Choose My Drug Cartel
Choose My Drug Cartel if you want a Strategy game with Stereo Sound. My Drug Cartel launched in 2025.
My Drug Cartel vs FACTORY I
My Drug Cartel and FACTORY I both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. My Drug Cartel (2025) is 1 year older than FACTORY I (2026). FACTORY I is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than My Drug Cartel (4.49 USD vs. 24.99 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 FACTORY I
Choose FACTORY I if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. FACTORY I launched in 2026.
Both My Drug Cartel and FACTORY I sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, 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
 My Drug Cartel |  FACTORY I | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gigicom | Studio H.D |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- My Drug Cartel (2025) is 1 year older than FACTORY I (2026).
- FACTORY I is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than My Drug Cartel (4.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- My Drug Cartel is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FACTORY I has no Deck rating yet.
My Drug Cartel vs FACTORY I — FAQ
- Should I play My Drug Cartel or FACTORY I first?
- If you want chronology, My Drug Cartel (2025) came out before FACTORY I (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 My Drug Cartel and FACTORY I similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 My Drug Cartel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — My Drug Cartel is rated Deck Playable by Valve. FACTORY I doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.