Lifecraft vs Total Factory
Lifecraft and Total Factory both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Total Factory (2022) is 2 years older than Lifecraft (2024). Lifecraft scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Total Factory (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Lifecraft |  Total Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 22.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (82 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixbits | Total Craft Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Total Factory (2022) is 2 years older than Lifecraft (2024).
- Lifecraft scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Total Factory (50% positive).
- Total Factory is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Lifecraft (14.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- Lifecraft is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Total Factory has no Deck rating yet.
Lifecraft vs Total Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Lifecraft or Total Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Total Factory (2022) came out before Lifecraft (2024). 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 Lifecraft and Total Factory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Lifecraft run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lifecraft is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Total Factory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.