Factorio

Last updated: 2026-04-11
  • Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics.
  • High replay value and depth with DLC.
  • Comprehensive automation and optimization systems.
  • Addictive gameplay with potential real-life consequences.
  • High price point with no discounts available.
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics.
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Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Core metrics

Core business metrics

Steam review mix, revenue model, and refund leakage.

Steam review stats
Steam rating
Overwhelmingly Positive (9/10)
Total reviews
232,252
Positive
225,65597.2%
Negative
6,5972.8%
Sales estimations
Estimated sales count
10,904,662
Estimated revenue
$381,663,170
Game price
$35
Review → sale ratio
Refund leakage
Refund-intent reviews
410.19%
Estimated copies lost
1,925
Estimated revenue lost
$67,375
Review pace

Statistical analysis

Sentiment vs playtime and velocity signals.

Sentiment × Playtime

review counts
BucketNegPos
≤ 2h playtime
410.2%
Avg playtime 0.9h
700.3%
Avg playtime 0.9h
> 2h playtime
3811.8%
Avg playtime 409.9h
20,82297.7%
Avg playtime 473.5h

Velocity

review pace
Avg/day5.8 rev/day
Last 30d50.6 rev/day
Quarterly297.7 rev/qtr
Days covered3,697.6 days
Audience segments

Who is reviewing

Buyer mixes, lifecycle phase, and Steam Deck signals.

Buyer vs key activations
Share of review volume
21,314 total
Organic purchasers17,93384.1%
Voted up: 98%
Key activations3,38115.9%
Voted up: 97%
Honeymoon vs endgame
Based on hours played
21,314 total
First impression0-2h2301.08%
Voted up: 79%
Mid game2-10h1,7938.41%
Voted up: 96%
Late game10-20h1,6867.91%
Voted up: 98%
Endgame20h+17,60582.6%
Voted up: 99%
Steam Deck monitor
Deck vs global sentiment
0.86% of reviews
Deck satisfaction
98.4%
Global baseline 98.0%
184 Steam Deck-tagged reviews out of 232,252 total.