The MachinEGG
Grow one chicken into an automated egg empire in a short, cheerful idle game.
What is The MachinEGG?
Why The MachinEGG is on Unfound
Rated 4.7 from 561 ratings on itch.io and a top post of the past year on r/WebGames: a tight, finishable idle game with a farm theme and pixel art, which has since earned a Steam demo.
✓ Passes the Unfound barRated 4.7 out of 5 by 561 players on itch.ioWhat's the bar?
What players say
Highlights
- A complete run in about 20 to 30 minutes
- Speedrun, handicap and endless modes after the main game
- Playable in 16 languages
Keep in mind
- The developer marks it on itch.io as AI-assisted for code
- Short by design; idle fans looking for a months-long grind should look elsewhere
About The MachinEGG
You start by hand: buy a chicken, feed it, collect the eggs and carry them to market. Profits unlock machines that take over each step of the chain, and the operation grows from a single hen into a sprawling underground egg factory.
Read the full description
After the normal mode there's a speedrun mode, two replayable handicap challenges and an endless mode for players who want to keep optimizing. It's a good pick for incremental fans who want a complete arc in one sitting rather than a game that runs for weeks.
Who is The MachinEGG for?
- Fans of Cookie Clicker who enjoyed numbers that climb, upgrades that compound and progress while you're away.
The MachinEGG FAQ
Is The MachinEGG free?
Yes. It's free to play in the browser on its itch.io page.
How long does The MachinEGG take to finish?
A run takes about 20 to 30 minutes; the Reddit launch post billed it as a 20-minute incremental game.
Is there anything to do after finishing The MachinEGG?
Yes. There's a speedrun mode, two replayable handicap challenges and an endless mode.
