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Little Big Workshop

Jul 13, 2023 3 years ago
Type Base game 2019 Genres IndieSimulatorStrategy Companies THQ Nordic · Publisher · Mirage Game Studios · Developer · HandyGames · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Imagine a magical factory, appearing right in your living room. A carefully planned masterpiece, where diligent workers throw together anything customers want. Rubber ducks and dressers, drones and electric guitars, scooters and other wonderful goods can be created from many different materials and sold for hard cash – cash you invest right back into your factory to get more machines, more workers and grow your business. In Little Big Workshop you become a factory tycoon!

What it’s like

Little Big Workshop offers a charming, low-stress entry into the factory management genre. The experience centers on designing efficient production lines to craft whimsical items like rubber ducks and electric guitars for customers. Visually, it embraces a bright, isometric aesthetic that feels cozy and inviting rather than industrial or gritty. The gameplay loop is satisfyingly tactile, focusing on the logistics of resource flow, worker placement, and machine upgrades. While it avoids punishing difficulty curves, making it accessible to newcomers, it still provides enough strategic depth to keep players engaged for hours. The tone remains lighthearted and playful throughout, prioritizing the joy of optimization over complex narrative or intense challenge. It is a relaxing sandbox where the primary reward is watching your carefully planned masterpiece grow into a thriving business empire.

Strong in Simulation / ManagementAtmosphere / MoodGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The game may feel too simplistic or lacking in mechanical depth for veteran tycoon enthusiasts seeking complex supply chain puzzles. Additionally, some players have noted performance issues and bugs that can detract from the otherwise polished presentation.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from geekyhobbies.com, metacritic.com, screenrant.com, thexboxhub.com, culturedvultures.com, opencritic.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Mac Worldwide Full release Oct 17, 20197 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Oct 17, 20197 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Sep 24, 20206 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Sep 24, 20206 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Oct 01, 20206 years ago
Google Stadia Worldwide Full release Nov 05, 20206 years ago
Android Worldwide Full release Jul 13, 20233 years ago
iOS Worldwide Full release Jul 13, 20233 years ago

Reviews

75Critics · 3 70Players · 11

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