Choose Scrap Mechanic
Choose Scrap Mechanic if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 122,038 Steam reviews back the pick.
Scrap Mechanic vs Factorio
Scrap Mechanic and Factorio both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Factorio (2020) is 6 years older than Scrap Mechanic (2026). Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Scrap Mechanic (91.9% 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 Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want a Strategy and Casual 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 Scrap Mechanic and Factorio sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Scrap Mechanic |  Factorio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 28.99 USD | 35.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (122,038 reviews) | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Axolot Games | Wube Software LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 6 years older than Scrap Mechanic (2026).
- Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Scrap Mechanic (91.9% positive).
- Scrap Mechanic is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (28.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Scrap Mechanic is Deck Playable, Factorio is Deck Verified.
Scrap Mechanic vs Factorio — FAQ
- Which is better, Scrap Mechanic or Factorio?
- On Steam reviews Factorio scores higher (98.3% positive) than Scrap Mechanic (91.9% 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 Scrap Mechanic or Factorio first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Scrap Mechanic (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 Scrap Mechanic and Factorio similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Scrap Mechanic and Factorio have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Scrap Mechanic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.