Choose Factorio
Choose Factorio if you want a Strategy game with LAN Co-op, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 114,794 Steam reviews back the pick.
Factorio vs Sortman
Factorio and Sortman both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Factorio is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sortman has no Deck rating yet. 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 Sortman
Choose Sortman if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Factorio and Sortman sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 |  Sortman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| 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, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wube Software LTD. | Bluehood Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Factorio is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sortman has no Deck rating yet.
Factorio vs Sortman — FAQ
- Are Factorio and Sortman similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Sortman have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Factorio ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Sortman ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Factorio run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Factorio is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sortman doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.