9 Sandbox games like Factorio that you should try

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We filtered the 16 games similar to Factorio down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Satisfactory, Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Oxygen Not Included top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Factorio.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best sandbox games like Factorio

9 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

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#2Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping co op

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#3Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting space, while skipping co op

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting2D

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

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#5Forager

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldCraftingExplorationBase BuildingManagementPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28

Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping setting scifi

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with setting space, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and racing gameplay, while skipping open world exploration

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-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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