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Crystal: Automaton

by Balding Games

2025
100% positive
25
$0.68
Steam

About This Game

A short automation game with deep lore but little space!

Build your production lines!

Unlock new areas and powerful machines!

Use the in-game Wiki to get information about everything!

Use InfiniBoxes™ to cheat space!

Can you figure out a way to build an efficient factory with the limited space you have?

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Game Details

Release Date: 3/7/2025
Developer: Balding Games
Publisher: Balding Games
Price: $0.68

Platform Support

Windows

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