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CosmoFabVSFactorio

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

CosmoFab

CosmoFab

Quality
28Popularity
16Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−80% $2.97
Buy Now
VS
Factorio

Factorio

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
96Popularity
49Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−9% $31.82
Buy Now

Winner

Factorio wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Grab It Now
5
CosmoFab
5 of 15 metrics
Factorio
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.97 Wins
$31.82 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.51 Wins
$34.96 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-9% -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
48 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
50% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
8 -
191.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4 -
186.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
4 Wins
4.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
17.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
195.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2026 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCosmoFab

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

Worth ItFactorio

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
CosmoFab
Factorio

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

CosmoFab

CosmoFab

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $2.97Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Factorio

Factorio

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −9% $31.82Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $35.00View

CosmoFab

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

50% positive (8 reviews) — mixed opinions
8 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.97 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Factorio

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (191,284 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
191,284 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$31.82 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-12% minor player decrease
12,514 concurrent players — very healthy
147 new reviews — still being discovered
191,284 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsCosmoFabFactorio
Release Date
July 21, 2026
August 14, 2020
Developers
StrabSphace
Wube Software LTD.
Publishers
StrabSphace
Wube Software LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
88

CosmoFab

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Factorio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11, 10
  • Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression
Which is better: CosmoFab or Factorio?

Factorio won the comparison against CosmoFab 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 CosmoFab worth buying over Factorio?

Based on the metrics, Factorio 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. CosmoFab currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC

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