Factory Idle

Factory Idle is a resource management and production simulation where the main objective is to design and operate a fully automated manufacturing system. Starting with basic machines and a small floor space, you’ll create production lines that transform raw materials into valuable products. The game emphasizes efficiency, layout optimization, and scaling your operation to handle increasingly complex supply chains.

Setting Up Your First Production Lines

In Factory Idle, the first steps involve purchasing entry-level machines and linking them together with conveyors to move resources. You decide how raw materials will be processed, refined, and assembled into final products. The more efficient your setup, the higher your output and profits will be.

• Buy and place basic machinery to start production.
• Connect stations with conveyors to transport materials.
• Monitor flow to ensure no machine is idle unnecessarily.

Managing Resources and Efficiency

Resources must be processed in the correct order to create finished goods. This requires careful planning so machines are supplied at the right time and in the right quantities. Poorly designed layouts can lead to bottlenecks and lost production time.

• Balance raw material intake with machine speed.
• Use splitters and mergers to control flow direction.
• Upgrade machines to handle higher demands.

Scaling the Factory and Unlocking Upgrades

As your factory grows, you’ll unlock new machinery, advanced components, and faster conveyor systems. Expansion involves not only adding more machines but also redesigning existing setups to handle greater throughput. Strategic reinvestment in upgrades can multiply your production capacity without increasing your floor space too quickly.

• Research new machines for more efficient processing.
• Improve conveyor speed to reduce transport delays.
• Expand into larger floors for complex layouts.

Factory Idle rewards players who think like engineers, constantly refining their systems for maximum output. Careful resource management and smart automation decisions are the keys to turning a small workshop into a production powerhouse.