Choose uFactory
Choose uFactory if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. uFactory launched in 2025.
uFactory vs Gearplexed
uFactory and Gearplexed 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. uFactory (2025) is 1 year older than Gearplexed (2026). uFactory is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Gearplexed (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Gearplexed
Choose Gearplexed if you want a Casual game with Stereo Sound. Gearplexed launched in 2026.
Both uFactory and Gearplexed sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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
 uFactory |  Gearplexed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.8% positive (47 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lucid Silence Games | Train of Thought Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- uFactory (2025) is 1 year older than Gearplexed (2026).
- uFactory is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Gearplexed (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- uFactory is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gearplexed has no Deck rating yet.
uFactory vs Gearplexed — FAQ
- Should I play uFactory or Gearplexed first?
- If you want chronology, uFactory (2025) came out before Gearplexed (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 uFactory and Gearplexed 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 uFactory run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — uFactory is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gearplexed doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.