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Outpost engineer is a first person factory automation game set on a volcanic island. Build your base, dig into the terrain, use assembly lines to automate production. Explore, study and catalogue.

2021StrategyIndieAdventureSimulationEarly Access19.99 USDWindowsby David Decraene
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Frequently asked about Outpost Engineer

How much does Outpost Engineer cost?
Outpost Engineer is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Outpost Engineer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Outpost Engineer are Demonsions: Industry, MegaFactory Titan, Satisfactory.
Who developed Outpost Engineer?
Outpost Engineer was developed by David Decraene and published by WombatBarn.

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