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 | shapez.io | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 28,561 | 6,934 |
| Forks | 3,726 | 1,298 |
| Open Issues | 82 | 200 |
| Last Commit | Aug 10, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| First Released | Apr 30, 2017 | Apr 13, 2020 |
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