Factorio Cover

Game recommendations / 273

273 games like Factorio

This complete list is available directly in the page HTML. Results are ranked by shared game DNA such as genre, theme, perspective, game mode, and defining traits.

Instantly visible results

The best alternatives to Factorio

Every result links to a complete game page with images, details, and available prices.

01 Terraformers Cover

2023 · Linux, Mac, Switch

Terraformers

76%

Terraformers is a 3X game with roguelite elements in which you terraform Mars. Explore the planet's wonders, exploit its resources and expand by settling new cities. Start the terraforming process: warming the planet, creating oceans and spreading life!

Your match for

Factorio

76% Sehr nah dran
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Science fiction Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Open World World design
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

02 Spacebase Startopia Cover

2021 · Linux, Mac, Switch

Spacebase Startopia

64%

Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor. In addition to the challenging single player Campaign and the versatile battle mode, there...

Your match for

Factorio

64% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Science fiction Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

03 Besiege Cover

2020 · Android, Linux, Mac

Besiege

62%

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

Your match for

Factorio

62% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

04 The Colonists Cover

2018 · Linux, Mac, Switch

The Colonists

61%

Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.

Your match for

Factorio

61% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Science fiction Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective
Trade-offs

Weltdesign in IGDB nicht eindeutig klassifiziert · Keine Beschreibung von IGDB verfügbar

05 Terraria Cover

2011 · Android, Stadia, Linux

Terraria

59%

Terraria is a 2D sandbox action-adventure game with platforming and role-playing elements. Players create a character and are placed in a procedurally generated world where they mine resources, craft equipment, build structures, and fight enemies. Progression...

Your match for

Factorio

59% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Science fiction Theme Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

06 Prison Architect Cover

2015 · Android, Linux, Mac

Prison Architect

57%

The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and conne...

Your match for

Factorio

57% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Multiplayer Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

07 Stardew Valley Cover

2016 · Android, Linux, Mac

Stardew Valley

55%

Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrow...

Your match for

Factorio

55% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

08 No Man's Sky Cover

2016 · Mac, Switch 2, PC

No Man's Sky

55%

No Man's Sky is an action-adventure survival game set in a procedurally generated universe containing over 18 quintillion planets. Players explore star systems, gather resources, trade with alien species, and upgrade their equipment while following an overarch...

Your match for

Factorio

55% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Science fiction Theme Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

09 Lethis: Path of Progress Cover

2015 · Switch, PC, PS4

Lethis: Path of Progress

54%

Lethis - Path of Progress is a city-builder in a victorian steampunk setting.

Your match for

Factorio

54% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Open World World design
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

10 RimWorld Cover

2018 · Linux, Mac, PC

RimWorld

53%

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

Your match for

Factorio

53% Spannender Match
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Science fiction Theme Survival Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Survival Game feel
Trade-offs

Weltdesign in IGDB nicht eindeutig klassifiziert · Keine Beschreibung von IGDB verfügbar

11 Don't Starve Cover

2013 · Linux, Mac, Switch

Don't Starve

51%

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

Your match for

Factorio

51% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Survival Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Survival Game feel Crafting Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

12 The Escapists Cover

2015 · Android, Linux, Mac

The Escapists

50%

All that stands between you and your freedom is a perfectly executed escape plan. The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of breaking out.

Your match for

Factorio

50% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Sandbox Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Crafting Game feel Open World World design
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

13 Minecraft: Java Edition Cover

2011 · Linux, Mac, PC

Minecraft: Java Edition

49%

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining...

Your match for

Factorio

49% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Survival Game feel Crafting Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

14 Among Us Cover

2018 · Android, Switch, PC

Among Us

49%

Play with 4-15 player online or via local WiFi as you attempt to prepare your spaceship for departure, but beware as one or more random players among the Crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone! Originally created as a party game, we recommend playing wit...

Your match for

Factorio

49% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Strategy Genre Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Survival Game feel
Trade-offs

Weltdesign in IGDB nicht eindeutig klassifiziert · Keine Beschreibung von IGDB verfügbar

15 Minecraft Cover

2016 · FireTV, Android, Gear VR

Minecraft

48%

Minecraft focuses on allowing the player to explore, interact with, and modify a dynamically-generated map made of one-cubic-meter-sized blocks. In addition to blocks, the environment features plants, mobs, and items. Some activities in the game include mining...

Your match for

Factorio

48% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Survival Game feel Crafting Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

16 Garry's Mod Cover

2004 · Linux, Mac, PC

Garry's Mod

47%

Garry's Mod is a physics-based sandbox game built on Valve's Source engine. In its base mode, there are no objectives. Players can spawn non-player characters, ragdolls, and props, then manipulate them using a physics gun that can pick up, rotate, and freeze o...

Your match for

Factorio

47% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Co-op Game feel Multiplayer Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

17 Frostpunk Cover

2018 · Mac, PC, PS4

Frostpunk

46%

Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You f...

Your match for

Factorio

46% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Survival Theme Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Survival Game feel
Trade-offs

Weltdesign in IGDB nicht eindeutig klassifiziert · Keine Beschreibung von IGDB verfügbar

18 911 Operator Cover

2017 · Android, Linux, Mac

911 Operator

46%

911 Operator is a game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Main task is to answer incoming calls and to react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or...

Your match for

Factorio

46% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Indie Genre Simulator Genre Strategy Genre Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective
Trade-offs

Weltdesign in IGDB nicht eindeutig klassifiziert · Keine Beschreibung von IGDB verfügbar

19 Fortnite Cover

2020 · Android, Mac, Switch

Fortnite

44%

Fortnite is a free-to-play online game where you and your friends can create, play and battle. Be the last player standing in Battle Royale and Zero Build, experience a concert or live event, or discover over a million creator-made games, including racing, par...

Your match for

Factorio

44% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Survival Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Survival Game feel Co-op Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

20 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cover
44%

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can...

Your match for

Factorio

44% Mutiger Treffer
Shared DNA
Simulator Genre Sandbox Theme Co-operative Mode Multiplayer Mode Single player Mode Bird view / Isometric Perspective Co-op Game feel Multiplayer Game feel
Trade-offs

No description available from IGDB

Loading more games …

Game DNA / Methodology

Why these games are like Factorio

WhatIsLike compares every game with Factorio using genres, themes, perspective, game modes, world design, and defining mechanics. The highest-ranked games share the most of these characteristics with the starting game.