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Captain of IndustryVSFactory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Captain of Industry

Captain of Industry

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessBase BuildingSingleplayer3D +13
Quality
73Popularity
33Value
49
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−22% $27.45
Buy
VS
Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

IndieSimulationEarly AccessStrategySingleplayer3D +7
Quality
54Popularity
10Value
78
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−10% $13.49
Buy

Winner

Captain of Industry wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Captain of Industry
9 of 14 metrics
Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$27.45 -
$13.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$24.49 -
$13.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-22% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
81.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
11.1K Wins
16 -
Positive Steam Reviews
10.0K Wins
13 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
3 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.0K Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
11.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
125 Wins
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2022 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCaptain of Industry

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleFactory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Captain of Industry
Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Captain of Industry

Captain of Industry

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −22% $27.45Buy
Steam
Steam +27% $34.99View
Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $13.49Buy

Captain of Industry

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

90% positive (11,117 reviews): very positive reception
11,117 reviews: large sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$27.45: mid-range price
22% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($24.49)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players down 20% in recent days
1,384 concurrent players: solid base
11,117 total reviews: proven game with large community

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (14 reviews): very positive reception
14 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$13.49: reasonable price
10% off: minor discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 29% in recent days
10 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsCaptain of IndustryFactory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat
Release date
May 31, 2022
October 1, 2026
Developers
MaFi Games
Chett Fitzgerald
Publishers
MaFi Games
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
125

Captain of Industry

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Processor: Quad-core CPU @4.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card, GTX 1660 6GB
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 4500 / i3‑12100F or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3050 (6GB) / RX 7600 (or better)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Captain of Industry or Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat?

Captain of Industry won the comparison against Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Captain of Industry worth buying over Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat?

Based on the metrics, Captain of Industry won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC

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