From Press Release:
Leamington Spa, UK – April 02, 2026: UK publisher Kwalee and Belgian indie studio Happy Volcano have announced that their upcoming factory automation game, Modulus: Factory Automation, is out now on PC via Steam. Players can dive straight in to build and automate elegant production lines for $24.99/ €24,50/£19.99 with a 10% discount for the first two weeks.
Modulus: Factory Automation is a factory sandbox where players design and build systems from scratch, automating at their own pace and figuring things out their way. There are no right answers, just the satisfaction of making something that works.
Kwalee and Happy Volcano have also released a launch trailer highlighting Modulus: Factory Automation’s modular systems and the creative freedom at the heart of the experience.
About Modulus: Factory Automation
Design the pieces, not just the puzzle
Modulus: Factory Automation is a creative sandbox factory simulation where you don’t just solve problems, you design the components that make up the solution. Build and automate elegant production systems using modular engineering tools: cut, paint, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks called modules. From logic-driven problem solving to free-form expression, Modulus: Factory Automation blends base-building, resource management, and thoughtful strategy in a game that rewards both beauty and efficiency. There’s no single solution, only the system you create.
Find your flow
No enemies. No combat. No timers.
Modulus: Factory Automation offers a relaxing, low-pressure take on factory automation, where experimentation and optimization thrive. Build at your own pace and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of systems that simply work.
Every module has a purpose
Modules aren’t just resources, they’re the building blocks of your factory. Each one you craft becomes a visible part of a structure rising in real time.
The more complex the goal, the more intricate your modules must become, rewarding strategic planning, creativity, and system optimization.
Endlessly modular, deeply yours
Whether you’re solving intricate logistics puzzles or designing the most aesthetically pleasing factory possible, Modulus: Factory Automation is built for creative expression. No two factories will look the same, your solutions, like your factory, are uniquely your own.
Start Simple, Grow Smart
Begin with basic resources and learn the core systems. As your production needs scale, unlock new mechanics, tools, and challenges that deepen your understanding of logic, optimization, and modular design mastery.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Grime II and Modulus: Factory Automation alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, and more.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
