2.5 GB
The conveyor belt works. Then the copper runs out. Then it's three in the morning.
Factorio is a free strategy game released under Proprietary commercial game. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 2.5 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.
One-click install
PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.
Get your own copy from GOG, Steam, or Factorio.com, then install it with that store's client or installer. Use the edition matching the copy you purchased.
Windows
Return to PlayBound and use Locate if the launcher does not discover the installed executable automatically.
macOS
Install the macOS build for the copy you own. Return to PlayBound after installation; if PlayBound cannot locate it automatically, launch it through the store client.
Linux
Install the Linux build for the copy you own. Return to PlayBound after installation; if PlayBound cannot locate it automatically, launch it through the store client.
How to join and navigate multiplayer lobbies and servers in Factorio.
Open Multiplayer, then browse public or LAN games or choose Connect to address. Everyone needs the same Factorio version and mod set. Controller support is partial, so some menus still need keyboard or mouse.
Minimum
Windows 10/11, macOS 10.10+, or Linux; Windows: quad-core 3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, DirectX 11 GPU with 1 GB VRAM, 5 GB free. Linux: dual-core 3 GHz and PulseAudio. Mac: 2016 Mac or newer.
Recommended
Windows: quad-core 4 GHz (2020+), 16 GB RAM, DirectX 11 GPU with 4 GB VRAM, 10 GB free. Mac: 2020 Apple Silicon; Linux: quad-core 3 GHz; both recommend 16 GB RAM and 10 GB free.
Yes. Factorio supports online and LAN multiplayer as well as dedicated servers.
Yes. Players joining a modded server need compatible game versions and mod sets.
Steam lists partial controller support, so some interactions still work best with keyboard and mouse.
No. It is also sold through GOG and the developer's own site; each player still needs a legitimate copy.