If you are a new player, the modern (or 2.0 beta) is objectively superior—with better tutorials, a smoother UI, and fluid trains. However, for the purist and the nostalgic engineer, version 0.16.51 remains a beautifully optimized time capsule of the best factory builder ever made.
(used for running servers without graphics or audio) is available for free download. Access for Paid Users
: Introduced in the 0.16 cycle, allowing for long-range automated defense and clearing of biter nests.
Factorio is a sandbox game centered around building, maintaining, and automating industrial factories on an alien planet. Version 0.16.51 represents the final, polished stable release of the 0.16 development cycle.
A: Yes, but be careful. Saves created in version 0.13.1 up to 0.16.51 are compatible and can be loaded directly in 0.16.51. However, opening an old save in a newer major version (like 1.1 or 2.0) might cause some recipes to change or break due to game evolution. It is strongly recommended to back up your save files before trying to load them in a newer version of the game.