Leamington Spa, UK/Leuven, Belgium – December 4, 2025: Kwalee has partnered with Belgian indie studio Happy Volcano to support the development of Modulus, the team’s upcoming factory automation game, through to its planned 1.0 launch in 2026. Alongside the partnership announcement, an expanded and updated playable demo is now available on Steam, giving players the chance to dive in today and begin building, automating, and optimizing elegant production lines.
The Modulus demo offers about two hours of content, but players can easily spend many more hours refining and optimizing their factory layouts. Factory floor size is the only limitation to creative freedom and expression in the demo. Players can experiment with a variety of operators, construct a variety of buildings with unique functions. A step-by-step tutorial is included for those new to factory automation games.
The current Modulus demo has been well received by players and holds a ‘Very Positive’ (95%) rating on Steam. Players have praised its pleasant visual style, strong mix of factory management and puzzles, and its relaxing music.
Modulus is coming to PC via Steam in 2026
About Modulus
Design the pieces, not just the puzzle
Modulus is a creative sandbox factory simulation where you don’t just solve problems, you design the components that make up the solution. Build and automate elegant production systems using modular engineering tools: cut, paint, stamp, and assemble 3D building blocks called modules. From logic-driven problem solving to free-form expression, Modulus blends base-building, resource management, and thoughtful strategy in a game that rewards both beauty and efficiency. There’s no single solution, only the system you create.
Find your flow
No enemies. No combat. No timers.
Modulus offers a relaxing, low-pressure take on factory automation, where experimentation and optimization thrive. Build at your own pace and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of systems that simply work.
Every module has a purpose
Modules aren’t just resources, they’re the building blocks of your factory. Each one you craft becomes a visible part of a structure rising in real time.
The more complex the goal, the more intricate your modules must become, rewarding strategic planning, creativity, and system optimization.
Endlessly modular, deeply yours
Whether you’re solving intricate logistics puzzles or designing the most aesthetically pleasing factory possible, Modulus is built for creative expression. No two factories will look the same, your solutions, like your factory, are uniquely your own.
Start Simple, Grow Smart
Begin with basic resources and learn the core systems. As your production needs scale, unlock new mechanics, tools, and challenges that deepen your understanding of logic, optimization, and modular design mastery.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, and Town to City alongside upcoming releases such as Don’t Stop Girlypop!, Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, Rune Dice, Luna Abyss and Modulus.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
About Happy Volcano
Happy Volcano is an award-winning, remote-first game studio based in Belgium with a tight-knit team of just 11 senior specialists. Backed by Hiro Capital and Sir Ian Livingstone, known for crafting bold, innovative games with original mechanics and lasting appeal. Their past titles include the critically acclaimed You Suck at Parking® and The Almost Gone.
Currently developing Modulus, a meditative factory automation game that combines creative expression with strategic depth. Happy Volcano believes in inclusive collaboration, sustainable production, and building games that surprise and delight players around the world.
