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Games Like The Factory Must Grow

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Automation, Singleplayer, Resource Management.

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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!

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 88% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2024-09-16
Developer: Krayno Studios
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Automation 35.1%, Simulation 15.3%, Base Building 11.5%, City Builder 11%, Resource Management 8.4%

  2. #2 Techtonica
    96% matchMixed65% of 3,183 reviews2024
    Dev: Fire Hose Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Techtonica is a first-person factory automation game with a gripping mystery about mining your way out from the depths of an alien planet. Explore bioluminescent caves, mold destructible terrain, construct a massive subterranean factory. Dig your way toward answers & discover the secrets of Calyx.

    Why similar: Automation 29.4%, Resource Management 10.4%, Base Building 9.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Building 9.3%

  3. #3 Potion Pipeline
    96% 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 31.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 12.9%, Building 11.7%, Base Building 10.7%

  4. #4 Alchemy Factory
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,078 reviews2025
    Dev: D5 CopperheadPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 21.8 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 34.2%, Crafting 10.4%, Building 9.8%, Base Building 9%, First-Person 7.6%

  5. #5 Builderment
    95% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2023
    Dev: Builderment LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Builderment is a casual factory builder, where you are sent to far away planets to keep Earth going with fresh resources. Establish your base, then mine, build, transport, and ultimately design an automated operation that will save your home one shipment at a time!

    Why similar: Automation 31.4%, Resource Management 12.4%, Crafting 12.2%, Base Building 11.1%, City Builder 10.4%

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    94% match8 user reviews25% of 8 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 32.5%, Building 13.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Base Building 11.8%, Crafting 9.3%

  7. #7 Kardashev
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

    Kardashev is a first-person, space set, procedural open world, factory building game. Your primary goal is to ascend the Kardashev Scale.

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  8. #8 Mito
    92% 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 36.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Resource Management 14%, Strategy 12.2%, Building 10.1%

  9. #9 Cartefact
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Sillage Games
    Windows · Mac

    Cartefact is an automation card game. Craft, automate and manage resources all through cards Play as a young explorer who lands on a distant alien planet to uncover its mysteries and find a way to solve humanity’s energy crisis.

    Why similar: Automation 41.6%, Crafting 15.7%, Resource Management 15.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Base Building 11.5%

  10. #10 TowerLine
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
    Windows

    Build production lines to extract resources, craft parts, and assemble towers. Complete orders, earn rewards, unlock new machines, and grow your factory.

    Why similar: Automation 32.1%, Resource Management 13.6%, Crafting 13.2%, Base Building 11.7%, Simulation 10.3%

  11. #11 Industrix
    90% matchNo user reviews
    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 31.4%, Simulation 18.8%, Resource Management 13.4%, Strategy 11%, Crafting 8.4%

  12. #12 Little Big Workshop
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
    Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!

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  13. #13 Islandustry
    88% 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 31.9%, Base Building 11.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Resource Management 9.5%, City Builder 9.3%

  14. #14 Captain of Industry
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 10,408 reviews2022
    Dev: MaFi Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 80.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 37.4%, Resource Management 16.6%, Base Building 12.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 6.6%

  15. #15 Factorization
    89% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Anubis Gaming
    Windows · Linux

    In Factorization, you must plan and build a factory capable of producing ever more complex resources. You focus on designing optimal production lines while carefully balancing your budget. In the meantime your workers build your designs and carry out the day-to-day tasks in your factory.

    Why similar: Automation 45.5%, Simulation 16.8%, Building 13.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Resource Management 9.1%

  16. #16 Automation Station
    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Explore a mysterious planet, harvest and refine resources, discover new technology, craft machines, and set up automated factories.

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    86% 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 39.8%, Resource Management 16%, Crafting 14.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Strategy 7.3%

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    85% 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.

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: -
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Wube Software LTD.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 44.8 hrsMean: 188.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Windows

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    Dev: Factory Trashcension
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kickback games
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    Dev: Tbjbu2
    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dubious DesignPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows

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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Light Game
    Windows

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  39. #39 Chocolate Factory
    74% matchMixed54% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: Tbjbu2
    Windows

    Build your dream Chocolate Factory among candy cane forests and gumdrop hills to produce the tastiest sweets. A delicious first-person factory automation game with a little exploration and combat. Confectionary conveyor belt heaven awaits!

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Enzed Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 474 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dmitry Medvedev
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 晓猫
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CNES Studio
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: plyoung
    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bioreactor Studios
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Matlyce Studio
    Windows

    Welcome to Ascend Factory, a factory simulation game that challenges your ingenuity and resource management skills. Immerse yourself in a world of automation and strategic planning as you progress through levels of increasing complexity!

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  53. #53 FluxWerks
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Metallibitti Oy
    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 300 reviews2024
    Dev: Never Games Limited
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    72% matchMixed46% of 132 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    66% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Create an automated system that terraforms a planet with an army of drones. Craft and build bases, set up a weather monitoring system, prepare to survive different types of storms, and take control of the climate and biomes!

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    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 265,414 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 108.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    67% matchVery Positive81% of 760 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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