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Factory TownVSshapez 2 - Factory

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

Factory Town

Factory Town

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
73Popularity
29Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−72% $5.65
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VS
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
91Popularity
34Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−55% $13.58
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Winner

shapez 2 - Factory wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Factory Town
4 of 15 metrics
shapez 2 - Factory
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.65 Wins
$14.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99 Wins
$13.58 -
Best Current Discount
-72% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
57 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
90.9% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K -
13.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.8K -
13.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
377 Wins
401 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
44 -
957 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.1K -
13.6K 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

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

Worth Itshapez 2 - Factory

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

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 −72% $5.65Buy Now
Steam
Steam +254% $19.99View
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $13.58Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +32% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +32% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +121% $29.99View

Factory Town

Quality

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

91% positive (4,135 reviews) — very positive reception
4,135 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.65 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

+23% player growth
38 concurrent players — niche audience

shapez 2 - Factory

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,589 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,589 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$13.58 — reasonable price
55% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

802 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,589 total reviews — proven game with large community
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

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.
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. shapez 2 - Factory currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC

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