Techtonica is a first-person factory automation game with a gripping mystery about mining your way out from the depths of an alien planet. Explore bioluminescent caves, mold destructible terrain, construct a massive subterranean factory. Dig your way toward answers & discover the secrets of Calyx.
Players can research new technologies, gather resources, and construct complex production lines to automate the manufacturing of various goods. The game's unique conveyor belt and inserter systems allow players to create sprawling, efficient factories that they can continually expand and optimize.
Using the "Mole" tool, players can carve out custom spaces tailored to their production needs by manipulating the destructible terrain of the underground alien world. This terraforming mechanic adds a layer of spatial strategy not found in many other factory games.
The vast underground environments are filled with hidden caves, massive ore deposits, and abandoned research facilities. Uncovering these secrets rewards players with new recipes, technologies, and story elements, incentivizing thorough exploration of the world.
The game incorporates a compelling science-fiction narrative that adds meaningful context to the player's actions. The helpful AI companion Sparks provides an engaging storyline that draws players deeper into the mysterious alien setting.
Players have a significant degree of freedom in how they approach factory building. The game's modular construction and customization options allow for a wide range of creative factory designs, while the lack of strict time pressure or survival mechanics encourages a more relaxed, sandbox-style experience.
The game supports up to four-player co-operative play, enabling friends to work together to build and manage their factories. This collaborative element adds a new layer of strategy and social interaction to the factory automation experience.