Automation Simulator games
Discovery Queue

Games like Captain of Industry, Factorio, and Shapez 2: Factory, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 12, 2026

  • 1
    1
    Captain of Industry
    2022May 2022 by MaFi Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    8.44 Excellent-
  • 2
    2
    Factorio
    2020August 2020 by Wube Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    8.03 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Shapez 2: Factory
    2026April 2026 by tobspr Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    7.95 Good++
  • 4
    4
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.58 Good
  • 5
    5
    Against the Storm
    2023December 2023 by Eremite Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    7.28 Good-
  • 6
    6
    The Last Clockwinder
    2022June 2022 by Pontoco
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure
    7.20 Good-
  • 7
    7
    Satisfactory
    2024September 2024 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    7.19 Good-
  • 8
    8
    Dyson Sphere Program
    2021January 2021 by Youthcat Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.05 Good--
  • 9
    9
    Turing Complete
    2021October 2021 by LevelHead
    Puzzle, Simulator, Educational
    Puzzle, Simulator, Educational
    7.02 Good--
  • 10
    10
    Last Call BBS
    2022August 2022 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.98 Good--
  • 11
    11
    Per Aspera
    2020December 2020 by Tlön Industries
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.76 Okay++
  • 12
    12
    Opus Magnum
    2017December 2017 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Fantasy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Fantasy
    6.75 Okay++
  • 13
    13
    The Farmer Was Replaced
    2025October 2025 by Timon Herzog
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.69 Okay++
  • 14
    14
    Shenzhen I/O
    2016October 2016 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.64 Okay++
  • 15
    15
    Stationeers
    2017December 2017 by RocketWerkz
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    6.64 Okay++
  • 16
    16
    Noita
    2020October 2020 by Nolla Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.63 Okay++
  • 17
    17
    Schedule I
    2025March 2025 by TVGS
    Simulator, Strategy, Open world
    Simulator, Strategy, Open world
    6.54 Okay+
  • 18
    18
    Software Inc.
    2015May 2015 by Coredumping
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.51 Okay+
  • 19
    19
    Exapunks
    2018October 2018 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.47 Okay+
  • 20
    20
    Clanfolk
    2022July 2022 by MinMax Games Ltd.
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.36 Okay
  • 21
    21
    Human Resource Machine
    2015October 2015 by Tomorrow Corporation
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.35 Okay
  • 22
    22
    Planet Crafter
    2024April 2024 by Miju Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.33 Okay
  • 23
    23
    Timberborn
    2026March 2026 by Mechanistry
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    6.30 Okay
  • 24
    24
    7 Billion Humans
    2018August 2018 by Tomorrow Corporation
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.33 Okay
  • 25
    25
    Astroneer
    2019February 2019 by System Era Softworks
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    Simulator, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.23 Okay
  • 26
    26
    Infinifactory
    2015June 2015 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    6.22 Okay
  • 27
    27
    Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    2024June 2024 by 3Division
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.20 Okay
  • 28
    28
    Shapez
    2020June 2020 by Tobias Springer
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.17 Okay
  • 29
    29
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    2022October 2022 by Walternate Realities
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Okay
  • 30
    30
    Rail Route
    2022February 2022 by Bitrich.info
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.14 Okay
  • 31
    31
    SpaceChem
    2011January 2011 by Zachtronics Industries
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.13 Okay
  • 32
    32
    Go-Go Town!
    2026July 2026 by Prideful Sloth
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.13 Okay
  • 33
    33
    TIS-100
    2015July 2015 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Text
    Puzzle, Simulator, Text
    6.09 Okay-
  • 34
    34
    Stormworks: Build and Rescue
    2020September 2020 by Sunfire Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.08 Okay-
  • 35
    35
    Big Pharma
    2015August 2015 by Positech Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    6.08 Okay-
  • 36
    36
    Station to Station
    2023October 2023 by Galaxy Grove
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    6.06 Okay-
  • 37
    37
    Airport CEO
    2017September 2017 by Apoapsis Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    6.05 Okay-
  • 38
    38
    Production Line
    2017May 2017
    Simulator, Strategy, Automation
    Simulator, Strategy, Automation
    6.02 Okay-
  • 39
    39
    The Wandering Village
    2025July 2025 by Stray Fawn Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.99 Okay-
  • 40
    40
    Autonauts
    2019October 2019 by Denki
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    5.95 Okay-
  • 41
    41
    The Signal State
    2021September 2021 by Reckoner Industries
    Puzzle, Simulator, Cyberpunk
    Puzzle, Simulator, Cyberpunk
    5.95 Okay-
  • 42
    42
    Molek-Syntez
    2019November 2019 by Zachtronics
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    Puzzle, Simulator, Science fiction
    5.94 Okay-
  • 43
    43
    Little Big Workshop
    2019October 2019 by Mirage Game Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    5.90 Okay-
  • 44
    44
    Flotsam
    2025December 2025 by Pajama Llama
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    5.89 Okay-
  • 45
    45
    Outpath
    2023October 2023 by David Moralejo Sánchez
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.87 Okay--
  • 46
    46
    FortressCraft Evolved!
    2013December 2013 by ProjectorGames
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.87 Okay--
  • 47
    47
    SimplePlanes
    2014December 2014 by Jundroo
    Simulator, Educational, Exploration
    Simulator, Educational, Exploration
    5.71 Okay--
  • 48
    48
    Nova Lands
    2023June 2023 by BEHEMUTT
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.64 Okay--
  • 49
    49
    Hydroneer
    2020May 2020 by Foulball Hangover
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.63 Okay--
  • 50
    50
    Main Assembly
    2021January 2021 by Bad Yolk Games
    Simulator, Adventure, Crafting
    Simulator, Adventure, Crafting
    5.61 Mediocre++
  • 51
    51
    Juno: New Origins
    2019September 2019 by Jundroo
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    5.59 Mediocre++
  • 52
    52
    Rover Mechanic Simulator
    2020January 2020 by ▲ Pyramid Games
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    Simulator, Science fiction, Educational
    5.46 Mediocre++
  • 53
    53
    Necesse
    2025October 2025 by Fair Games Studio
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    5.43 Mediocre++
  • 54
    54
    Stardeus
    2022October 2022 by Kodo Linija
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    5.39 Mediocre++
  • 55
    55
    Rusty's Retirement
    2024April 2024 by Mister Morris Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    Simulator, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.38 Mediocre++
  • 56
    56
    Plantera
    2016January 2016 by VaragtP
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    5.36 Mediocre+
  • 57
    57
    Plan B: Terraform
    2025August 2025 by Gaddy Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.35 Mediocre+
  • 58
    58
    Astro Colony
    2026June 2026 by Terad Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    5.32 Mediocre+
  • 59
    59
    Rise of Industry
    2019May 2019 by Dapper Penguin Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    5.12 Mediocre
  • 60
    60
    while True: learn()
    2019January 2019 by Luden.io
    Puzzle, Simulator, Educational
    Puzzle, Simulator, Educational
    5.09 Mediocre
  • 61
    61
    Contraption Maker
    2014July 2014 by Spotkin
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    Platform, Puzzle, Simulator
    4.92 Mediocre
  • 62
    62
    Time Warpers
    2018November 2018 by Proton Studio Inc
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    4.89 Mediocre
  • 63
    63
    Factory Town
    2019May 2019 by Erik Asmussen
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    4.86 Mediocre-
  • 64
    64
    Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor
    2018October 2018 by Stray Fawn Studio
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    Simulator, Science fiction, Survival
    4.79 Mediocre-
  • 65
    65
    Driftland: The Magic Revival
    2019April 2019 by Star Drifters
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.76 Mediocre-
  • 66
    66
    AdVenture Capitalist
    2014May 2014 by Hyper Hippo Entertainment
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    4.34 Weak++
  • 67
    67
    Blueprint Tycoon
    2016May 2016 by Endless Loop Studios
    Simulator, Business, Isometric
    Simulator, Business, Isometric
    3.64 Weak
  • 68
    68
    Automachef
    2019July 2019 by Rhombico Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 69
    69
    Hammerting
    2021November 2021 by Warpzone Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 70
    70
    Infraspace
    2021October 2021
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
  • 71
    71
    Autonauts vs Piratebots
    2022July 2022 by Denki
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Needs more reviews
  • 72
    72
    Havendock
    2025April 2025 by YYZ
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Simulator, Strategy, Survival
    Needs more reviews
  • 73
    73
    Techtonica
    2024November 2024 by Fire Hose Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
  • 74
    74
    Voxel Tycoon
    2021April 2021 by Voxel Tycoon
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Needs more reviews
  • 75
    75
    Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game
    2015March 2015 by Camshaft Software
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    Racing, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 76
    76
    Abriss: Build to Destroy
    2023September 2023 by Randwerk
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 77
    77
    Mech Mechanic Simulator
    2021March 2021 by Polyslash
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Simulator, Science fiction, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
  • 78
    78
    Recipe for Disaster
    2021November 2021 by Dapper Penguin Studios
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Simulator, Strategy, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
  • 79
    79
    Fantastic Contraption
    2016April 2016 by Radial Games
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 80
    80
    The Last Starship
    2026February 2026 by Introversion Software
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
  • 81
    81
    Foundry
    2024May 2024 by MEDER Dynamics
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
  • 82
    82
    Desynced
    2026March 2026 by Stage Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 83
    83
    Idle Research
    2022August 2022
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Needs more reviews
  • 84
    84
    Buggos
    2021November 2021 by IntrepidMarmot
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Needs more reviews
  • 85
    85
    Grey Hack
    2017December 2017 by Loading Home
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
  • 86
    86
    Transport INC
    2020August 2020 by DIGIFOX
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Simulator, Strategy, Business
    Needs more reviews
  • 87
    87
    Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
    2025May 2025 by Massive Miniteam
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
    Needs more reviews
  • 88
    88
    Virtual Circuit Board
    2023October 2023 by Reverie Foundry
    Simulator, Colorful, Pixel Graphics
    Simulator, Colorful, Pixel Graphics
    Needs more reviews
  • 89
    89
    Smart Factory Tycoon
    2022March 2022 by Turquoise Revival Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction
    Needs more reviews
  • 90
    90
    Freshly Frosted
    2022June 2022 by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 91
    91
    Gladiabots
    2019May 2019 by GFX47
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Needs more reviews
  • 92
    92
    Planet Nomads
    2019May 2019 by Craneballs
    RPG, Simulator, Quiz/Trivia
    RPG, Simulator, Quiz/Trivia
    Needs more reviews
  • 93
    93
    Automation Empire
    2019November 2019 by DOG HOGGLER
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Simulator, Strategy, Isometric
    Needs more reviews
  • 94
    94
    Joy of Programming: Software Engineering Simulator
    2025January 2025 by Prof. Scherer
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
  • 95
    95
    GolfTopia
    2021March 2021 by Minmax Games
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
    Needs more reviews
  • 96
    96
    Alan's Automaton Workshop
    2022January 2022
    Simulator, Automation
    Simulator, Automation
    Needs more reviews
  • 97
    97
    RoadCraft
    2025May 2025 by Saber Interactive
    Simulator, Adventure, Sandbox
    Simulator, Adventure, Sandbox
    Needs more reviews
  • 98
    98
    Another Farm Roguelike
    2022November 2022 by Zabbo Games
    Simulator, Fantasy, Isometric
    Simulator, Fantasy, Isometric
    Needs more reviews
  • 99
    99
    Bone's Cafe
    2022October 2022 by Acute Owl Studio
    Simulator, Strategy, Party
    Simulator, Strategy, Party
    Needs more reviews
  • 100
    100
    Factory Engineer
    2017March 2017
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Simulator, Strategy, Crafting
    Needs more reviews
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