The Bottleneck

In this episode our hosts diverge from the usual format and just hang out and talk about factory games they are playing as well as other games that are showing interest. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottlen...

In this episode our hosts recap 2025 and go over some community survey results and hand out some bottleneck awards. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the...

In this episode our hosts dive into Plan B: Terraform and talk about it's unique gameplay. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord chan...

In this episode our hosts dive into The Crust, a Kickstarter funded game that takes us to a new setting for a factory game.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch...

In this episode, our hosts look at two games that utilize similar logistics layouts. Are the hosts a fan of this type of automation game? For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckS...

In this episode, Dave and Kris dive into Foundry's latest big update around the Galaxy Commerce. A lot of new features were added to the game in this latest major update.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottl...

In this episode, Dave and Kris wrap up their experiences with the massively successful Factorio Space Age expansion.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or th...

In this episode, Dave and Kris look at a large list of games that are hitting the scene this year. We have quite the assortment coming soon. Time will tell which ones end up as instant classics. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottlenec...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a jump back into Factorio to review the new Space Age expansion! This is part 1 in a 2 part series as our hosts only made it to half the planets. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.c...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a jump back into Satisfactory to talk about the official 1.0 release of the game to the masses! For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckSho...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a deep dive into another chunk of FFF's as released by Wube games for the upcoming Factorio 2.0/Space Age expansion. Our hosts cover FFF's from December through mid year.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a look at the new game, Foundry, a voxely first person factory game that came to market with quite the hype.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheB...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a deep dive into the latest major update and expansion to one of the best games in the genre, Dyson Sphere Program's new Dark Fog update.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @b...

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a deep dive into Evospace, a first person, sandbox, voxely type factory game where you are free to make and manipulate as you wish.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottlen...

In this episode, Dave and Kris recap a list of games from the genre and how they fare on the Steam deck and other similar handhelds. They go over their favorites, best gameplay and best performance, and also who didn't fare so well. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our...

In this episode, Dave and Kris recap this past year and what it had to offer, some of the big developments that came out in 2023, then talk about what they are looking forward to in 2024 and provide some speculation on what we might see.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out...

In this episode, our hosts recap the weekly Factorio Friday Facts that have been produced since Factorio officially announced the development of 2.0 and Space Age.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_...

In this episode, our hosts take a look at a game that has been around for several years as a mobile friendly game you can play on any platform, Mindustry.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_show on T...

In this episode, our hosts take a look at some new and upcoming games in the Automation and Factory game genre including The Crust, Foundry, Industrix, Dawn Apart and more! For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bot...

In this episode, our hosts take a look at a hotly anticipated game, Techtonica. Will it have what it takes to join the top ranks of the Automation and Factory gaming offerings? For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  ...

In this episode, our hosts dive into a new game called Nova Lands and discuss it's unique mechanics and gameplay.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or t...

In this episode, Dave and Kris give their thoughts on what constitutes a true factory and automation game as well as introduce some other games that maybe have factory elements but aren't full blooded automation games. They dive into Hydroneer and discuss where it lands...is it a true factory and automation game or a close variant? For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the websit...

In this episode, Dave and Kris give thoughts and feedback on the city builder/automation game Infraspace.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at  https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever...

In this episode, Dave and Kris kick off the conversation around Power mechanics within different games in the genre, and mention some things to look out for. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at  https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com,  @bottleneck_show o...

In this episode, Dave and Kris chat about Atrio: the Dark Wild, an intriguing factory game with a lot of survival game DNA and a fascinating story. Dave also talks about the demos he was able to check out in Steam's Next Fest, including the impressive Plan B: Terraform and Desynced.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at  https://bottleneckgaming.com .  If you have...