Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Factorio (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Factorio on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Factorio on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Planetbase, which both open world, survival and strategy.
- Factorio is tagged Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting, Strategy, Multiplayer, Survival by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Factorio
The five things Steam players tag Factorio with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Automation
- Base-Building
- Resource Management
- Sandbox
- Crafting
| Reception | on Steam (98% of 233,978) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $35.00 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Planetbase
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Base-Building and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Planetbase at a glance Released 2015 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 80% positive of 10,438 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 10,438)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Base-Building, Space, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $7.49 — $27.51 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderBase-BuildingStrategySurvivalSimulationResource ManagementBuildingManagement
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building.
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $29.99 — $5.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingCity BuilderSandboxManagementBuildingSurvival
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $8.99 — $26.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingManagementBuildingResource ManagementSurvival
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Oxygen Not Included
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Resource Management; released around the same time (2019).
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included at a glance Released 2019 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 143,589 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 143,589)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Colony Sim, Base-Building, Survival, Resource Management, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $24.99 — $10.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:Base-BuildingSurvivalResource ManagementBuildingManagement2DSimulationSandbox
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Mindustry
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Base-Building, Resource Management and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Mindustry at a glance Released 2019 Studio AnukenDev Player sentiment 96% positive of 27,965 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 27,965)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Base-Building, Resource Management, Tower Defense, Strategy, Automation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $9.99 — $25.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:Base-BuildingResource ManagementStrategyAutomationSandboxBuilding2DPixel Graphics
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Building; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $19.99 — $15.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderStrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxResource ManagementBase-BuildingSurvival
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Craft The World
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Crafting, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2014).
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Craft The World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Dekovir Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 17,058 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 17,058)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Crafting, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $18.99 — $16.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:CraftingBuildingSandboxSurvivalStrategyIndieSimulationCity Builder
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Survival; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (80% of 28,730)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Colony Sim, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderStrategySurvivalBase-BuildingSimulationResource ManagementBuildingManagement
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Going Medieval
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Moddable.
Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.
Going Medieval at a glance Released 2026 Studio Foxy Voxel Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,362 Price $22.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,362)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: RPG, Early Access, City Builder, Colony Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $22.49 — $12.51 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderStrategyModdableSandboxSimulationManagementSurvivalCrafting
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Satisfactory
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Base-Building, Automation and Crafting.
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory at a glance Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (97% of 278,668)
Matches Factorio on: 5 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Base-Building, Automation, Open World, Multiplayer, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $39.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:Base-BuildingAutomationCraftingBuildingResource ManagementSandboxSurvivalSimulation
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 27,164)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $9.99 — $25.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:StrategySimulationCity BuilderBase-BuildingManagementBuildingSandboxSurvival
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy.
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $23.44 — $11.56 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderSimulationStrategySandboxResource ManagementManagementBuildingIndie
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $25.99 — $9.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBase-BuildingManagementBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
Amazing Cultivation Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio GSQ Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,608 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 23,608)
Matches Factorio on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Martial Arts, RPG, Sandbox, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $24.99 — $10.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:SimulationSandboxStrategySurvivalIndieBase-BuildingManagementBuilding
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Kingdom: Classic
Why it matched: both survival and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Base-Building; released around the same time (2015).
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Noio Player sentiment 91% positive of 22,707 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 22,707)
Matches Factorio on: 2 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management
Why players like it: Free to Play, Strategy, Singleplayer, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:StrategySimulationBase-BuildingBuilding2DManagementResource ManagementPixel Graphics
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Prison Architect
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; released around the same time (2015).
Only the world’s most ruthless Warden can contain the world’s most ruthless inmates. Design and develop your personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect.
Prison Architect at a glance Released 2015 Studio Introversion Software Player sentiment 89% positive of 73,744 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 73,744)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $5.99 — $29.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:SimulationBuildingSandboxBase-BuildingStrategyManagementCity Builder2D
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Base-Building, Survival and Management; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (88% of 82,585)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)
Shared with Factorio:Base-BuildingSurvivalManagementSimulationStrategy2DBuildingCrafting
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Building, Simulation and Management.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. This bold new era in the Jurassic World Evolution game franchise builds upon the ground-breaking and immersive 2018 management simulation.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 90% positive of 47,023 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 47,023)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Dinosaurs, Building, Simulation, Management, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $59.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:BuildingSimulationManagementSandboxStrategyCity BuilderResource ManagementBase-Building
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Raft
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2018).
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Raft at a glance Released 2018 Studio Redbeet Interactive Player sentiment 93% positive of 377,670 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 377,670)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Base-Building, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Open World Survival Craft, Co-op, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $19.99 — $15.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:SurvivalCraftingBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxSimulationIndieStrategy
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Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2019).
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Urban Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 32,509)
Matches Factorio on: 2 of 5 — Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, Management, Transportation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $39.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:SimulationStrategyManagementTrainsCity BuilderSandboxBuildingModdable
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 10 player tags including Survival, Pixel Graphics and Crafting; released around the same time (2019).
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance Released 2019 Studio HopFrog Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 43,976)
Matches Factorio on: 4 of 5 — Base-Building, Resource Management, Sandbox, Crafting
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $19.99 — $15.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:SurvivalPixel GraphicsCraftingIndieSandbox2DBase-BuildingResource Management
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Jurassic World Evolution
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2018).
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Jurassic World Evolution at a glance Released 2018 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 87% positive of 55,272 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 55,272)
Matches Factorio on: 2 of 5 — Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: Building, Dinosaurs, Simulation, Management, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $44.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:BuildingSimulationManagementStrategySandboxCity BuilderResource ManagementSurvival
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 8 player tags including City Builder, Survival and Strategy; released around the same time (2019).
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 17,830)
Matches Factorio on: 2 of 5 — Resource Management, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $12.49 — $22.51 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderSurvivalStrategySimulationSandboxIndieResource ManagementManagement
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Timberborn
Why it matched: both open world, survival and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Sandbox and Building.
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn at a glance Released 2026 Studio Mechanistry Player sentiment 96% positive of 41,238 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 41,238)
Matches Factorio on: 3 of 5 — Automation, Base-Building, Sandbox
Why players like it: City Builder, Voxel, Colony Sim, Nature, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Factorio: $34.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Factorio:City BuilderSandboxBuildingAutomationManagementSurvivalBase-BuildingStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Factorio?
Planetbase, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Factorio" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Factorio. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.