Apr 28, 2026
Episode 041 - Hanging Out with the Bottlenecks
The Bottleneck
The Bottleneck is a podcast dedicated to the love of games in the factory and automation genre. Here we talk about current events, game reviews, and other related content.
Episodes
Episodes
Jan 3, 2026
Jan 3, 2026
23 min
In this episode our hosts recap 2025 and go over some community survey results and hand out some bottleneck awards.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
39 min
In this episode our hosts dive into Plan B: Terraform and talk about it's unique gameplay.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
55 min
In this episode our hosts dive into The Crust, a Kickstarter funded game that takes us to a new setting for a factory game.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
54 min
In this episode, our hosts look at two games that utilize similar logistics layouts. Are the hosts a fan of this type of automation game?
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
1hr 37 sec
In this episode, Dave and Kris dive into Foundry's latest big update around the Galaxy Commerce. A lot of new features were added to the game in this latest major update.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
51 min
In this episode, Dave and Kris wrap up their experiences with the massively successful Factorio Space Age expansion.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
37 min
In this episode, Dave and Kris look at a large list of games that are hitting the scene this year. We have quite the assortment coming soon. Time will tell which ones end up as instant classics.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Jan 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
52 min
In this episode, Dave and Kris take a jump back into Factorio to review the new Space Age expansion! This is part 1 in a 2 part series as our hosts only made it to half the planets.
For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.
https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN
Bottleneck Gaming
Bottleneck Gaming is a new venture amongst old friends. We're looking to build community and fill a void around one of our favorite video game genres, Factory and Automation.
Factory and Automation games focus more around supply chain management, resource pressure and utilization, optimization and balancing of inputs and outputs, and building beautiful, automated constructs.
Over the years we noticed not much was being done to promote, discuss, review, and bring together people with similar interests in this genre.
We're striving to build a community that is engaged and to help progress and bring attention to the brilliant developers that have provided us much enjoyment.