Rematch V · Factory builders
Factorio vs Satisfactory
The two kings of automation. One is a top-down engineering masterpiece, the other lets you walk through your factory in 3D.
3 : 2 Winner: Factorio
Factorio 93
You want the deepest automation game ever made.
3
West
Satisfactory 92
You want to build and explore a giant factory in 3D with friends.
2
Five rounds
- Round 1DepthFactorioFactorio's logistics and circuits go deeper.
- Round 2SpectacleSatisfactorySatisfactory's factories are breathtaking in 3D.
- Round 3PerformanceFactorioFactorio runs huge bases smoothly.
- Round 4Easy to startSatisfactorySatisfactory is friendlier for newcomers.
- Round 5PlatformsFactorioFactorio runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Tale of the tape
| Compare | Factorio | Satisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rank | Yokozuna | Yokozuna |
| Price | $35.00 | $39.99 |
| Players | 1–8 players | 1–4 players |
| Difficulty | Demanding | Fair |
| Typical playtime | ~200 h | ~150 h |
| Steam Deck | Verified | Verified |
| Systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Released | 14 Aug 2020 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Depth | 96 | 94 |
| Feel | 94 | 94 |
| Easy to start | 72 | 82 |
| Replay | 98 | 94 |
| Value | 98 | 92 |
Pick Factorio if
You want the deepest automation game ever made.
Against Satisfactory it wins on depth, clarity and performance. Its top-down view makes huge factories readable. It is the better choice if you want the purest form of the genre.
Full review →Pick Satisfactory if
You want to build and explore a giant factory in 3D with friends.
Against Factorio it wins on spectacle and accessibility. Walking through your own factory is breathtaking, and co-op with friends is easy. It is the better choice if you want building and exploration together.
Full review →Our call. Factorio wins 3 rounds to 2. Pick Satisfactory if you want to explore and build in first person with friends.
Updated 20 Oct 2026. Prices are US Steam list prices. Rounds are editorial judgements; scores follow our method.
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