Facteroids is a 3D factory building game about asteroid mining in space. Prospect, mine and manage your production lines in a variety of scenarios and procedurally generated worlds across the entire Solar system.
The core hook of this game is its 3D factory design. Instead of building on a flat 2D plane, players construct their production lines on the various faces of destructible asteroid cubes. This adds a layer of spatial complexity, as you must route conveyor belts, pipes, and power lines in three dimensions to create efficient setups.
Managing resources is crucial to progression. The game requires you to carefully balance the extraction, processing, and distribution of materials like rock, ice, iron ore, and silicon. Establishing a steady supply chain and addressing any shortages through trading or research is essential for fueling your growing factories.
The game offers both procedurally generated worlds and pre-designed campaign scenarios. The open-ended sandbox mode allows for more freeform experimentation, while the campaign presents unique challenges and puzzles that gradually introduce new mechanics and technologies.
In addition to factory operations, you must also care for the needs of your colonists. Building functional infrastructure to support the inhabitants and meet their resource and energy requirements is a key part of the experience.
One interesting element is the fully destructible 3D asteroid landscapes. As you mine resources, the environment is altered, leaving behind holes where the materials were extracted. Mines can also become depleted, forcing you to relocate your operations.
While not as punishing as some other factory-focused games, the 3D design, resource management, and scenario-based progression provide a unique challenge that requires lateral thinking and optimization skills. Many players appreciate this level of complexity.
As an Early Access title, the game is still in development, and players have noted areas for improvement, such as better UI/UX and more balanced progression. However, the developers have been responsive to feedback and are actively working to refine and expand the experience.