Choose Factorybelts 2
Choose Factorybelts 2 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Factorybelts 2 launched in 2023.
Factorybelts 2 vs SPE:X
Factorybelts 2 and SPE:X both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. SPE:X (2022) is 1 year older than Factorybelts 2 (2023). Factorybelts 2 is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than SPE:X (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). 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 SPE:X
Choose SPE:X if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SPE:X launched in 2022.
Both Factorybelts 2 and SPE:X sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Factorybelts 2 |  SPE:X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robin Hänni, Bastien Darbellay | Mindtech |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SPE:X (2022) is 1 year older than Factorybelts 2 (2023).
- Factorybelts 2 is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than SPE:X (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Factorybelts 2 vs SPE:X — FAQ
- Should I play Factorybelts 2 or SPE:X first?
- If you want chronology, SPE:X (2022) came out before Factorybelts 2 (2023). 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 Factorybelts 2 and SPE:X similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.