Choose FOUNDRY
Choose FOUNDRY if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
FOUNDRY vs Alchemy Factory
FOUNDRY and Alchemy Factory 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. FOUNDRY (2024) is 1 year older than Alchemy Factory (2025). Alchemy Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than FOUNDRY (81.8% 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 Alchemy Factory
Choose Alchemy Factory if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 1,072 reviews.
Both FOUNDRY and Alchemy Factory sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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
 FOUNDRY |  Alchemy Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 20.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (1,870 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,072 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Channel 3 Entertainment | D5 Copperhead |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- FOUNDRY (2024) is 1 year older than Alchemy Factory (2025).
- Alchemy Factory scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than FOUNDRY (81.8% positive).
- Alchemy Factory is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than FOUNDRY (17.99 USD vs. 20.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
FOUNDRY vs Alchemy Factory — FAQ
- Which is better, FOUNDRY or Alchemy Factory?
- On Steam reviews Alchemy Factory scores higher (91.5% positive) than FOUNDRY (81.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Alchemy Factory is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FOUNDRY or Alchemy Factory first?
- If you want chronology, FOUNDRY (2024) came out before Alchemy Factory (2025). 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 FOUNDRY and Alchemy Factory 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.
- Do both FOUNDRY and Alchemy Factory have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FOUNDRY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Alchemy Factory ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.