10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Satisfactory that you should try

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We filtered the 13 games similar to Satisfactory down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Factorio, Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Oxygen Not Included top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Satisfactory.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Satisfactory

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Satisfactory. 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.

#1Factorio

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

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 adventure storytelling

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#3Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

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: punishing difficulty, setting space and visual 2d, while skipping co op

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

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

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe casual and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration

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 and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingBase BuildingManagementFirst Person

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

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

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

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

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagement

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

IGDB87· 2OC78· 23

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Satisfactory: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 23KIGDB80· 7OC82· 46

Year 2017Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiMagic

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB81· 5

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

✓ Like Satisfactory, 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 adventure storytelling

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