Rank 01Games like Mindustry
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- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Mindustry also play
The closest matches to Mindustry: Factorio, Satisfactory, Tower Factory, Dig or Die, and The Riftbreaker. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares factory automation with Mindustry.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares factory automation and tower defense with Mindustry.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
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Dig or Die
Why this: Shares tower defense with Mindustry.
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The Riftbreaker
Why this: Also Base-Building and Tower Defense, like Mindustry.
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Rusted Warfare - RTS
Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Mindustry.
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Shares factory automation and resource logistics with Mindustry.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: AnukenDev
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 9,391 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Defend while you build
- Logistics puzzles feel satisfying
- Mods expand content endlessly
- Contemplative
- Intense
- Whimsical
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Why this: Same intense mood as Mindustry.
shapez
Why this: Also Base-Building and Automation, like Mindustry.
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Free games the recommender matches to Mindustry, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Istrolid
Why this: Also RTS and Building, like Mindustry.
Kingdom: Classic
Why this: Shares tower defense with Mindustry.
Zero-K
Why this: Also Base-Building and RTS, like Mindustry.
Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense
Why this: Also Tower Defense and Building, like Mindustry.
About Mindustry
The closest matches to Mindustry: Factorio, Satisfactory, Tower Factory, Dig or Die, and The Riftbreaker. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mindustry is your kind of game, the closest matches are Factorio, Satisfactory and Tower Factory — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, intense and whimsical, and single out its base defense and factory automation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Mindustry is a strategy game that combines factory automation with tower defense, released in 2019 at $9.99. Players manage resource logistics, build factories, deploy unit combat, and defend bases against incoming threats in increasingly complex scenarios. The game offers online co-op multiplayer and extensive mod support that expands its already massive content. Reviewers highlight that the pixel art hides surprising depth, and players describe the logistics puzzles as satisfying to solve. Players note that time disappears while optimizing systems, finding the experience both contemplative and intense depending on the situation. The game is marked as challenging and runs as playable on Steam Deck, earning 95% positive reviews from over 9,000 Steam users.
About Mindustry: An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Is Mindustry worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 9,391 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 97% positive across 294 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 37 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Defend while you build
- Logistics puzzles feel satisfying
- Mods expand content endlessly
- Pixel art hides surprising depth
People who play it also play: Factorio, Satisfactory, Tower Factory
Mobile version
Mindustry is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No ad SDK found in the Android app (Exodus Privacy scan) (checked 2026-11-05, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Mindustry
Can I run it?
Does Mindustry run on Steam Deck?
Mindustry is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Mindustry cost?
Mindustry is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mindustry have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mindustry supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Mindustry?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mindustry are Factorio, Satisfactory, Tower Factory.
Who developed Mindustry?
Mindustry was developed by AnukenDev.