Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure

Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure

Released May 2025

Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!

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Evaluation

Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure launched version 1.0 on May 27, 2025, after a successful Early Access period that included two major updates ("Trains & Trades" in August 2024 and "Hot & Cold" in December 2024). The 1.0 launch completed the base game's story and content arc, introducing the final biome, story conclusion, and automation challenge. Since launch, the developer (Massive Miniteam) has maintained a consistent cadence of new paid DLC releases: the cosmetic Tailor's Animal Costumes Pack (June 27, 2025), the Making Music functional DLC (July 24, 2025), the Craftsman's Elemental Decorations Pack (August 28, 2025), the Hats & Helmets DLC (September 25, 2025), and the Coaster Rush DLC (December 11, 2025). This is five DLC releases in roughly seven months, averaging one every 5–7 weeks. All six DLC currently listed — including the pre-launch Deluxe Upgrade — are released. The developer also bundled all content into an "Ultimate Edition" bundle announced alongside Coaster Rush in December 2025, though this is a bundle rather than a standalone "Definitive Edition" game listing. The developer has continued to post maintenance patches, most recently on May 12, 2026. The pre-launch April 2025 release announcement noted that "the release also won't be the end of the journey, but it's too early to talk about what might come after," signaling intent for post-launch content — which has since materialized in the form of multiple DLC. No specific future content has been announced since Coaster Rush, but given the strong and consistent release pattern, the gap since December 2025 (approximately 6 months as of today, June 22, 2026) is at the outer edge of what the historical cadence would suggest. The developer's ongoing patch activity through May 2026 confirms continued engagement with the game.
Evidence
Coaster Rush DLC launched, adding stunt tracks, a new locomotive, festive decorations, fireworks, and floors. Developer also announced the 'Ultimate Edition' bundle containing all 6 DLC.
news post · Dec 11, 2025 source content shipped
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Hats & Helmets DLC launched, adding 10 new hats, loom recipes, and workstations for hat management as part of Spark traffic organization.
news post · Sep 25, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
THQ Nordic Mobile
Achievements
60
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is a blend of Automation and Real Time Strategy for both the die-hard fans of the Automation genre and the Automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!

Oddsparks is a great entry point into automation games, but with a fresh spin for those who’ve already played thousands of hours in the genre. You’ll design automated workshops and put your Sparks to work in carrying and crafting everything you could need - including more Sparks!

Without conveyor belts, you'll have to manage the Spark traffic to optimize your designs. Use your wide toolbox of options to solve the logistics puzzles you'll face as you tackle distance and elevation.

Take your Sparks for an adventure into procedurally generated worlds! Face unusual enemies like Spunnies and Beelephants as you explore diverse and distinct biomes. Find resources amidst forgotten ruins. Clear up the way to build and connect your workshops. Bring your newfound knowledge home.

Help your cozy village grow, share with, and learn from the folks you’ve grown up with. With this new technology and the secrets of the past, what changes will you spark in the world around you?

FEATURES

  • Play in single-player or online co-op (Up to 4 players officially supported, uncapped) with a simple host & join system to jump in and out of any friend's game.

  • Build massive automation & logistics networks to carry your items and Sparks places.

  • Use an advanced logic system with tools for logistics management, including sensors, wires, gates, actions/events, and switches.

  • Build a comprehensive elevated Spark train system to overcome the greatest distances and the highest mountains!

  • Complete quests from your fellow villagers to unlock new buildings for your workshop and watch your village grow.

  • Construct a base defense system to protect your workshops from waves of corruption with new defense tools.

  • Explore procedurally generated worlds with diverse and distinct biomes, unusual enemies, and forgotten ruins.

  • Unlock new customization options for your character to show off your fashion style.

  • Customize the world settings to tweak challenge levels, unlock automation features, or use terraforming tools.

  • Designed for both gamepad and mouse & keyboard play.

  • Designed with an accessible core that's further backed up by accessibility features, such as the ability to rebind both mouse & keyboard and gamepad controls.

  • You can pet the Sparks!

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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