Choose Idle Factory
Choose Idle Factory if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Idle Factory launched in 2022.
Idle Factory vs Just Dig
Idle Factory and Just Dig both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Idle Factory (2022) is 3 years older than Just Dig (2025). Just Dig is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Idle Factory (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Just Dig
Choose Just Dig if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Just Dig launched in 2025.
Both Idle Factory and Just Dig sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, 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
 Idle Factory |  Just Dig | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (12 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | okyakusama | Parsley Crab |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Idle Factory (2022) is 3 years older than Just Dig (2025).
- Just Dig is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Idle Factory (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Idle Factory is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Just Dig has no Deck rating yet.
Idle Factory vs Just Dig — FAQ
- Should I play Idle Factory or Just Dig first?
- If you want chronology, Idle Factory (2022) came out before Just Dig (2025). 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 Idle Factory and Just Dig similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Idle Factory run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Idle Factory is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Just Dig doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.