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Mindustry

An automation tower defense and real-time strategy game.

Free alternative to Factorio

Download & runFreeWindows · macOS · Linux · Android★ 29,824 GamesFun

Mindustry is a game that blends factory automation with tower defense and real-time strategy. Players design supply chains of conveyor belts to feed ammo into turrets and build units to defend against waves of enemies.

✓ Good for

Fans of factory-building, tower defense, and strategy games.

✕ Skip it if

Anyone looking for quick casual games or narrative-heavy titles.

How to start

  1. Visit the Mindustry homepage or releases page.
  2. Download the installer for your computer or Android.
  3. Launch the game and start the campaign.
Get it →GitHub repo

Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide

FAQ

Is Mindustry free?

Yes, Mindustry is free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Is Mindustry safe to download?

It is open source (GPL-3.0 license) with 29,824 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-04. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

What platforms can I play Mindustry on?

Mindustry is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

Compiled from the project README. 29,824 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License GPL-3.0 · Last update 2026-11-04