Snacktorio is a premium simulation game by developer ellraiser. It is a unique pixel cooking automation simulator set in a fantasy land, wherein players will be tasked with building a food-producing facility capable of feeding and satiating the hunger of a horde of beasts that are threatening to consume the whole world.

Comparable to popular games like Factorio or Satisfactory, the core gameplay in Snacktorio is all about efficiency and scaling to meet ever-growing demand. A demo is available for newcomers to check out for a preview of what the gameplay will be like in the full version.

Feed the beasts

Snacktorio takes place in a dark fantasy world under constant threat of being consumed by savage beasts, and the only way to keep them at bay is to feed them lots of food. You are a part of the kitchen brigade, and you’ve been tasked by the head chef to build new food-producing factories to keep up with the ravenous appetites of your tormentors.

Take on over 50 level-based automation challenges across six locations as you mass-produce food using automated cooking machines. Take orders from beasts and master your ingredients to create dishes as fast as possible. Be mindful of preferences and intolerances to avoid angering them or risk being their next lunch. Design your factory using a wide selection of machines, each with distinct characteristics to learn.

Explore the various islands for new ingredients and recipes to experiment with and solve multi-step cooking puzzles, which you’ll integrate into your production line. Handle volatile items with care to avoid cross-contamination or explosive accidents. Now, while the level-based gameplay makes it more accessible to players, there’s a lack of progression and continuity that some players will want and look for while playing.

Keep the food coming

All in all, Snacktorio is a fun twist on the classic automatic sim formula of Factorio with a dark fantasy theme and more beginner-friendly level-based gameplay. The pixel visuals are charming, and there’s still a nice level of depth to the game that longtime fans will appreciate. You do lose out on some aspects like progression, but this is still a solid entry to the genre.