8 Co-op games like Factorio that you should try

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We filtered the 16 games similar to Factorio down to the 8 that fit the “Co-op” category. Satisfactory, Anno 2070 and Pikmin 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Factorio.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best co-op games like Factorio

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Factorio. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Satisfactory

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagement

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, visual first person and early access, while skipping visual isometric

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagementIsometric

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Like Factorio, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

IGDB87· 2OC78· 23

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Factorio: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Factorio: setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 29KIGDB77· 8OC79· 85

Year 2019Dev Limbic Entertainment · Kalypso MediaOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Factorio, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping survival mechanics

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#6Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB81· 5

Year 2009Dev Relic Entertainment · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Factorio, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

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#7StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

IGDB89· 5

Year 2010Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Factorio, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

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#8Supreme Commander

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 3.1KIGDB76· 3

Year 2007Dev Hellbent Games · THQOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Factorio, expect deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

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