Once you’ve decided to purchase, here’s how to get the native Linux version.
Factorio is lightweight but can become CPU-bound in megabases (massive factories).
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | OS | Ubuntu 18.04+, Fedora 32+, or any modern distro | Same | | CPU | 3.0 GHz dual-core | 3.5 GHz+ quad-core | | RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB+ | | GPU | OpenGL 3.3 compatible (Intel HD 4000+) | Dedicated GPU optional | | Storage | 1.5 GB | Same + mods |
Factorio runs well on ARM Linux (Raspberry Pi 4/5) via unofficial builds, but the official version is x86_64. factorio linux free download
While Factorio can be run easily on Linux, there is no legal free version. Users should purchase the game from the official website, Steam, or GOG to support ongoing development and access updates, mods, and multiplayer.
Legal ways to get Factorio on Linux
How to download/install on Linux (typical steps) Once you’ve decided to purchase, here’s how to
What “free” can mean here
Risks of unofficial downloads
You can install from AUR:
yay -S factorio
Or use the Steam version.
No installation needed — it runs from any folder.