Factorio vs Starground
Factorio and Starground 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 4 years older than Starground (2024). Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Starground (79.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Factorio |  Starground | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 79.6% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | Big Boy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 4 years older than Starground (2024).
- Factorio scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Starground (79.6% positive).
- Starground is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (13.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Factorio is Deck Verified, Starground is Deck Playable.
Factorio vs Starground — FAQ
- Should I play Factorio or Starground first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Starground (2024). 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 Starground 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.
- Do both Factorio and Starground have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Starground ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.