About Haystack Works
Find the needle in a giant haystack. Dig through hay by hand, then build conveyors, bale presses and machines to turn straw into profit. Research upgrades, fill orders, and collect all six hidden needles.
How to play
Click the game, then hold the left mouse button on the hay to gather it; carry it to the sale dock on the left and press E to sell. Walk with WASD. T opens the research tree, I the tools, B the build catalog; R rotates, PageUp/PageDown change build height, conveyors take two clicks, Q cancels, F loads hay into a machine. Tab opens the menu and pauses (press Tab again to return); Esc also works as a fallback. Automate production, fill orders and find all six hidden needles to win.
Tips and tricks for Haystack Works
Haystack Works mixes hand digging with factory building. Gather hay, sell it at the dock, then automate production to fill orders and find six hidden needles.
- Dig by hand early to build up cash, then spend it on conveyors and machines so production runs while you work elsewhere.
- Carry hay to the sale dock in batches rather than selling one piece at a time, so you spend less time walking back and forth.
- Check the research tree (T) regularly and pick upgrades that speed up the parts of your setup that are slowest right now.
- Before placing a machine, plan the conveyor path so hay reaches it without backtracking. Use R to rotate pieces and PageUp/PageDown to adjust height before you commit.
- Keep an eye on open orders and build toward the ones you can fill with your current machines, since completed orders are a steady source of progress.
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Game info
- Genre
- Arcade, Clicker & Idle, 3D
- Platform
- Web browser — best on PC / Mac
- Price
- Free
- Screen
- Landscape
- Also on
- Playgama ↗
FAQ
How do I gather hay and sell it?
Hold the left mouse button on the hay to gather it, carry it to the sale dock on the left, and press E to sell.
How do I get a machine running?
Open the build catalog with B, place the machine, and use F to load hay into it. Conveyors need two clicks to place, and Q cancels a placement.
Is this game free to play?
Yes. It is completely free here. The game is supported by short ads.
Can I play this game on my phone?
Haystack Works is made for computers and plays best with a keyboard and mouse. For phones, check out our mobile games.
Do I need to download or sign up?
No. There is nothing to install and no account needed. The game loads instantly in your browser.
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