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Kaizen: A Factory Story

Released: 7/14/2025

Critics
81
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Users
93

Score Breakdown

81.0

Critic Average

5 reviews

93

Steam User Score

631 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-12.3

81 vs 93

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-12.3

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

Each point represents a critic review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.

1/3/2026

Late Review

I enjoyed my time with Kaizen: A Factory Story. There’s a good balance between narrative elements and puzzle-solving, making the experience engaging without being exhausting. I did feel frustrated at times, mostly when I couldn’t figure out how to unlock a solution or misunderstood a mechanic, but those moments made the eventual breakthroughs even more satisfying. Watching a once-chaotic production line finally run like clockwork never gets old. As a first-timer in the world of automation games, I think Kaizen is a great entry point. It’s approachable, rewarding, and respectful of your learning curve. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try. If you do, feel free to tell me which product made you rack your brain the hardest before reaching that “aha” moment. And by the way, if any Japanese production company happens to be reading this, don’t hesitate to send me an email. Apparently, I could be a great addition to your team!

75

75/100

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7/14/2025

Launch Window

Much like all the products you assemble, the disparate components of Kaizen all come together into one elegant whole.

80

80/100

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7/14/2025

Launch Window

Overall, Kaizen: A Factory Story is a brilliantly made game that creates a difficult, but satisfying experience with likable characters and an engaging story to boot. It's always exciting when it offers up a new tool to use, and you can figure out all the different ways it can be used. On top of that, the character interactions were always fun to read. Maybe this is better than a boring job in sales after all!

85

85/100

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7/14/2025

Launch Window

Zach Barth returns to the genre that gave him recognition with an ingenious and enlightening game about how every small step is a fundamental part of the great path.

80

80/100

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7/14/2025

Launch Window

Kaizen: A Factory Story is perplexing and charming in equal measure, and it’ll keep you riveted from start to finish.

85

85/100

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