Factorio is a video game that belongs to the construction and management simulation genre. It was created by a Czech studio called Wube Software and was launched for Windows, macOS, and Linux on August 14, 2020, after a four-year-long early access phase. The game received positive reviews during its development phase. In October 2022, it was released for Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

Factorio is a game that revolves around resource-gathering and real-time strategy, with elements of survival and management simulation. It takes inspiration from the BuildCraft and IndustrialCraft mods for Minecraft. The player’s objective is to craft tools and machines by locating and harvesting resources, which are then used to create more advanced materials. As the player advances, they can build and manage an automated factory-style system, which automates the mining, transportation, processing, and assembly of resources and products. The game provides opportunities to research advanced technologies, enabling players to create new structures, items, and upgrades, from basic automation to robots, oil refining, and powered exoskeletons.

Story

The game follows an engineer who faces a crash landing on an extraterrestrial planet. To build a rocket and escape from the planet, the engineer needs to harvest resources and establish industries. It’s worth noting that the game is a sandbox game, meaning players can keep playing beyond the storyline’s conclusion.

How long is Factorio?

When it comes to the core objectives, Factorio typically takes around 49 hours to complete. However, if you’re a thorough gamer who wants to explore every aspect of the game, it could take you approximately 219 hours to achieve 100% completion.

Reception

Factorio was well received by critics even during its early access stage. The game was applauded for effectively utilizing early access and its management system.

As of the start of 2020, two million copies of the game had been sold. One year later, in early 2021, the developers announced that over two and a half million copies had been sold. When the game celebrated its sixth anniversary in February 2022, it had sold more than 3.1 million copies.