Play it if
You want to build and explore a giant factory in 3D with friends.
Skip it if
You want the most complex logistics puzzles.
Fact sheet
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Online play
- Yes
- Cross-play
- Yes
- Solo
- Great solo or in a small group
- Difficulty
- Fair
- Typical playtime
- ~150 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
You work for FICSIT, a corporation that sends you to an alien world to extract resources. Project Assembly asks for ever more complex parts.
2How it plays
You place buildings in first person, design layouts in 3D and connect them with belts, pipes, trains and drones. Exploring the beautiful map to find resources is half the fun.
3Where it beats its rival
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.
4Look & sound
The alien biomes and giant structures look stunning. Seeing your factory from a hilltop at sunset is a highlight.
5Setup & value
It lists at $39.99, runs on Windows, supports cross-platform multiplayer and is Verified on Steam Deck. It left Early Access with its 1.0 release in September 2024.
Best bits
- Spectacular first-person building
- Beautiful world
- Easy to share with friends
Watch out
- Large factories can get messy
- Less deep than its rival
Score sheet
- Depth 25%
- 94
- Feel 25%
- 94
- Easy to start 15%
- 82
- Replay 20%
- 94
- Value 15%
- 92
94 × 25% + 94 × 25% + 82 × 15% + 94 × 20% + 92 × 15% = 91.90 → 92
The judges' verdict
Verdict
“Satisfactory is the most beautiful factory game you can play. It narrowly loses this rematch on depth.”
By the Bet Compare Guide editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
