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The core gameplay is simple: build, automate, and optimize your robot-production pipeline as you expand for the Grand Neural Network! It’s a meditative experience that emphasizes freedom to play your way without any challenges to overcome.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"visual-accessibility\">Visual Accessibility\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Visually, \u003Cem>Modulus\u003C/em> provides clear and consistent feedback! Buildable objects, tools, and zones are highlighted with intuitive color coding: green for valid placement, and red for invalid spots. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2026/04/2779120_220.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"In-game screenshot: cursor hovers over a blue section of a conveyor belt, with green arrows indicating block movement direction. A module viewer in the corner displays a blueprint for a long block the player must build.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/2779120_220.jpg 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/2779120_220.jpg 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1600/2026/04/2779120_220.jpg 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w2400/2026/04/2779120_220.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Modulus: Factory Automation © 2026 Happy Volcano\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>Buildings are outlined in blue when hovered over, and the directional arrows help guide the building placement and orientations, reducing guesswork. Even the UI is helpful with notification bubble that clearly indicate missing materials and structures needed to complete your build. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"mobility-accessibility\">Mobility Accessibility\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>The game supports multiple control options. However, a mouse-and-keyboard set-up feels the most natural and is recommended for the default experience, the controls are fully customizable to suit different mobility needs. This includes adjustable camera sensitivity and input customization. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-gallery-container\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-gallery-row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-gallery-image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2026/04/2779120_221.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Controls settings menu displaying remappable key-bindings for camera hold, forward, left, back, right, and rotation.\" srcset=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/2779120_221.jpg 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/2779120_221.jpg 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1600/2026/04/2779120_221.jpg 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w2400/2026/04/2779120_221.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"kg-gallery-image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2026/04/20260407105452_1.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Accessibility menu with options for language selection, camera move sensitivity, camera drag sensitivity, camera hold sensitivity, and dark mode toggle.\" srcset=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/20260407105452_1.jpg 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/20260407105452_1.jpg 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1600/2026/04/20260407105452_1.jpg 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w2400/2026/04/20260407105452_1.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"auditory-accessibility\">Auditory Accessibility\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Modulus \u003C/em>does not rely on audio for any gameplay. The helper robot NPC, Atlas, provides all their guidance, tutorials, and hints that are fully subtitled. The most unique feature is the ability to unpin or minimize the tutorial prompts, allowing uninterrupted gameplay – which is especially helpful for returning players on subsequent save files.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!--kg-card-begin: html-->\n\u003Cspan style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-atp-slug=\"modulus-factory-automation\" data-atp-display=\"solo\">\u003C/span>\n\u003C!--kg-card-end: html-->\n\u003Ch2 id=\"cognitive-accessibility\">Cognitive Accessibility\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Cognitive accessibility is where \u003Cem>Modulus \u003C/em>shines.Where many factory games thrive on time pressure or resource scarcity, \u003Cem>Modulus \u003C/em>goes the opposite direction. There are no timers, penalties, or resource limits. Players can freely experiment, rebuild, and optimize at their own pace, which makes the game approachable for newcomers or anyone looking for a relaxed gameplay experience.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2026/04/20260407110349_1.jpg\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Atlas, the friendly blue robot, instructs the player: "This building requires a second, different module to be constructed and delivered. The first module is essential for the building to function, so avoid altering the first production line."\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w600/2026/04/20260407110349_1.jpg 600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1000/2026/04/20260407110349_1.jpg 1000w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w1600/2026/04/20260407110349_1.jpg 1600w, https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/size/w2400/2026/04/20260407110349_1.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\">\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Modulus: Factory Automation © 2026 Happy Volcano\u003C/span>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>The freedom extends into its progression system! New mechanics, buildings, and tools are gradually introduced through a rank-based unlock system, easing players into complex systems without overwhelming them early on. The tutorial includes instructional videos and screenshots alongside the text, all of which can be pinned or unpinned from the UI. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Players can pause the game at any time and use the undo/redo functions to correct any placement mistakes without stress, encouraging experimentation for the practical builders and the aesthetic ones (\u003Cem>pssst\u003C/em>, did you know there's a \u003Ca href=\"https://steamcommunity.com/app/2779120/screenshots/?ref=abletoplay.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">weekly contest to submit screenshots of your factory on Steam\u003C/a>? Prizes include merch!) An additional quality-of-life feature includes automatic tunnel conveyor placement when encountering game obstacles like trees, helping streamline the building process. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Modulus: Factory Automation\u003C/em> succeeds by knowing exactly what it wants to be: a calm, accessible, and player-friendly take on the factory simulator genre. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Jarvs Tasker, Head of Communications at Happy Volcano, shared: \"Accessibility is important to me as a disabled, neurodiverse gamer. When I [first] joined Happy Volcano, I was delighted to see how receptive the team was. They had already implemented thoughtful features like Efficiency View, [which] uses patterns alongside color [instead of] relying on color alone, and this showed real intention from the start. When players flagged that the white tile floor was tough for some, we didn't just slap a quick fix on it. Our art director, Antoine, put real care [in designing] the dark mode tiles and how the factory's readability would hold up [against] the new palette. Now that \u003Cem>Modulus \u003C/em>is out in the world, the work continues – more robust colorblind settings are already in progress, and there's more to come. Accessibility isn't a checkbox for this team, and I am so proud to be part of this game's progression.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>","https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2026/04/MDLS_-_Keyart_-_Logo_-_1920x1080.webp",true,"public","2026-02-24T09:46:06.000-08:00","2026-09-05T15:25:05.000-07:00","Modulus: Factory Automation is a new simulation game from Happy Volcano! We explored its in-game accessibility features, and chatted with Happy Volcano’s Head of Communications, Jarvs Tasker, about what we can expect from future accessibility updates.",null,[17],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20,"description":15,"feature_image":15,"visibility":11,"og_image":15,"og_title":15,"og_description":15,"twitter_image":15,"twitter_title":15,"twitter_description":15,"meta_title":15,"meta_description":15,"codeinjection_head":15,"codeinjection_foot":15,"canonical_url":15,"accent_color":15,"url":21},"6805904c437999000168588e","Accessibility Spotlight","accessibility-spotlight","https://abletoplay-blog.ghost.io/tag/accessibility-spotlight/",[23],{"id":24,"name":25,"slug":26,"profile_image":27,"cover_image":28,"bio":29,"website":30,"location":15,"facebook":15,"twitter":15,"threads":15,"bluesky":15,"mastodon":15,"tiktok":15,"youtube":15,"instagram":15,"linkedin":15,"meta_title":15,"meta_description":15,"url":31},"690a278cbb611c00089a72da","AbleToPlay Staff","abletoplaystaff","https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2025/04/ATPLogo-1.png","https://storage.ghost.io/c/11/23/11233697-9777-4090-bb4b-e4dee7be23a4/content/images/2025/04/ATPCover.jpg","AbleToPlay is the best way to find accessible games.","https://www.abletoplay.com","https://abletoplay-blog.ghost.io/author/abletoplaystaff/",{"id":24,"name":25,"slug":26,"profile_image":27,"cover_image":28,"bio":29,"website":30,"location":15,"facebook":15,"twitter":15,"threads":15,"bluesky":15,"mastodon":15,"tiktok":15,"youtube":15,"instagram":15,"linkedin":15,"meta_title":15,"meta_description":15,"url":31},{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20,"description":15,"feature_image":15,"visibility":11,"og_image":15,"og_title":15,"og_description":15,"twitter_image":15,"twitter_title":15,"twitter_description":15,"meta_title":15,"meta_description":15,"codeinjection_head":15,"codeinjection_foot":15,"canonical_url":15,"accent_color":15,"url":21},"https://abletoplay-blog.ghost.io/modulus-factory-automation-accessibility-review/",3,false,"Modulus key art featuring a blue robot overlooking a futuristic robotic factory with conveyor belts and industrial buildings in the background.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Modulus: Factory Automation © 2026 Happy Volcano\u003C/span>",1788647289233]