Choose Manufactoria 2022
Choose Manufactoria 2022 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Manufactoria 2022 launched in 2022.
Manufactoria 2022 vs The Signal State
Manufactoria 2022 and The Signal State both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. The Signal State (2021) is 1 year older than Manufactoria 2022 (2022). Manufactoria 2022 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than The Signal State (86% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Signal State
Choose The Signal State if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Signal State launched in 2021.
Both Manufactoria 2022 and The Signal State sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Manufactoria 2022 |  The Signal State | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (59 reviews) | 86% positive (350 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PleasingFungus Games | Reckoner Industries |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Signal State (2021) is 1 year older than Manufactoria 2022 (2022).
- Manufactoria 2022 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than The Signal State (86% positive).
- The Signal State is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Manufactoria 2022 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Manufactoria 2022 vs The Signal State — FAQ
- Should I play Manufactoria 2022 or The Signal State first?
- If you want chronology, The Signal State (2021) came out before Manufactoria 2022 (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Manufactoria 2022 and The Signal State similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.