Kaizen: A Factory Story is a clever open-ended puzzle and automation game released in July 2025 and available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Developed by Coincidence (created by former members of Zachtronics) and published by Astra Logical, the title places you in the shoes of David Sugimoto, an American engineer starting work on the bustling factory floors of 1980s Japan during its economic boom. Your task is to design, build, and optimize automated production lines that manufacture classic electronic goods — from calculators to camcorders and arcade machines — using a toolkit of logical parts and manipulators.
Gameplay blends engaging problem-solving with creative engineering: you visually program conveyors, welders, cutters, robotic arms, and more to create efficient assembly processes. Solutions are evaluated on performance and elegance, and you can even export animated GIFs to showcase your clever designs. The game’s narrative lightly threads through challenges, making each level feel like both a puzzle and a step in your career journey. A quirky pachinko-themed solitaire mini-game offers brief, fun breaks from factory work. With its blend of strategic thinking, historical flavor, and satisfying mechanics, Kaizen: A Factory Story is ideal for Mac players who enjoy thoughtful automation and creative problem solving.
Key Features:
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Open-ended automation and puzzle design gameplay
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Set in 1980s Japan during an economic boom
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Build and optimize automated production lines
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Intuitive visual programming of factory tools
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Evaluated on efficiency and creative solutions
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Animated export of your best designs
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Light narrative tying together levels
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Pachinko-themed solitaire mini-game
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macOS support with Steam integration
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Made by creators of classic engineering puzzlers
