Choose Number Machine: Math Factory
Choose Number Machine: Math Factory if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Number Machine: Math Factory launched in 2026.
Number Machine: Math Factory vs Beam Time
Number Machine: Math Factory and Beam Time both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Beam Time (2025) is 1 year older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026). 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 Beam Time
Choose Beam Time if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. Beam Time launched in 2025.
Both Number Machine: Math Factory and Beam Time sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime, 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
 Number Machine: Math Factory |  Beam Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARIELEK | Connor Slade |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Beam Time (2025) is 1 year older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026).
Number Machine: Math Factory vs Beam Time — FAQ
- Should I play Number Machine: Math Factory or Beam Time first?
- If you want chronology, Beam Time (2025) came out before Number Machine: Math Factory (2026). 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 Number Machine: Math Factory and Beam Time similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.