About the game
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
- 1Click 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.
- 2Walk with WASD.
- 3T 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.
- 4Tab opens the menu and pauses (press Tab again to return); Esc also works as a fallback.
- 5Automate production, fill orders and find all six hidden needles to win.
FAQ
Is Haystack Works free to play?
Yes. Haystack Works is free on EarnVera, with no download and no account. The site is supported by ads.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. It runs in your web browser on phones, tablets and computers.
Will my progress save?
Most games save progress in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data resets it.
