Sometimes you just want to build things. Whether it’s your own burgeoning metropolis in Cities Skylines, or conveyor belts and factories in Factorio, some of my best days at the PC have been spent crafting huge automation systems that I, quite franky, am too stupid and too monetarily challenged to build in real life. This week’s free Epic Games Store game, Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, allows you to do just that, but throws in some fantasy exploration that’s reminiscent of games like Stardew Valley. As someone who loves a sprinkling of fantasy, it’s an immediate download.
This week’s Epic Games freebie blends Factorio’s automation with high fantasy exploration
1 May 20260

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