Choose Opus Magnum
Choose Opus Magnum if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 3,341 Steam reviews back the pick.
Opus Magnum vs Number Machine: Math Factory
Opus Magnum and Number Machine: Math Factory both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Opus Magnum (2017) is 9 years older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026). Opus Magnum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Number Machine: Math Factory 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 Number Machine: Math Factory
Choose Number Machine: Math Factory if you want a Strategy and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Number Machine: Math Factory launched in 2026.
Both Opus Magnum and Number Machine: Math Factory sit in 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
 Opus Magnum |  Number Machine: Math Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,341 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | ARIELEK |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Opus Magnum (2017) is 9 years older than Number Machine: Math Factory (2026).
- Opus Magnum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Number Machine: Math Factory has no Deck rating yet.
Opus Magnum vs Number Machine: Math Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Opus Magnum or Number Machine: Math Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Opus Magnum (2017) came out before Number Machine: Math Factory (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 Opus Magnum and Number Machine: Math Factory similar?
- They overlap on 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 Opus Magnum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Opus Magnum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Number Machine: Math Factory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.