Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
With Factorio reaching the end of active gameplay development, what should factory-builder fans play next? In this video, I look at the best released and upcoming automation games that scratch that automation itch!
Help make videos like this possible(and get your name in the video!): patreon.com/orbitalpotato
► Check my other videos and playlists of 2026 Strategy Games here:
► 2026 City Builders: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdbHSktX3Vqkmb-Crhi92hm
► 2026 Automation Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdlXJ4EPuswJ-BnrbiLMtTj
► 2026 Base Builders: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdwEDOwWlQaJ4vmBJoA37VR
► 2026 Management Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpftS7g7StqrXacM-aVwjXVC
► 2026 Tycoon Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpcJGYIQ1HGWNrg4hcmvxMgq
► 2026 Upgrade Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0Zbcpd5ll_uUZ4lKWRGKUffuLlp
► Check all my videos on Strategy Games here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpeDAfRNp9-S4Kxm63XfKKZs
Check out the games here:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Dyson Sphere Program - store.steampowered.com/app/1366540
02:40 - Alchemy Factory - store.steampowered.com/app/3669570
04:02 - Captain of Industry - store.steampowered.com/app/1594320
05:34 - Satisfactory - store.steampowered.com/app/526870
06:55 - shapez 2 - Factory - store.steampowered.com/app/2162800
08:19 - Main Sequence - store.steampowered.com/app/2487190
09:30 - Substructure - store.steampowered.com/app/3012600
10:38 - Factory Town - store.steampowered.com/app/860890
11:16 - Factory Town 2: Paradise - store.steampowered.com/app/3312130
12:02 - Modulus: Factory Automation - store.steampowered.com/app/2779120
13:08 - Swarmdustry - store.steampowered.com/app/4000770
14:24 - Sandustry - store.steampowered.com/app/2764460
15:42 - Timberborn - store.steampowered.com/app/1062090
16:53 - Biofactory - store.steampowered.com/app/3469420
17:54 - Mindustry - store.steampowered.com/app/1127400
19:07 - FOUNDRY - store.steampowered.com/app/983870
20:50 - StarRupture - store.steampowered.com/app/1631270
22:04 - The Crust - store.steampowered.com/app/1465470
23:24 - Astro Colony - store.steampowered.com/app/1614550
24:22 - Kardashev - store.steampowered.com/app/2385970
25:24 - Launch Window - store.steampowered.com/app/4208770
26:34 - Outro
Buy a bunch of great games and support the channel: nexus.gg/orbitalpotato
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#AutomationGame #FactoryBuilder
DISCLAIMER: You should assume that all games played on this channel are free preview/review copies
OTHER DISCLAIMER: I'm partnered with Humble, and will receive a percentage of game sales.
Enjoyed the video? If you give it a like it helps out the channel!
Welcome to channel if you're new here, I'm Orbital Potato and play a bunch of strategy, simulation and sci-fi games here on YouTube. I usually cover these games in the Lets Play format, but also make videos analysing specific game mechanics and looking at new releases. If you feel so inclined, consider subscribing, I would love to have you along for the ride!
Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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With Factorio reaching the end of active gameplay development, what should factory-builder fans play next? In this video, I look at the best released and upcoming automation games that scratch that automation itch!
Help make videos like this possible(and get your name in the video!): patreon.com/orbitalpotato
► Check my other videos and playlists of 2026 Strategy Games here:
► 2026 City Builders: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdbHSktX3Vqkmb-Crhi92hm
► 2026 Automation Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdlXJ4EPuswJ-BnrbiLMtTj
► 2026 Base Builders: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpdwEDOwWlQaJ4vmBJoA37VR
► 2026 Management Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpftS7g7StqrXacM-aVwjXVC
► 2026 Tycoon Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpcJGYIQ1HGWNrg4hcmvxMgq
► 2026 Upgrade Games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0Zbcpd5ll_uUZ4lKWRGKUffuLlp
► Check all my videos on Strategy Games here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVfEIe0ZbcpeDAfRNp9-S4Kxm63XfKKZs
Check out the games here:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Dyson Sphere Program - store.steampowered.com/app/1366540
02:40 - Alchemy Factory - store.steampowered.com/app/3669570
04:02 - Captain of Industry - store.steampowered.com/app/1594320
05:34 - Satisfactory - store.steampowered.com/app/526870
06:55 - shapez 2 - Factory - store.steampowered.com/app/2162800
08:19 - Main Sequence - store.steampowered.com/app/2487190
09:30 - Substructure - store.steampowered.com/app/3012600
10:38 - Factory Town - store.steampowered.com/app/860890
11:16 - Factory Town 2: Paradise - store.steampowered.com/app/3312130
12:02 - Modulus: Factory Automation - store.steampowered.com/app/2779120
13:08 - Swarmdustry - store.steampowered.com/app/4000770
14:24 - Sandustry - store.steampowered.com/app/2764460
15:42 - Timberborn - store.steampowered.com/app/1062090
16:53 - Biofactory - store.steampowered.com/app/3469420
17:54 - Mindustry - store.steampowered.com/app/1127400
19:07 - FOUNDRY - store.steampowered.com/app/983870
20:50 - StarRupture - store.steampowered.com/app/1631270
22:04 - The Crust - store.steampowered.com/app/1465470
23:24 - Astro Colony - store.steampowered.com/app/1614550
24:22 - Kardashev - store.steampowered.com/app/2385970
25:24 - Launch Window - store.steampowered.com/app/4208770
26:34 - Outro
Buy a bunch of great games and support the channel: nexus.gg/orbitalpotato
► Merch - bit.ly/OrbitalAttire
► Streaming - twitch.tv/orbitalpotato
► Twitter - twitter.com/orbitalpotato
► YouTube - youtube.com/orbitalpotato
► Discord - discord.gg/rtRFM37
#AutomationGame #FactoryBuilder
DISCLAIMER: You should assume that all games played on this channel are free preview/review copies
OTHER DISCLAIMER: I'm partnered with Humble, and will receive a percentage of game sales.
Enjoyed the video? If you give it a like it helps out the channel!
Welcome to channel if you're new here, I'm Orbital Potato and play a bunch of strategy, simulation and sci-fi games here on YouTube. I usually cover these games in the Lets Play format, but also make videos analysing specific game mechanics and looking at new releases. If you feel so inclined, consider subscribing, I would love to have you along for the ride!
Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
"Limit 70" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
