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Factory TownVSshapez 2 - Factory

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Factory Town

Factory Town

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
73Popularity
29Value
95
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈10d
-79% $4.29
Buy Now
VS
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
78Popularity
34Value
45
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
Ends in≈12d
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

shapez 2 - Factory wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Factory Town
3 of 13 metrics
shapez 2 - Factory
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.29 Wins
$14.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$13.58 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
23 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91% positive -
97.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K -
13.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.7K -
12.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
370 -
353 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
41 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.1K -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2021 -
Apr 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFactory Town

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Maybeshapez 2 - Factory

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Factory Town
shapez 2 - Factory

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

Factory Town

Factory Town

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $4.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +86% $7.99View
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

3 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Factory Town

Quality

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

91% positive (4,107 reviews) — very positive reception
4,107 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$4.29 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-18% minor player decrease
37 concurrent players — niche audience

shapez 2 - Factory

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (13,045 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
13,045 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.62 — reasonable price
51% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($13.58)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-16% minor player decrease
1,445 concurrent players — solid base
13,045 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFactory Townshapez 2 - Factory
Release Date
November 17, 2021
April 23, 2026
Developers
Erik Asmussen
tobspr Games
Publishers
Erik Asmussen
Gamirror Games, tobspr Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32
83

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Factory Town

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 250 MB available space

shapez 2 - Factory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2000 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: For 'high' graphics preset on Full HD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Factory Town or shapez 2 - Factory?

shapez 2 - Factory won the comparison against Factory Town 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 Factory Town worth buying over shapez 2 - Factory?

Based on the metrics, shapez 2 - Factory 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 Town currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC

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