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Factorio

Wube Software LTD.· August 14, 2020
StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
GameValio RecommendationWorth It

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

Lowest price ever
Fan favorite (191,284 reviews)
Quality
95/100
Value
77/100
Popularity
56/100
$31.82

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated last month ago

Spread$3.18
Avg$33.41
Hist. Low$31.82
Best Price Historical Low! -9%
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Steam

Official Store · 9 months ago

$35.00
Downloadable Content
1
Factorio: Space Age
DLC
Factorio: Space Age
Steam
$35.00
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Current Price

$31.82

Hist. Low · $31.82

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Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
95/100
98% positive (191,284 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
191,284 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
77/100
$31.82 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity
Popularity
56/100
-12% minor player decrease
12,514 concurrent players — very healthy
147 new reviews — still being discovered
191,284 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

August 14, 2020

Developers

Wube Software LTD.

Publishers

Wube Software LTD.

Platforms

Linux, Windows, MacOs

Achievements

88

Steam Recs

195,075

Official Website

www.factorio.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeSubtitle OptionsPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 30 languages

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainHungarianDutchNorwegian

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 11, 10
ProcessorQuad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
DirectXVersion 11
Storage10 GB available space
Additional NotesHigh sprite resolution, High quality compression

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

187k

POSITIVE · 5k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

13k

PEAK (24H) · 26k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Factorio worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Factorio cheapest?

The best current deal for Factorio is on Kinguin for $31.82.

That's a 9% discount.

🔥 This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Factorio?

Factorio is categorized as: Strategy, Casual, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Factorio available on?

Factorio is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Factorio released?

Factorio was released on August 14, 2020.

How many people are playing Factorio?

According to recent data, Factorio has approximately 12,514 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is Factorio on sale right now?

Factorio is currently 9% off on Kinguin for $31.82.

🔥 That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made Factorio?

Developed by: Wube Software LTD.

Published by: Wube Software LTD.

What are the best deals for Factorio?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Factorio across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $31.82 (-9%)
  • Steam: $35.00
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