Fans of simulation games would definitely love the gameplay loop of Factorio. This construction and management simulator is a wildly addictive experience that ends up hooking players right after they grasp the complex mechanics of this title. The game's scope is massive and allows players to truly flex their creative muscles… that is, as long as they don't bite off more than they can chew.
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The true magic of Factorio comes with the slew of mods that can be integrated into the title. After all, the developers of the game intentionally wanted the game to be as moddable as possible, and even designed the title in a manner that gamers could pirate the title seamlessly but needed a purchase code to mod the game, which is quite ingenious indeed.
Keeping this in mind, here are ten of the best mods that players can take for Factorio.
10 Even Distribution
When trying to distribute items over multiple buildings in the vanilla build of Factorio, players would've realized that the distribution of these resources was quite uneven. This was obviously a source of great frustration that this mod has taken care of.
Installing the Even Distribution mod allows players to select multiple buildings and distribute resources evenly. Now, players won't have to painstakingly assign a set number of resources individually for each building.
9 Squeak Through
Walking around in Factorio can become quite annoying after a point due to the sheer level of buildings present on the map. Ideally speaking, a character should be able to squeeze between two structures, but that's not the case in the vanilla game.
This changes with the advent of the Squeak Through mod. Now, players can easily roam around the map without having to worry about their walking space becoming limited as a result of economical building placement.
8 Factorissimo2
Players who want a greater degree of freedom in their copy of Factorio should definitely opt for the Factorissimo2 mod. It's a great way to increase the level of immersion in their game.
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With this mod, players can now construct walk-in factory buildings. This allows for more aesthetic constructions as players end up using these buildings to house their factory instruments and the lot.
7 Alien Biomes
The alien world of Factorio is full to the brim with its fair share of interesting locales. However, there are some people who might want these areas to feature even more varied and eye-catching backgrounds.
This is where the Alien Biomes mod comes into the picture. It added new biomes such as Snow, Volcanic, Crater, Sand, Grass, and various colors of Dirt as well.
6 LTN – Logistic Train Network
Players can set trains all over the world of Factorio. With this mod, the usefulness of these locomotives will be enhanced even further.
The LTN mod adds anchor points for trains to create a fully automated network of trains. It chooses the best train for a particular job and assigns tasks properly to make the player's factory all the more efficient to use.
5 Space Exploration
Players who want to significantly overhaul the entire experience of playing Factorio should definitely opt for the Space Exploration mod. The sheer number of changes it brings to the game is nothing short of immense.
From creating space stations to exploring new planets — the Space Exploration mod is easily one of the most impressive mods for Factorio. Players who might be getting bored of the vanilla Factorio experience would definitely be well-serviced by this mod.
4 Helmod
Factorio might be an excellent game, but one can't deny that it's anything but beginner-friendly. Getting into the game can be quite an arduous task, and an in-game assistant that would show players the ropes would've been quite a welcome addition indeed.
This is where Helmod comes into the picture. It adds a virtual assistant that tracks all the metrics of the base and reminds players of any urgent requirement that needs to be taken care of.
It might not feature a tutorial, but the helpful tips and reminders it provides will prove to be quite useful for new players.
3 Angel's Mods
There's a huge collection of mods released by Arch666Angel that add a bunch of helpful gameplay tweaks and the like to the game. Smelting, ore refining, and petrochemical processing are a few of the many additions that are made by this mod.
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Angel's collection of mods are excellent in their own right, However, they shine the brightest when paired with another collection of mods that are in a class of their own.
2 Bob's Mods
Out of all the mod collections present for this game, Bob's mods are pretty much a necessity to enjoy the definitive Factorio experience. The immense utility of all these mods makes this collection a must-have for any Factorio player who wants their game to have more flair and panache.
User Bobingabout has put in a ton of work into creating these excellent mods that bring a ton of stuff to the table. These mods augment everything from crafting to warfare and turn Factorio into an even more complex and addictive behemoth that most fans won't be tired of anytime soon.
1 Resource Spawner Overhaul
Players who want to explore the entire map of Factorio instead of settling on a comfort zone should definitely download the Resource Spawner Overhaul mod. It changes the spawning system into a region-divided one that completely changes the way players go through the game.
The fact that regions are richer the further players go from their starting point means that players are encouraged to roam around the map. It's a simple yet effective change that completely alters the way players approach the title.
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