Factorio is a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game from Wube Software LTD. with a 98% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, tense, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Wube Software LTD.
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $35.00
- Review signal
- 98% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 11, 10 Processor: Quad core 3Ghz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM – GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 11, 10 Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM – GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.10 Yosemite Processor: 2016 Mac Memory: 8 GB RAM Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution
- Recommended
- Processor: 2020 Apple Silicon Memory: 16 GB RAM Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Linux (tarball installation) Processor: Dual core 3Ghz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM – GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: PulseAudio Additional Notes: Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution
- Recommended
- OS: Linux (tarball installation) Processor: Quad core 3GHz+ Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM – GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: PulseAudio Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Factorio is worth a closer look if you want automation, replayable, exploration, and base building.
Best for players who want automation, replayable, and exploration.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
Why it fits
Best for players who want automation, replayable progression, and exploration. Factorio stands out for automation, base building, exploration, and management, with casual, simulation, and strategy elements.
Who might skip it
Skip if you do not want a game focused on systems, balancing, and building over time.