Co-Op Mining and Factory Sim 'Ore Factory Squad' Launches on Steam
The strong early user rating of 92 percent positive across 127 reviews signals that the game's cooperative, non-linear mining and automation loop is resonating with the factory sim audience.
Key Facts
- Ore Factory Squad launched on Steam on July 16, 2026, priced at 1,700 yen (tax included).
- A 25 percent launch discount is available until July 31, 2026.
- The game supports up to four players in cooperative online multiplayer.
- At release, 92 percent of 127 user reviews on Steam were positive, earning a 'very positive' rating.
- Version 1.0.1 patch was released alongside the game, fixing tutorial freezes, crashes, connection issues, and balance adjustments.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Game Spark.
PlayWay released the cooperative mining and factory building simulation game Ore Factory Squad on Steam on July 16, 2026. The game is priced at 1,700 yen (tax included), with a 25 percent launch discount running until July 31. In Ore Factory Squad, up to four players dig through procedurally generated terrain to extract resources, which they process and ship to earn funds. Players start with a shovel and unlock tools like pickaxes, jackhammers, and dynamite as they progress. The factory system begins with simple machines and expands through licenses that unlock new equipment and recipes. Players can automate production with conveyor belts, pallets, forklifts, and warehouse robots. They also purchase various properties-from backyards to construction sites and forests-to expand operations and fulfill contracts from companies. A patch, version 1.0.1, was released alongside the game to address tutorial freezes, crashes, connection issues, and balance adjustments. Game Spark reported that the game launched with a 'very positive' rating on Steam, with 92 percent of 127 user reviews being positive. A free demo has been available since March 26, 2026.
Ore Factory Squad, developed and published by PlayWay, is a sandbox simulation game that emphasizes cooperative play and procedural exploration. The game's mining sites are fully destructible with no fixed paths, allowing players to dig tunnels freely. Deeper digging yields higher-value resources, making strategic excavation decisions important. The factory side starts from a small warehouse, where players can upgrade machines and unlock new recipes through license purchases. Automation options include conveyor belts for connecting machines, forklifts and pallets for logistics, and warehouse robots that handle inventory management. Players can also customize their character with outfits, faces, gloves, and helmets, and personalize their warehouse with wall and floor designs, signs, and decorations.
Ore Factory Squad supports both solo play and online cooperative multiplayer for up to four players. The launch patch v1.0.1 fixed several reported issues, including tutorial freezes, crashes, connection problems, and balance adjustments for progression. A free demo has been available on Steam since March 26, 2026, providing a preview of the early gameplay. At the time of writing, the game holds a 'very positive' rating on Steam, with 92 percent of the 127 user reviews recommending it.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.