Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Feb 2, 2026
    70
    Craftlings is charming in many ways, from its retro style to its complex systems. However, it can be pretty frustrating to learn how everything works.
  2. Jan 25, 2026
    70
    Craftlings lets you turn a small team into an efficient workforce that constructs amazing things. By guiding your team, you work your long-term planning muscles and see your vision become a reality. It’s not easy to master and you will make several mistakes along the way. But if automated building is something you like, don’t pass this game up.
  3. Jan 15, 2026
    80
    Craftlings successfully rediscovers genre-bending mechanics and systems to deliver a puzzle-strategy adventure that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but feels thoroughly polished and focused.
  4. Jan 14, 2026
    75
    Craftlings smartly reimagines Lemmings as a deep, systems-driven city builder, blending classic Settlers-style production chains with clever automation and logistics. Minor control quirks aside, it’s a thoughtful, nostalgic, and surprisingly long-lasting strategy game driven by a clear single-developer vision.