Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 114,794 Steam reviews back the pick.
Factorio vs Ghostorio
Factorio and Ghostorio both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Factorio (2020) is 10 years older than Ghostorio (2030). Both support cooperative play. 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 Ghostorio
Choose Ghostorio if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2030) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ghostorio launched in 2030.
Both Factorio and Ghostorio sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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 |  Ghostorio | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2030 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 35.00 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | REGENER |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 10 years older than Ghostorio (2030).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Factorio is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ghostorio has no Deck rating yet.
Factorio vs Ghostorio — FAQ
- Should I play Factorio or Ghostorio first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Ghostorio (2030). 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 Ghostorio similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Ghostorio have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Ghostorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Factorio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Factorio is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ghostorio doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.