Paradox Interactive announced today that the company will publishFoundry, a factory-building sandbox simulation game by Channel 3 Entertainment. InFoundry,players are tasked with using their imagination to build an efficient factory in a procedurally-generated sandbox. Prior to the announcement,Foundryhad climbed to the top ofitch.ioas a top-selling game. The game can be compared to similar factory-building titles likeSatisfactoryandFactorio. Players start at the bottom of the technological totem pole, having to manually mine and process resources. Eventually, you unlock the ability to craft new machinery, develop technologies, and automate your entire production line.
A new demo for Steam Next Fest
Paradox also revealed a new demo will be available forFoundryduring next week’s Steam Next Fest which takes place from October 9 to October 16. Players can jump in solo or with friends to build efficient production lines and self-sustaining factories.
“The overwhelmingly positive feedback we received from the Foundry Alpha on Itch.io was encouraging and highlighted the game’s immense potential. To fully realize this potential, it was essential to collaborate with the perfect partner. Being published by Paradox Interactive allows us to fulfill the vision and ambitions we have forFoundry.
I’m a huge fan ofSatisfactoryandFactorio, so I’ll definitely be checking this one out. Based on the above announcement trailer, it seems like a fine-crafted hybrid of the two. Of course, being first-person and 3D makes you initially thinkSatisfactory. But the intricate production lines remind me more ofFactorio. I’m also curious to see what sort of features can utilize the voxel-style world, which is a first for the genre.
No release time frame was given forFoundry, but once again the new demo will be available for one week starting October 9. Those interested in playing can download the demo via theFoundrySteam Pageonce Steam Next Fest begins.
