12 Games with a sci-fi setting like Factorio that you should try

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We filtered the 16 games similar to Factorio down to the 12 that fit the “Sci-Fi” 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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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Factorio

12 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

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-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

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#10Warhammer 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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#11StarCraft 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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#12Supreme 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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