Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want a Strategy and Indie 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.
Factorio vs APICO
Factorio and APICO both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Factorio (2020) is 2 years older than APICO (2022). Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than APICO (92.8% 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 APICO
Choose APICO if you want the Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Factorio and APICO sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, 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
 Factorio |  APICO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 92.8% positive (1,158 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | ellraiser, TNgineers |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 2 years older than APICO (2022).
- Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than APICO (92.8% positive).
- APICO is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (19.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Factorio vs APICO — FAQ
- Which is better, Factorio or APICO?
- On Steam reviews Factorio scores higher (98.3% positive) than APICO (92.8% 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 Factorio or APICO first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before APICO (2022). 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 Factorio and APICO similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Factorio and APICO have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; APICO ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Factorio and APICO 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.