Best co-op factory automation games
Factory automation games invite you and your friends to design complex systems that transform raw materials into finished products. Whether you're mining on alien planets, building space stations, or constructing vehicle assembly lines, these games reward careful planning and creative problem-solving. Space Engineers lets you construct massive ships and stations in a physics-driven sandbox, while Stationeers challenges you to manage atmospheric systems and manufacturing pipelines on distant outposts. The Planet Crafter combines terraforming with automation as you turn a barren world into something livable, and TerraTech Worlds gives you open terrain to mine and automate custom vehicle production. Some games like FortressCraft Evolved add tower defense layers to your factory building, forcing you to balance production with protection. Others like Hydroneer focus on hands-on mining and resource conversion in local co-op. Each game emphasizes shared goals and complementary roles, making collaboration essential as your systems grow in scale and complexity.
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Content updatedJuly 7, 2026
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Factorio
Build sprawling automated factories with friends in this engineering sandbox where logistics, production chains, and alien defense demand constant collaboration.
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Players, modes and platforms
2–4P means two to four players. The icons show the listed play modes and platforms; open a game to check the details for your setup.
- Online
- Steam
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
- Local Couch, Remote Play Together, Split-screen
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How we picked these games
This category includes co-op games where factory building, resource automation, and logistical planning form the core experience. Games belong here when they let players design production chains, automate resource flows, and work together to expand industrial systems. Space stations, planetary bases, vehicle workshops, and terraforming projects all qualify if they emphasize building and automating at scale. Games that focus purely on survival crafting without significant automation, or creative sandboxes without production goals, typically fall outside this scope. Tower defense hybrids and simulation-heavy station builders fit when factory construction remains central to progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find in this hub?
Build sprawling production lines, automate resource flows, and solve engineering puzzles together in games where you and your friends design factories, bases, and logistical empires. Open a game to check its player count, modes and platforms.
How are games ranked in this hub?
Released games are ordered by TCG score, using IGDB and Steam rating signals. Upcoming games appear separately. The score helps compare games; the best fit also depends on your group and preferences.
How do I know if a game supports online or local co-op?
Check the icons beside the player count. Expand Players, modes and platforms below the featured games for their meanings. Open a game for platform-specific details, including Remote Play Together where listed.
Do all players need to own the game?
It depends on the game and how you play. Local play may use one copy; online play may require a copy for each player. Check the game page for any friend pass or Remote Play Together support and confirm the requirements on its store page.
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When was this hub updated?
Hub content updated: July 7, 2026. Game data updated: September 24, 2026. Game details and scores can change independently of the hub text.