Factorio

Image: Steam / its publisher

Automation
Building
Management

You land on a planet and start mining ore by hand. Hours later, you're running a giant factory of belts, robotic arms and trains that produces everything on its own. The definitive systems-optimisation game.

Why play it now

When you have many hours ahead and a sharp mind: "five more minutes" turns into three hours.

Who it's for

For engineering minds who enjoy fixing bottlenecks and watching their designs work.

When not to pick it

If you're tired or short on time: it demands concentration and short sessions barely move you forward.

What it offers

Building: 100 out of 100
Managing: 95 out of 100
Thinking: 95 out of 100
Creating: 80 out of 100
Exploring: 35 out of 100
Relaxing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller: Partial controller support
Saving: Save at any time
Online: Online co-op
Accessibility: Adjustable difficulty, text size, subtitle options, camera comfort and no timed inputs
Disk space: 5 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck: Verified
Steam reviews: 98% positive (235,286)
Metacritic: 90/100
Developer: Wube Software LTD.
Release date: 14 AUG 2020
Steam genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Based on what the game states on Steam.