5 Games like Factorio on Xbox that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 16 games similar to Factorio down to the 5 that fit the “Xbox” category. Jurassic World Evolution 2, Forager and Fallout Shelter top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Factorio.

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The best games like Factorio on Xbox

5 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Jurassic World Evolution 2Closest overall match

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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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Factorio.

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#2ForagerClosest on progression

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Factorio: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Factorio.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Factorio: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Factorio.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Factorio: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Factorio.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Tropico 6Closest on game mode

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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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Factorio.

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Steam GOG Epic

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