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Factorio-inspired puzzle game tests component reliability

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A browser-based puzzle game, inspired by Factorio, challenges players to build increasingly reliable components from unreliable parts. The game, presented as a "Show HN" on Mastodon, focuses on problem-solving and resource management within a simulated environment. AI

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Factorio-inspired puzzle game tests component reliability

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Show HN: Factorio but with Unreliable Components Here's a micro-game you can try out in your browser, sort of a puzzle game about trying to use unreliable compo

    Show HN: Factorio but with Unreliable Components Here's a micro-game you can try out in your browser, sort of a puzzle game about trying to use unreliable components to sort out increasingly more reliable components. Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=… https:// …

    LINKS think-twice.me/…/rely

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