Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.3% positive across 114,794 reviews.
Factorio vs Mob Factory
Factorio and Mob Factory both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. Factorio (2020) is 3 years older than Mob Factory (2023). Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Mob Factory (74.3% 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 Mob Factory
Choose Mob Factory if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mob Factory launched in 2023.
Both Factorio and Mob Factory sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, 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 |  Mob Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 74.3% positive (253 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | LiterallyEveryone Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 3 years older than Mob Factory (2023).
- Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Mob Factory (74.3% positive).
- Mob Factory is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (14.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Factorio has co-op; Mob Factory does not.
- Steam Deck: Factorio is Deck Verified, Mob Factory is Deck Playable.
Factorio vs Mob Factory — FAQ
- Which is better, Factorio or Mob Factory?
- On Steam reviews Factorio scores higher (98.3% positive) than Mob Factory (74.3% 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 Mob Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Mob Factory (2023). 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 Mob Factory similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Mob Factory have multiplayer like Factorio?
- No. Factorio supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Mob Factory is listed as single-player only.