- #1 Assembly Line 2 Mobile Version
97% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Olympus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and optimize your assembly line to make the most money possible!
Why similar: Automation 38.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Building 12.2%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #2 Genterra
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: The Bunker Studios
Windows
Humanity needs out. Genterra Corporation requires an Architect. From a remote terminal on Earth, deploy automated factories across four planets, each with its own resources, to build the rescue rocket. ARIA will guide you. Productivity is mandatory.
Why similar: Automation 37.9%, Simulation 17.7%, Building 17.6%, Strategy 14.8%, 2D 5%
- #3 MegaFactory Tycoon
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Brian Strack JensenPub: goto64 Games
Windows · Mac
In MegaFactory Tycoon, you are the manager of a fully automated factory. The factory produces consumer products that can be sold for profit on the central market. The factory is fully simulated in real-time.
Why similar: Automation 41.4%, Building 19.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Top-Down 6.6%, Resource Management 6.4%
- #4 Potion Pipeline
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Milkbag Games
Windows
Build huge factories to harvest magical resources and produce potions. Design complex production lines from simple parts to transform ingredients using a deep alchemy system. Ramp up production to fulfill Guild orders, unlock new machines, and create more powerful potions!
Why similar: Automation 39.5%, Building 20.9%, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 11.4%, Resource Management 6.7%
- #5 Mito
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ink Deer Games
Windows
A plant-sim automation game with resource management and roguelike progression. Build transport networks, manage resource flow, unlock mutations, and stack synergies as you spread across procedurally generated biomes.
Why similar: Automation 45.3%, Building 17.7%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 12.3%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #6 Car Factory Tycoon
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jomica
Windows · Mac
Build cars step-by-step in a factory sim. Design vehicles, build your garage layout, hire and train workers, manage parking inventory, and sell cars through customer orders or walk-in buyers as you expand your operation.
Why similar: Automation 42.9%, Simulation 17.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Building 13.3%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #7 Food Facility
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Lemo-Logic Studios
Windows
Food Facility is a 2D factory automation game where you design and build complex production lines to create delicious food, sell your goods, and grow your business empire!
Why similar: Automation 36.9%, Strategy 22.3%, Building 18.6%, Simulation 16.7%, Indie 5.5%
- #8 Dead Sector
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lonely Cloud
Windows
Run your own data center. Design server boards component by component, wire power and network through your floor, and dispatch contracts to your custom hardware. Scale from a single rack to a massive redundant, multi-cluster operation.
Why similar: Automation 32.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Building 15.1%, Top-Down 11.3%
- #9 Auto Factory
92% match8 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Architect Studios
Windows
Build and run your own automated factory to turn materials into a range of products!
Why similar: Automation 47.3%, Building 26.3%, Simulation 24.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #10 We Need More Steam!
91% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Mars On Fire
Windows · Linux
We Need More Steam! is about strategizing and creating as much electricity as possible for a town's people always demanding more!
Why similar: Automation 46.1%, Building 18.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #11 Industrix
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: iyox Studios
Windows · Linux
Step into the world of industrial production and become a master in factory-building! Create efficient production lines and manage your resources. As you progress through the game, you'll need to complete challenges for a certain company in order to rank up and unlock new technologies!
Why similar: Automation 40.4%, Simulation 16.9%, Building 13.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #12 FACTO
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havca Games
Windows
FACTO is a top-down factory building and business simulation game where you are the big boss. You'll have to start from scratch, build your factories and grow your business until you become one of the pillars of the global economy!
Why similar: Automation 50.1%, Simulation 13.7%, Resource Management 12%, Strategy 9.1%, Building 9%
- #13 Block Shop
89% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Foolbox Studio
Windows
Block shop is an automation puzzle game in which basic blocks are transformed and combined to create increasingly complex blocks.
Why similar: Automation 59.2%, Strategy 18.9%, Building 14%, Indie 4.4%, 2D 2.7%
- #14 Automate It: Factory Puzzle
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: South Blue MoonPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.
Why similar: Automation 41.8%, Building 17.8%, Simulation 14%, Strategy 12.3%, Resource Management 7.7%
- #15 FARWORLD BEACON
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: BEACON STUDIO
Windows
You are the supreme commander who directing the construction of a galactic space base. You need to manage the living and administrative needs of the space base residents, establish the industrial chain for space docks and starship, and ultimately complete a dream starship.
Why similar: Automation 36%, Building 21.6%, Simulation 15.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #16 Planetary Factory - An Idle Automation Game
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MadJones
Windows
Grow your planetary empire from a small base to a massive production powerhouse in Planetary Factory. Balance inputs and outputs to maximize profits and minimize waste, research advanced technologies, and build a formidable military to conquer hostile planets.
Why similar: Automation 43.3%, Building 15.9%, Simulation 10.1%, Resource Management 8.8%, Strategy 8.6%
- #17 Endless Engine
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wizard Hat Studio
Windows
A roguelike where you build a factory — not a character.
Why similar: Automation 45.4%, Building 16.9%, Simulation 14.2%, Resource Management 9.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #18 The Factory Must Grow
85% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Krayno Studios
Windows
The Factory Must Grow is a 3D first-person factory builder where you mine resources, craft machines, and research tech. Begin by unlocking your first technology, then expand into a sprawling, multi-layered production empire. From small setups to massive systems, your imagination is the only limit!
Why similar: Automation 45.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Building 14.1%, Strategy 11%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #19 Astral Industrial Complex
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Con7rad7
Windows
A space automation game with rogue lite elements. Take the role of a rogue defense drone building up a mining and defense industry in the far reaches of space.
Why similar: Automation 47.5%, Strategy 17.6%, Building 12.9%, Resource Management 9.7%, Top-Down 8%
- #20 Factorwave
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plaza Studio
Windows
Fast-paced factory builder with combat. Automate, defend, and destroy the alien mothership!
Why similar: Automation 50.2%, Building 17.8%, Resource Management 10%, Simulation 9.2%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #21 Assembly Line 2
83% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Olympus
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Assembly Line 2, you take charge of your factory, where strategic organization is key. Create intricate production lines, unlocking a plethora of blueprints to craft advanced resources. Fine-tune and upgrade machines for optimal efficiency and elevating your empire to new heights.
Why similar: Automation 56.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 14.2%, Top-Down 7.3%, 2D 4.5%
- #22 Factory Magnate
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Rising TailPub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
A casual factory builder for everyone. Construct production lines, complete objectives, and unlock new machines as you grow your industrial empire—no stress, no combat, just satisfying progress.
Why similar: Automation 43.1%, Building 18.4%, Resource Management 10.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8.8%
- #23 Little Big Workshop
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,371 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Automation 31%, Simulation 20.7%, Building 19.9%, Strategy 16.4%, Resource Management 10%
- #24 Let Them Fall
82% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Marcin Kubala
Windows
Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?
Why similar: Automation 43.4%, Building 19.8%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 15.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #25 Factomancer
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Voltige Games
Windows · Mac
The Order sends you on a mission. Armed with technology powered by magic, build production chains, plan, transform, optimize, and prepare for the unexpected. In this automation roguelite, the Eye of the Order watches your moves: failure is only a step toward perfection.
Why similar: Automation 48.2%, Building 13.4%, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #26 Islandustry
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Proper Puppy
Windows
Find the best island, outbid your rivals and start exploiting it. Automate your production and watch the market to sell your goods at the right price. Use your profits to buy upgrades and make your production chain even faster.
Why similar: Automation 42.9%, Building 17.7%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 9.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #27 plexum
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Jephinca
Windows
A third-person automation game driven by narrative progression. Build elaborate machines that feed an interplanetary network as you move from planet to planet.
Why similar: Automation 48.6%, Building 20.9%, Resource Management 11.4%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8.3%
- #28 Prodix
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tyler CritchlowPub: Brody Critchlow
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prodix is a 2D isometric factory automation game, where the goal is to import, export, and automate your production of many different materials and items; while also managing company relationships through contracts.
Why similar: Automation 56.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Building 11.3%, Resource Management 8.2%, 2D 3.3%
- #29 Recursion
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cidots
Windows
Flowchart is your weapon. Recursion is a strategy game merging logic circuit design with tower defense. architect their paths, and defend the system by engineering the perfect logic loop with maximum efficiency.
Why similar: Automation 44.3%, Building 19.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #30 BricksPhilosophorum
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 芥语工作室
Windows
[点金方块]BricksPhilosophorum is an automated game that uses an assembly line to study alchemy. The game starts with collecting minerals, purchasing land, unlocking technology, and building automated production lines.
Why similar: Automation 46.4%, Building 21%, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 11.4%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #31 uFactory
76% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Lucid Silence Games
Windows · Linux
uFactory is the ultimate in finely-tuned and customizable logistics challenges. Navigate the complexities of manufacturing processes inspired by real industrial methods, but do it your way.
Why similar: Automation 36.3%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 17.4%, Building 15.1%, Resource Management 6.1%
- #32 My Tiny Grocery Store - Desktop Idle Supermarket Game
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
My Tiny Grocery Store is an idle shopping simulator located in the bottom right corner of your screen that allows you to manage your store while also completing other tasks! Design your store, arrange your shelves, and enjoy earning money.
Why similar: Automation 47.5%, Building 15.3%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy 10.5%, Resource Management 5.8%
- #33 Shape Together
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Blu
Windows · Mac
Shape Together is a factory-building game: lay mines, belts, and machines, automate shapes, and use them to defeat monsters and bosses. Hold back waves, grow stronger over time—solo or with friends on Steam.
Why similar: Automation 42.2%, Simulation 20.8%, Strategy 19.1%, Resource Management 11%, Indie 6.9%
- #34 Factory Engineer
78% matchMixed46% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Mind Leak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Factory Engineer is a factory simulation game which is about creating a huge automated factory by building production lines to create products and make money. Start with simple products,make money,unlock technologies then create the most sophisticated products.
Why similar: Automation 28.9%, Building 23.4%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #35 Gear Number Go Up
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eyal Hazor
Windows · Linux
Build a gear mechanism to create really really big numbers in this incremental / roguelike game. Gears have functions on their teeth that affect other gears. Use them to create number exploding combinations.
Why similar: Building 31.8%, Automation 31.4%, Simulation 19.9%, Strategy 11.7%, 2D 4.5%
- #36 挂机工厂 AFK Industarry
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: weathering
Windows
从钻木取火,到飞向银河!《挂机工厂》是一款麻雀虽小,五脏俱全的流水线建设游戏。种田→畜牧→冶金→工业革命→开辟航线→电子芯片→改造星球→探索宇宙,用你的双手创造这一切!
Why similar: Automation 55.9%, Simulation 17%, Building 15.9%, Resource Management 7.6%, 2D 3%
- #37 Terraform Inc
77% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: FuzzyCube
Windows · Linux
Terraform Inc is a game to build a reliable physics-based delivery network. You will get new planets, add enhancements in transit, then deliver to buyers. Construct elaborate designs to prove your ingenuity. Choose your friends wisely, working to earn respect and unlock even further opportunities.
Why similar: Automation 45.7%, Building 28.2%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #38 Captain of Industry
73% matchVery Positive90% of 10,894 reviews2022
Dev: MaFi Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 84.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.
Why similar: Automation 54.4%, Resource Management 13.7%, Building 13.4%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 7.9%
- #39 Alien Planet Survival
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Yamate
Windows
You drift in space, land on a random planet, collect materials, survive, develop civilization technology, conquer more planets, idle automation factory game
Why similar: Automation 48.4%, Building 17.9%, Resource Management 10.6%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #40 The Factory
73% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Awesome Studios
Windows
The Factory is a first-person, factory sim game with machine purchasing, upgrading, and building expansion. Use income from crafted products to buy and upgrade tools and buildings. Upgrade your factory layout to gain infinite wealth while trying not to lose money from damaging products.
Why similar: Automation 43.7%, Simulation 19.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Building 13.8%, Resource Management 4.3%
- #41 10000 Pizzas Please
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team K6Pub: gamegine
Windows
Build and automate your own pizza factory to feed waves of hungry aliens! Manage resources, optimize machinery, and design the ultimate production line in this delightfully chaotic cooking and automation simulator packed with cheese, conveyor belts, and cosmic mayhem. Sign Up for Playtest
Why similar: Automation 47.4%, Simulation 12.3%, Resource Management 11.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Building 8.9%
- #42 Hue Factory
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yellow Tree Games
Windows
A colorful, minimalist automation game. Place machines, mix colors, and manage the flow of an evolving factory. Listen to the hum of the machines and watch the colors blend while keeping your lines efficient.
Why similar: Automation 58.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Resource Management 8.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #43 Alchemy Factory
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,293 reviews2025
Dev: D5 CopperheadPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Craft your workshop as an alchemist! Harness arcane devices to automate crafting. Sell alchemical goods, fulfill commissions, and rise to become a renowned alchemy magnate. Multiplayer Supported! Invite master designers to (ahem) contribute their expertise—let them optimize your production lines!
Why similar: Automation 53.7%, Building 21.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 7.8%, Resource Management 6.3%
- #44 Idle interstellar Factory 2
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yamate
Windows
This is a factory game based on text and 2d drag and drop. You need to complete the process from mining resources to the final interstellar resource mining and transportation. You will continue to unlock new technologies and experience many unexpected challenges along the way.
Why similar: Automation 59.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Resource Management 9.4%, 2D 5.7%
- #45 Assemblands
70% matchMostly Positive68% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Tafusoft
Windows
Build your factory from zero and produce high-tech products like drones, PC, robots and compete against thousands of players.
Why similar: Automation 44.6%, Building 21.2%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 9.7%, Resource Management 5.1%
- #46 Car Factory
71% match9 user reviews22% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: 5 Games
Windows
Assemble vehicles on a realistic production line, from the chassis to the final assembly. Optimize your production process to work more efficiently and unlock new models.
Why similar: Automation 48.5%, Building 27.6%, Simulation 12.6%, Strategy 6.4%, Indie 3.3%
- #47 Beltex
70% matchVery Positive86% of 226 reviews2022
Dev: Notional Games
Windows
Beltex is a casual factory game played on a hex map. Extract numbers. Combine them using mathematical operations. Deliver them using belts across a huge map. Unlock new buildings and upgrades.
Why similar: Automation 42.8%, Building 16.6%, Resource Management 10.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 8%
- #48 Lazy Witch's Factory
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MELTCLOCK.Inc
Windows
A run-based rogue-lite factory builder where middle management meets lawless Hell. Optimize production, make questionable deals, and race against the debt deadline.
Why similar: Automation 39.4%, Building 17.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Resource Management 9.9%, Strategy 9.4%
- #49 Erzperium
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: PhandoGames
Windows
Inspired by many automation and idle games, I wanted to create something centered around ores. With modern desktop games being so easy to run in the background, this is the perfect game to have running while working or gaming on the side.
Why similar: Automation 58.7%, Simulation 14.5%, Indie 13.5%, Strategy 13.3%
- #50 Mob Factory
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 477 reviews2023
Dev: LiterallyEveryone Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Mob factory is an tower defense and automation game for the lazy adventurer. Smelt down enemy loot into turrets & factories to automate an ever expanding dungeon from the comfort of your tower.
Why similar: Automation 49.9%, Building 13%, Simulation 11%, Resource Management 11%, Strategy 7.5%
- #51 Automachef
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 913 reviews2019
Dev: Rhombico GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Automachef, a resource management puzzler where you design kitchens, program machinery and watch your genius come to life! It’s time to engineer tomorrow’s kitchen, today!
Why similar: Automation 50.8%, Simulation 26.4%, Resource Management 11.2%, Indie 7.9%, Strategy 3.2%
- #52 Masterplan Tycoon: Foundations
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Bureau BravinPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Foundations is a free version of Masterplan Tycoon, a minimalist resource management sim. The world is your playground: start with simple production lines for basic needs and evolve into a production powerhouse in an elegant and stress-free setting
Why similar: Automation 34.1%, Building 23.6%, Resource Management 12.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Strategy 11.5%
- #53 Swarmdustry
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mitchy Studios
Windows
Build a living factory and automate the Swarm. Harvest resources, build mega factories and evolve organic industry. Balance growth, efficiency, creep spread, and survive in a world that fights back.
Why similar: Automation 41.5%, Building 14.6%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 9%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #54 Idle Lab Rats
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex BrownPub: FAFF Games
Windows
Train rats in a series of mazes and help them improve their stats. Submit rats for grant money and use it to upgrade your lab with new tools and buy new rats with powerful abilities! These new rats have such amazing potential. How smart are these rats becoming?
Why similar: Automation 30.2%, Simulation 22.7%, Strategy 19%, Top-Down 12.7%, Resource Management 6.4%
- #55 Pixel Factory
66% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: White Flame
Windows
Build and automate your own factory in Pixel Factory. Paint cubes in different colors and create unique patterns, design efficient production lines and upgrade your buildings to optimize production.
Why similar: Automation 58.9%, Building 23.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #56 Iron Inc.
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Segment Games
Windows · Mac
Iron Inc is an interplanetary factory automation game where you colonize, build, and fight on planets across the galaxy while developing inter-planetary logistics systems. Create massive bases and engage in combat on the ground and in space.
Why similar: Automation 42.5%, Simulation 26.3%, Strategy 24.1%, Indie 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #57 Bestion
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: JellyCat Games
Windows
Bestion is a game that combines Roguelike tower defense elements with automated factory construction. Players are required to construct their own factory on a planet and protect the kernel from monster attacks.
Why similar: Automation 54.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Building 9.4%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #58 Manaftory
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hiyakaru
Windows
Collect resources, build machines, and automate everything. Explore magical lands, face hostile creatures, and turn their loot into part of your factory system. This is your Manaftory — a magical factory powered by mana.
Why similar: Automation 64.6%, Simulation 20.6%, Resource Management 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #59 Fakutori
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antoine Latour
Windows
Fakutori is a laid-back and colorful automation game; place machines, discover new elements, and try to craft the elusive Legendary Blocks! No limits, no pressure, just blocks!
Why similar: Automation 48%, Building 22.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Resource Management 10.5%, 2D 4.5%