Smart Factory Tycoon: Beginnings
Released Jan 2022
This is a free version of Smart Factory Tycoon, a game inspired by Little Big Workshop introducing the first productions. Smart Factory Tycoon is a tycoon management game where you design your dream factory with robots, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon!
76% positive · 502 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Smart Factory Tycoon: Beginnings is a free-to-play prologue/demo version of the full game, Smart Factory Tycoon. The developer explicitly described this version as "just a prologue (extended demo)" in a January 10, 2022 post, serving primarily as a beta test and feedback source for the full release.
The full game, Smart Factory Tycoon, launched on March 26, 2022 (Steam App ID 1755300), which was announced via a news post on this game's store page. That launch was the destination this prologue was always building toward.
All developer activity for this "Beginnings" version ceased shortly after the full game launched. The last update was posted on April 2, 2022 — a difficulty settings patch. Prior to the full release, the developer was actively posting feature and bug-fix updates (roughly weekly), but there have been no communications of any kind since April 2, 2022. Given that this version was explicitly positioned as a free demo/prologue, its content lifecycle ended naturally when the full game shipped. There are no DLC listings, no announced future content, and no ongoing update pattern.
Evidence
Developer announces the full game Smart Factory Tycoon is now available, linking to the separate store page (App ID 1755300)
Developer explicitly states this version is 'just a prologue (extended demo)' serving as a beta test and feedback source for the full release
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
GrabTheGames
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Smart Factory Tycoon is a tycoon management game about running your dream factory with robots. Design your dream factory, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon!
Machines & Robots
- Purchase new machinery and unlock advanced machines to produce every type of products in the market
- Purchase new robots with varying colors and watch them coming to your factory by different transportation options: balloon, mine cart, boat, parachute, PWC or bus
- Use the skill points to level up your robots (Movement speed, processing speed, charge capacity, oil capacity)
- Purchase chargers, super chargers, wireless chargers, and lubricators for your robots rooms
- Upgrade your machines, solar panels, wind turbines, chargers and lubricators for faster production and increased efficiency
- Fully automated machine-maintenance by drones
Production & Market
- Plan all steps of the production
- Purchase high quality raw material to produce healthy and durable products
- Analyze the market to be aware of trending products
- Check the general market categories (Basic-Medium-Master) and Special Orders
- Increase your health, durability and sustainability levels to be eligible for some products in the market
Sustainability & Economy
- Purchase wind turbines and solar panels to reduce electricity costs and increase your sustainability
- Plant trees in your gardens to be a sustainable factory
- Earn more money and XP to take the first place in the leaderboard
- Do the math and be aware of your expenses! Don't go bankrupt!
Invest & Research & Development
- Research new technologies to improve your factory
- Purchase new buildings and deliver your products by rail, sea, and air
- Build new rooms for robots and production
- Place your product zones and define their types as general or export
- Achieve milestones to earn more XP and level-up your factory
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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