# Games like Hydroneer

> The closest matches to Hydroneer: Factorio, MineMogul, Satisfactory, Astro Colony, and Orebound. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Factorio](https://imho.run/games/427520/factorio) — Shares resource refinement and automation chains with Hydroneer. 114,794 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/)
2. [MineMogul](https://imho.run/games/3846120/minemogul) — Shares automation chains with Hydroneer. 2,723 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3846120/)
3. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
4. [Astro Colony](https://imho.run/games/1614550/astro-colony) — A frequent pick in Hydroneer players' libraries, and another Action. 2,648 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614550/)
5. [Orebound](https://imho.run/games/2467810/orebound) — Also Mining and Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 513 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2467810/)
6. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — A frequent pick in Hydroneer players' libraries, and another Strategy. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
7. [Forager](https://imho.run/games/751780/forager) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 13,308 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751780/)
8. [Out of Ore](https://imho.run/games/2009350/out-of-ore) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 2,339 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009350/)
9. [Stationeers](https://imho.run/games/544550/stationeers) — Shares resource refinement with Hydroneer. 5,728 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544550/)
10. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — Also Mining, like Hydroneer. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
11. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — Also Mining, like Hydroneer. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
12. [Scrap Mechanic](https://imho.run/games/387990/scrap-mechanic) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 122,038 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387990/)
13. [Autonauts](https://imho.run/games/979120/autonauts) — A frequent pick in Hydroneer players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,010 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979120/)
14. [FOUNDRY](https://imho.run/games/983870/foundry) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer. 1,870 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/983870/)
15. [ASTRONEER](https://imho.run/games/361420/astroneer) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer. 53,284 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/361420/)
16. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
17. [Medieval Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1129580/medieval-dynasty) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 18,687 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129580/)
18. [Fuel Harvest Together](https://imho.run/games/3441460/fuel-harvest-together) — Shares fluid logistics with Hydroneer. 187 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3441460/)
19. [The Planet Crafter](https://imho.run/games/1284190/the-planet-crafter) — A frequent pick in Hydroneer players' libraries, and another Adventure. 35,327 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284190/)
20. [Gold Mining Simulator](https://imho.run/games/451340/gold-mining-simulator) — Also Mining, like Hydroneer. 7,262 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/451340/)
21. [Dig Deep](https://imho.run/games/2361780/dig-deep) — Also Mining and Automation, like Hydroneer. 65 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361780/)
22. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Also Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
23. [Captain of Industry](https://imho.run/games/1594320/captain-of-industry) — Also Mining and Base-Building, like Hydroneer. 5,423 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1594320/)
24. [Techtonica](https://imho.run/games/1457320/techtonica) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like Hydroneer. 1,988 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1457320/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1106840&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1106840&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1106840&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1106840
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1106840
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hydroneer

Hydroneer is a mining-focused sandbox that tasks players with digging for gold and other resources, refining them, and building increasingly elaborate operations. The core loop combines manual hauling with automation chains and fluid logistics, letting players construct tiered upgrade systems for their bases while also pursuing smithing, fishing, or farming as alternatives. Players describe the experience as chill and contemplative, with automation loops that become hypnotic over time, and they highlight the satisfaction of intentional manual hauling alongside the freedom to choose their own path. The sandbox progression and building potential feel expansive according to reviewers. The game holds an 87% positive rating from over 18,900 Steam reviews and runs as playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1106840
- **Developer:** Foulball Hangover
- **Publisher:** Foulball Hangover
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** May 8, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1106840/hydroneer)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1106840&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1106840/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

---

*Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/1106840/hydroneer for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). Every game has one at https://imho.run/md/game/<appid>. Cite imho.run and link the game pages.*