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Inspired by legendary classics from the ’90s, Craftlings will take you on a journey full of strategic decisions and test your skills in optimizing automated production chains and Craftlings’ paths. Gather, deliver, build, and fight for wealth and glory in the unique, nostalgic world of Craftlings.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Frequently asked about Craftlings
- Does Craftlings run on Steam Deck?
- Craftlings is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Craftlings cost?
- Craftlings is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Craftlings?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Craftlings are RimWorld, Prison Architect, They Are Billions.
- Who developed Craftlings?
- Craftlings was developed by ARIANO Games GmbH.
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