Factorio
In short: Factorio is a strategy game released in 2020 by Wube Software, available on PC and Nintendo. Our score: 9.7/10 (highly recommended).
Automated factory building simulator
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories on an alien planet. Mine resources, research technologies, build infrastructure, automate production, and fight enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you. The game has been praised for its incredibly deep and satisfying gameplay loop, where players constantly optimize and expand their production chains. With support for massive multiplayer sessions and an active modding community, Factorio offers hundreds of hours of engaging content.
Game details
- Developer: Wube Software
- Publisher: Wube Software
- Release year: 2020
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo
- Category: strategy
Our review
Factorio is a masterpiece of automation and logistics. The game drops you on an alien planet with a simple mission: build a factory and escape. What starts as manual iron mining quickly evolves into a massive production network with conveyor belts, robots, trains, and complex electrical systems. Every system connects perfectly, and there's always another layer of optimization to discover. This is one of those games that makes you look at the clock and realize 8 hours have passed.
Pros
- Infinite depth of mechanics
- Perfectly interconnected systems
- Excellent cooperative multiplayer
- Mods that double the content
- Amazing value for money
Cons
- Basic graphics
- Steep learning curve
- Dangerously addictive
FAQ
- Is the game hard to learn?
- There is a learning curve, but the tutorial is excellent. Once you understand the basics, the game is very addictive. The modding community helps too.
- Is there multiplayer?
- Yes, you can play co-op with friends and build factories together. Supports up to 100+ players on a server.
- How much content is in the game?
- The game offers hundreds of hours in campaign. With Space Age expansion and mods - infinite content.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026