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Mindustry

Factory building and tower defense in a group, online or on LAN

Did you like Mindustry?

2 more votes for Community pick

Mindustry multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 16 online · about 2 h a session
CrossplayNot needed

Does Mindustry have crossplay?

It's only on PC, so everyone plays there.

What it costs

Price today
  • PC 
Copies neededYes, one copy each

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating10+

What age is Mindustry for?

ESRB E10

What is Mindustry like?

You build production chains with drills, conveyor belts and factories to feed turrets that defend your core from enemy waves, and send units out to capture a planet's sectors.

How many can play?

No split screen: each person plays on their own device.

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Will your group like it?

Yes

Groups who like Factorio or tower defense and want to split up the factory and the defenses.

No

Anyone after direct action, since most of the time goes into planning production and placing blocks from above.

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Info checked on November 5, 2026.