Mindustry vs shapez.io
Comparing two open source alternatives to Factorio. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Mindustry
GPL-3.0Open source automation tower defense RTS — build factories, mine resources, and defend your core against waves of enemies.
shapez.io
GPL-3.0Open source base-building and factory-automation puzzle game inspired by Factorio — extract, cut, rotate, and combine shapes on an infinite map.
Side-by-side comparison
Mindustry | ||
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 29,740 | 7,003 |
| Forks | 3,877 | 1,315 |
| Open Issues | 80 | 200 |
| Last Commit | Nov 4, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| First Released | Apr 30, 2017 | Apr 13, 2020 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Mindustry
shapez.io7,003