Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 114,794 Steam reviews back the pick.
Factorio vs shapez 2 - Factory
Factorio and shapez 2 - Factory 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. Factorio (2020) is 6 years older than shapez 2 - Factory (2026). Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (Factorio: 114,794 reviews, shapez 2 - Factory: 8,187). 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 shapez 2 - Factory
Choose shapez 2 - Factory if you want the Color Alternatives and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,187 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Factorio and shapez 2 - Factory sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (98.3% vs 97.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Factorio |  shapez 2 - Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 97.5% positive (8,187 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | tobspr Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 6 years older than shapez 2 - Factory (2026).
- Both sit near 98% positive on Steam (Factorio: 114,794 reviews, shapez 2 - Factory: 8,187).
- shapez 2 - Factory is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (23.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Factorio has co-op; shapez 2 - Factory does not.
- Steam Deck: Factorio is Deck Verified, shapez 2 - Factory is Deck Playable.
Factorio vs shapez 2 - Factory — FAQ
- Which is better, Factorio or shapez 2 - Factory?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Factorio sits at 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews), shapez 2 - Factory at 97.5% (8,187). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Factorio or shapez 2 - Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before shapez 2 - 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 Factorio and shapez 2 - Factory 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.
- Does shapez 2 - Factory have multiplayer like Factorio?
- No. Factorio supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while shapez 2 - Factory is listed as single-player only.