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 Stella Astrum
Factorio and Stella Astrum 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 Stella Astrum (2026). Stella Astrum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Factorio (98.3% 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 Stella Astrum
Choose Stella Astrum if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stella Astrum launched in 2026.
Both Factorio and Stella Astrum sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (98.3% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Factorio |  Stella Astrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 35.00 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (114,794 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | Death Knight Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Factorio (2020) is 6 years older than Stella Astrum (2026).
- Stella Astrum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Factorio (98.3% positive).
- Stella Astrum is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Factorio (9.99 USD vs. 35.00 USD).
- Factorio has co-op; Stella Astrum does not.
- Factorio is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stella Astrum has no Deck rating yet.
Factorio vs Stella Astrum — FAQ
- Should I play Factorio or Stella Astrum first?
- If you want chronology, Factorio (2020) came out before Stella Astrum (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 Stella Astrum 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 Stella Astrum have multiplayer like Factorio?
- No. Factorio supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Stella Astrum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Factorio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Factorio is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stella Astrum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.