Word Factori

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Word Factori

Short description

Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores.

Developer
Star Garden Games
Publisher
Star Garden Games
Release
Thu, Aug 03, 2023
Price
$5.99
Reviews
468
Positive
84%
Followers
3,013
Owners (estimated)
100K – 200K
Concurrent players
7
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Tags
Puzzle Programming Automation Logic Simulation Management Sandbox Word Game Building Typing Strategy Singleplayer Indie Top-Down 2D Abstract Minimalist Family Friendly Relaxing Cute
Revenue (estimated, gross)~$117ksomewhere between $52k and $1.1m · roughly 9K–200K copies

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History

13 data points since Aug 13, 2026. Gaps mean nothing changed — the value carries forward.

Revenue (est.) ~$114k → ~$117k
Reviews 456 → 468
Followers 2,906 → 3,013
Concurrent players 7 → 7
Price $5.99 → $5.99
Positive reviews 83.6% → 83.6%

The revenue curve is an estimate, not a measurement. It is the only calculated series here: each interval takes the review growth of that period, multiplies it by the sales-per-review factor and by the price actually charged at the time, and adds the result to the running total. That is why it climbs more slowly through discount periods than the review curve next to it. The last point is the same figure quoted above — gross, before Steam's cut, VAT and refunds. How these numbers are calculated.

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Lowest recorded price: $1.79 on Mar 19, 2026.

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