Melt Clock is a one-person studio whose roguelite factory builder Lazy Witch's Factory launched in PC early access on August 21. In October, developer Matsumaru said the studio is planning separate content initiatives for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.
Melt Clock develops Lazy Witch's Factory, a roguelite factory builder published by Phoenixx. The game follows Momoko, a lazy witch voiced by Misato Fukuen, who is tricked by a demon into taking on a huge debt. Players build automated factories in hell using familiars like mining goblins and blacksmith salamanders, produce goods, and repay the debt within a 30-minute time limit. Runs vary through random enhancement options and contracts with sponsor company demons that grant skills and buffs, including forced labor and counterfeiting money.
Phoenixx announced on August 4 that the game would enter Early Access on Steam on August 21. The price was undecided at that time. A CAMPFIRE crowdfunding campaign in May 2026 raised 2,695,558 yen against a 1,000,000 yen target, or 269 percent. Stretch goals added two high-difficulty modes, Disaster Response Missions and Taxation of the Factory by Chancellor Gehenna. A demo with new elements, including Momoko's voice, was available and was to be taken down when Early Access began. At launch the game offered dozens of hours of content, with at least six months of planned updates before full release.
After the launch, Melt Clock's Matsumaru, the sole developer behind the game, told Game Spark the studio wants to release initiatives aimed separately at beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players. The game now sells for 1,870 yen, discounted to 1,683 yen until October 9. The crowdfunding stretch goals had already expanded the roadmap with two high-difficulty modes beyond the original plan.
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Melt Clock's Matsumaru, the sole developer behind Lazy Witch's Factory, told Game Spark the studio wants to release initiatives aimed separately at beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players. The roguelite factory builder, which pairs conveyor-driven automation with random upgrade picks, started PC early access on August 21. It sells for 1,870 yen, discounted to 1,683 yen until October 9.
Publisher Phoenixx announced on August 4 that the roguelite factory builder Lazy Witch's Factory, developed by Melt Clock, will launch in Early Access on Steam on August 21. The price is undecided. The game follows Momoko, a lazy witch voiced by Misato Fukuen, who is tricked by a demon into taking on a huge debt. Players build automated factories in hell using familiars such as mining goblins and blacksmith salamanders to produce goods and repay the debt within a 30-minute time limit. Roguelite elements mean each run offers different circumstances and random enhancement options. Players can also contract with sponsor company demons to gain skills and buffs, including dark options like forced labor or counterfeiting money. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE in May 2026 raised 2,695,558 yen, exceeding the 1,000,000 yen target by 269%. Stretch goal achievements added two new high-difficulty modes: Disaster Response Missions and Taxation of the Factory by Chancellor Gehenna. A demo with new elements, including Momoko's voice, is available now and will be taken down when Early Access begins. At launch, the game will offer dozens of hours of content, with at least six months of planned updates before full release.