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3D Printer Manager

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Developer
Smushii
Released
Aug 15, 2026
Steam reviews
77% of players recommend it, from 105 reviews — Steam calls that “Mostly Positive”
Tags
CasualIndieSimulation
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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

3D Printer Manageris a strategic semi idle management game that takes you into the addictive world of 3D printing. Start your journey as a hobbyist in your bedroom with a single, noisy printer and a dream. Your goal? To build the ultimate 3D printing empire.

Manage your fleet of machines, optimize your filament supply, and fulfill customer orders to fund your expansion. As you grow, you'll move from a cramped bedroom to a garage, an office, and finally a factory. Whether you're a 3D printing enthusiast or a fan of tycoon games, 3D Printer Manager offers a satisfying blend of strategy, progression, and idle mechanics.

  • Build Your Fleet: Purchase and manage distinct printer types including reliable Cartesian workhorses, lightning-fast CoreXY machines, and tall Delta towers. Each comes with its own speed, cost, and reliability trade-offs.
  • Master Materials: Work your way up from basic PLA to advanced materials like ABS, TPU, Nylon, and premium Carbon Fiber. Each filament type commands a different market price and requires careful management.
  • Deep Upgrade System: Fine-tune your machines for peak performance. Install Klipper firmware to boost speed, improve durability to reduce breakdowns, and upgrade efficiency to cut material costs.
  • Expand Your Empire: Outgrow your space? Move your operation from a humble Bedroom with 4 spaces for printers, to a Garage, Office, and eventually a high-tech Factory capable of housing dozens of machines.
  • Automate & Optimize: You can't click forever. Hire staff to keep your farm running 24/7. They'll handle print jobs, perform repairs, and prioritize high-value orders while you sit back and watch the profits roll in.
  • Fulfill Orders: Take on contracts for specific prints, from the classic "Benchy" to complex "Articulated Dragons." Balancing bulk orders with daily production is key to maximizing your reputation and income.

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3 (4th gen) / AMD Ryzen 3 of equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 / AMD Vega or equivalent)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
200 MB available space
Sound Card
Any compatible sound card

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS

Minimum

Requires an Apple processor
OS
macOS 11 (Big Sur)
Processor
Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Storage
900 MB available space
Sound Card
Any compatible sound device

Recommended

Requires an Apple processor
SteamOS + Linux

Minimum

OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or equivalent
Processor
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Integrated graphics (OpenGL 3.3 compatible)
Storage
400 MB available space
Sound Card
ALSA-compatible sound device

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