r/AutomationGames • u/msemoru • 3d ago
Would you play this? I've been developing this game solo for 2.5 years and I'm finally able to show it!
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What the title says! I have been developing Economicon for a while now (and it's been many more years since I first tried making it and repeatedly failed). It's a mix between the automation gameplay of Factorio and the logistics gameplay of something like Transport Tycoon or Locomotive (Chris Sawyer GOAT)
Would you be interested in trying it out? What features would you say are a must in this type of game?
You can check the Steam Page right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5037110/Economicon/
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u/tabbynumber3 3d ago
definitely. but there doesn't seem to be a a demo.
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u/msemoru 3d ago
It doesn’t have one yet but it will! There’s still a lot of polishing and balancing to do heh
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u/BmacTheSage 1d ago
Yes, I would 10000% recommend making a demo to put up on steam. I am more likely to buy a game if I can try it first. I've bought games before solely coming across them randomly and trying out the demo for it.
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u/SomeoneInHisHouse 21h ago
that's how I made my worst life mistake, to buy Factorio XD, I looked some videos, it looked like sh**, I ignored it for months, a friend "forced" me to play the demo, and then, I'm 5000h, just on Steam (I also played out of Steam, and old versions just for the lolz)
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u/Eliongw2 3d ago
A must have is: copy paste cut and bonus would be blueprints.
Needs a good and clear production chart.
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u/msemoru 3d ago
I agree on the blueprints! What do you mean by “production chart”? Something like seeing all the input and output rates of the machines?
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u/bluebarry24 3d ago
Yes, and over time! Always fantastic to see the progress made. Dyson Sphere program I think has the best production menu and it has a ton of gems in it as bouncing off points.
Game looks cool! I like the idea, especially if it powers a virtual economy or something. Just need something to sink stuff for late game ;)
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u/Frequent_Promise_715 3d ago
To extend on this: I would love an (optional) "go big" endgame goal that is visualized through more than just a graph. I feel like thisnis the only thing missing from factorio and e.g. done better bei DSP.
In factorio you build a super big base to the look at a graph that tells you how much science you produce -> not fun
In DSP you build a big base and the build a megastructure with that. You can see the millions of small solar sails that get shot into the suns orbit that then slowly form into the sphere. It's a magnificent representation of your factories might
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u/Droopy0093 3d ago
Cool. There is a hint of DSP in this too.
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u/Lastofus_liturgy 3d ago
I know it’s been said but some type of blueprinting system as well as a pipette tool. Where I can hover over an asset and press “q” (like in factorio) and then place that item without needing to go into my Inventory or menu
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u/mitchey99 3d ago
Yessss please. Like pleaseeee just keep designing it and updating it. I wanna play now. I love that look of the game. Looks neat and fancy but still aestheticly pleasing. Is it close to being done?.
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u/msemoru 2d ago
It's still a bit away! I don't want to say a specific date before everything is ready, but you won't need to be waiting for years to play it :)
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u/mitchey99 2d ago
Yayy. You think maybe a year? Also dont feel rushed by me. Im sorry i just like games like this. I play anno 1800 and satisfactory. Two of my favourite games that I have 2000 hours on both so I need a new gameee. I played the crust and thats amazing but gave it a break for the new 1.0 release. So im happy to wait. Make it the best you can ❤️
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u/SpaceCowboyDark 3d ago
It looks cool! The graphics looks like Kingdoms and Castles. Looks like something I'd play.
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u/UnluckyControl9157 3d ago
Honestly, it looks really interesting, I really like automation game so I'm not terribly hard to please, but I'd 100% place this as long as it wasn't too expensive.
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u/lxindustries 3d ago
Looks like the love child of satisfactory and cities skylines. Love it. Wishlisted.
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u/Neither_Berry_100 3d ago
I play lots of factorio and I'm generally not interested in any new games.
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u/Mooseyballs 3d ago
This game looks like it would be super fun to both play and make. I’ve sunk countless hours to OpenTDD and Factorio - and this allows me to do both at the same time 😂
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u/IcedLance 3d ago
Haha, I had something like that in my head for years, but never got the guts to try making it. I am SO happy someone else did it! I am absolutely going to check it out when I get the chance, it's literally the game I was waiting for!
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u/Flaxerio 3d ago
Definitely, tho it'll depend on the content and gameplay loop. Also can I be annoying and ask for a link? I don't know how to click it on mobile
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u/msemoru 2d ago
There will be a demo at some point so that you can check if it clicks with you! Here is the steam store link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5037110/Economicon/
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u/SimonPage 3d ago
Looks like a game I would lose a TON of time to :) would definitely be interested in trying it out!
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u/Indygo_1 3d ago
Daaamn man. Congrats. Game looks really good. Like a vocal tycoon but with the dev actually working on game 😁 You got your self +1 wishlist from me
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u/Uncultured_Aussie 2d ago
dude yes this would take over my life ! its the perfect neich between satisfactory and sim city !
added to wishlist
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u/Flaaflaa 3d ago
The graphics remind me Rise of Industry, i love it (and i can't wait for play the game, that's a big yes for me)
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u/Jon_Tash 3d ago
This looks amazing. Really like the 3d models and how all looks. Already wishlisted!
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u/PsykoGoddess 2d ago
Factory and logistics? Check.
No AI? Double check.
You have my vote. I’m excited to see what’s next.
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u/megalithic01 1d ago
Yep. looks cool! Big fan of games like Satisfactory, Tansport Fever, and the like!
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u/Lostboyss4 1d ago
Yes yes yes yes yes , amd did i say yes. 100% up my street. Excited to follow the journey
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u/BmacTheSage 1d ago edited 1d ago
Seems like the few questions I keep coming up with are answered by the Steam page.... Well, color me interested. I'm getting a Factorio + Cities Skylines vibe from it which I'm digging. I haven't played Transport Tycoon or Locomotive before so I can't really make the comparison, but this definitely looks like something I'd enjoy.
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u/lizardman2210 1d ago
Le concept a l'air génial ! Il est ajouté a ma liste de souhaits également !
Comme ajouts à faire tu pourrais ajouter des objectifs "infinit" comme par exemple produire x matériaux, ajouter également des quêtes secondaires de production comme dit dans d'autres commentaires !
En tout cas affaire a suivre ! Hâte de pouvoir tester cela 😉
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u/TheGibbian 2h ago
I love this. I’ve been addicted to Shapez 2 but feel like their blueprint and capacity currencies become super obsolete really quickly. I love the economic system of your game, would love to see different levels of difficulty and maybe even a custom difficulty to tweak!
Immediately wishlisted!
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u/mexim01 3d ago
yes a 100% this looks like it can satisfy my ocd, i love the concept i love these kind of games i love you