Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 114,794 Steam reviews back the pick.
Factorio vs Alien Planet Survival
Factorio and Alien Planet Survival 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 3 years older than Alien Planet Survival (2023). Alien Planet Survival is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (7.99 USD vs. 35.00 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 Alien Planet Survival
Choose Alien Planet Survival if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Planet Survival launched in 2023.
Both Factorio and Alien Planet Survival sit in Strategy, Indie, 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 |  Alien Planet Survival | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | Yamate |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 3 years older than Alien Planet Survival (2023).
- Alien Planet Survival is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (7.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Factorio has co-op; Alien Planet Survival does not.
- Factorio is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alien Planet Survival has no Deck rating yet.
Factorio vs Alien Planet Survival — FAQ
- Should I play Factorio or Alien Planet Survival first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Alien Planet Survival (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 Alien Planet Survival 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 Alien Planet Survival have multiplayer like Factorio?
- No. Factorio supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Alien Planet Survival is listed as single-player only.
- Does Factorio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Factorio is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alien Planet Survival doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.