Just when you thought you’d built your last conveyor belt, here comes a factory sim with mana-infused machines and monsters that double as raw materials. Manaftory is heading to PC in 2026, aiming to blend automation with fantasy and combat.
Developed solo in Unity by Emir Mataracı, Manaftory throws players into a pixel-art fantasy world where automation meets arcane energy. Instead of conveyor belts and circuit boards, you’ll be wrangling mana-powered machines and harvesting mystical resources. Think Factorio, but with corrupted wastelands, enchanted forests, and magical beasts thrown into the mix.
The core loop sticks close to the automation genre: gather resources, design production lines, and optimize output. But here, the twist lies in the setting. You’ll have to battle hostile creatures to expand your operation, and the drops they leave behind can be funneled directly into your factory’s workflow. Yes, in this world, monster guts might just be your next building material.
Manaftory features procedurally generated biomes to explore, each handcrafted with unique challenges and resources. Whether you’re searching for ancient artifacts or rare magical ingredients, exploration seems to play a key role—alongside keeping your production lines humming.
It’s not just about combat and crafting. Hidden secrets, upgrades, and the balance between magical tech and old-school adventuring are positioned as major draws. And while the fantasy spin might make things feel lighter, the usual pressure of keeping everything running smoothly is likely still there—just now with a bit more sparkle.
No firm release date yet beyond “2026,” but it’s already wishlisted bait for anyone who enjoys their automation with a side of sorcery.
