# The Penguin Factory

> 2019 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122308801](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122308801)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-penguin-factory

## Summary
The Penguin Factory is a 2019 single-player video game released on digital distribution platforms. It was published on Steam (Steam application ID 486180) and is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Key Facts
- Publication date: 2019-06-07 (released on Steam).  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (available on Steam).  
- Game mode: Single-player video game.  
- Distribution: Digital distribution via Steam (Steam application ID 486180).  
- Official website: https://www.battenbergsoftware.com/Game?code=tpf (English).  
- Instance of: Video game.  
- Language: English.  
- Noted database identifiers: UVL game ID 247101 (Linux entry), rawg ID the-penguin-factory, mobygames ID 136036, PCGamingWiki page The_Penguin_Factory (internal ID 136830), tuxdb ID 6910, lutris slug the-penguin-factory, steamgriddb ID 4903411, gamingonlinux database ID 15561, Internet Game Database slug the-penguin-factory (internal ID 118790), isthereanydeal ID the-penguin-factory, vglist video game ID 60215.  
- Wikidata short description: "2019 video game."

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms does The Penguin Factory run on?
A: The Penguin Factory is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is distributed on Steam (Steam application ID 486180) for those platforms.

### Q: When was The Penguin Factory released?
A: The Penguin Factory was published on 2019-06-07, according to its Steam release record.

### Q: Where can I obtain The Penguin Factory?
A: The game is distributed digitally on Steam. The official product page and publisher entry are linked via the game's Steam listing and its website: https://www.battenbergsoftware.com/Game?code=tpf.

### Q: Is The Penguin Factory a multiplayer title?
A: No. The Penguin Factory is listed as a single-player video game.

## Why It Matters
The Penguin Factory is a multi-platform, single-player video game released in 2019 and distributed digitally through Steam. Its availability across Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux demonstrates a cross-platform release strategy that aids accessibility for players on major desktop operating systems. The title is recorded across a wide range of game databases and preservation resources (UVL, Rawg, MobyGames, PCGamingWiki, Lutris, TuxDB, SteamGridDB, GamingOnLinux and others), which supports discoverability, compatibility tracking, and archival efforts. For users and maintainers interested in installation, compatibility, and metadata, the broad set of external identifiers and entries makes it straightforward to find platform-specific information, community resources, and technical notes. The game's presence on Steam and multiple cataloguing services positions it within the ecosystem of digitally distributed indie and small-studio PC games.

## Notable For
- Multi-platform release on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam (Steam application ID 486180).  
- Single-player-focused design as listed on official distribution pages.  
- Wide cataloguing across game databases (UVL, Rawg, MobyGames, PCGamingWiki, Lutris, TuxDB, SteamGridDB, GamingOnLinux, IGDB).  
- Official English-language product page hosted at battenbergsoftware.com.

## Body
### H3 Overview
- The Penguin Factory is categorized as a video game.  
- It is described in database records and its Steam listing as a single-player title.  
- The Steam product page and the official website provide the primary distribution and marketing presence.

### H3 Release and distribution
- Publication date: 2019-06-07 (Steam).  
- Distribution format: Digital distribution (Steam).  
- Distributed by: Steam (store and distribution channel for the title).

### H3 Platforms and system support
- Officially available platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.  
- Steam application ID: 486180, with qualifiers indicating builds for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- The Linux entry is indexed in UVL with game ID 247101 (UVL qualifier indicates Linux-specific entry).

### H3 Identifiers and database listings
- Official website: https://www.battenbergsoftware.com/Game?code=tpf (English).  
- UVL game ID: 247101 (Linux).  
- Rawg slug: the-penguin-factory.  
- MobyGames ID: 136036.  
- PCGamingWiki page: The_Penguin_Factory (internal ID 136830).  
- TuxDB ID: 6910.  
- Lutris slug: the-penguin-factory.  
- SteamGridDB ID: 4903411.  
- GamingOnLinux database ID: 15561.  
- Internet Game Database slug: the-penguin-factory (internal ID 118790).  
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: the-penguin-factory.  
- VGList video game ID: 60215.  
- GamerProfiles ID: wnm21 (profile reference).

### H3 Technical and language details
- Language of work or name: English.  
- Game mode: Single-player.  
- Distribution: Digital (Steam storefront and distribution).  
- No additional technical requirements, engine, or developer/publisher names are provided in the source material.

### H3 Cataloging and preservation
- The title is indexed across multiple preservation and community databases, facilitating cross-referencing for compatibility, screenshots, metadata, and community resources.  
- Presence on PCGamingWiki and Lutris indicates available community-collected technical notes and Linux compatibility references in their respective databases.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839