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PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy vs Factorio

PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy and Factorio both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy (2015) is 5 years older than Factorio (2020). Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy (75.6% 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 PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy

Choose PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy if you want an Action game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy launched in 2015.

Choose Factorio

Choose Factorio if you want a Simulation game with LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.3% positive across 114,794 reviews.

Both PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy and Factorio sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy vs Factorio — Steam metadata comparison
PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy — Steam game coverPixelJunk™ Nom Nom GalaxyFactorio — Steam game coverFactorio
Released20152020
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price9.99 USD35.00 USD
Steam reviews75.6% positive (549 reviews)98.3% positive (114,794 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersQ-Games Ltd.Wube Software LTD.

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PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy vs Factorio — FAQ

Which is better, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy or Factorio?
On Steam reviews Factorio scores higher (98.3% positive) than PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy (75.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Factorio is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy or Factorio first?
If you want chronology, PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy (2015) came out before Factorio (2020). 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 PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy and Factorio similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
Do both PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy and Factorio have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Do PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy and Factorio both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
PixelJunk™ Nom Nom Galaxy vs Factorio — Verdict (2026) · imho.run