- Steam pricePrice
- $35.00
- Release
- August 14, 2020
- Modes
How co-op works
Online or LAN players share one persistent factory and research tree, dividing mining, production, rail, power, and defense work. Every belt, circuit, and machine feeds the same logistics network, so expansions and bottleneck fixes require coordinated planning.
About this game
Factorio is a factory-building sandbox that drops you onto an alien world with nothing but raw materials and a mission to automate everything. Playing in cooperative multiplayer, every player contributes to the same sprawling industrial complex, designing conveyor lines, managing power grids, and researching new technologies. Working together, you turn scattered ore patches into vast production chains that churn out increasingly complex items.
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The fun lies in solving logistical puzzles as a group. One player might focus on smelting and rail networks while another optimizes circuit-controlled systems or defends against native creatures. Communication is constant because one bottleneck can cascade through the entire factory, and every expansion demands coordinated planning.
Factorio supports online co-op and LAN play with cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Sessions can run for dozens of hours as your team scales from hand-crafting basics to rocket-launching megafactories, rewarding patience, division of labor, and the kind of teamwork that thrives on spreadsheets and shared blueprints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we join a game in progress, or do we need to start fresh every time?
You can join ongoing sessions at any time. Factorio supports persistent saves, so your team can continue building the same factory across multiple sessions that can run for dozens of hours.
Do we all need to work on the same tasks, or can we split up roles?
You can absolutely divide responsibilities. One player might focus on smelting and railways while another handles defenses or circuit logic. The game rewards this kind of specialization, though you'll need constant communication since bottlenecks in one area affect the entire production chain.
Is cross-platform multiplayer available between Windows, Mac, and Linux?
Yes, Factorio supports cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux, so your team can play together regardless of operating system.
How important is voice chat or communication for co-op play?
Very important. Factorio is communication-heavy because every expansion, bottleneck, and design choice affects the shared factory. Coordinating who builds what and troubleshooting production issues together is core to the co-op experience.