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Rock Paper Shotgun
"Some people like it, some people are annoyed by it": Substructure may look like Factorio, but it changes the automation game in some fundamental ways
Substructure, an upcoming automation game from Dubious Design, offers familiar factory-building mechanics reminiscent of Factorio but introduces unique elements like multi-layered subterranean exploration and a decentralized power system. These changes aim to create more engaging puzzles and a sense of accomplishment for players, differentiating it from its genre predecessors.
Retro Gamer
Substructure is a Stardew Valley-inspired factory sim that takes one of Factorio's hardest and best mods and turns it into a dizzying, planet-wide game of its own
Substructure is a PC factory simulation game inspired by Stardew Valley and Factorio's Ultracube mod. Developed by Dubious Design and published by Hooded Horse, it challenges players to manage complex automation across multiple planetary layers, with a focus on "friction" to create a sense of accomplishment.
