Pocket FoundryFAQ
Is this an Android port of Factorio?
No. Pocket Foundry is a launcher: the game it runs is the Linux ARM64 build from factorio.com, without emulation. The app doesn't include any part of the game, and it isn't made by Wube.
Do I need to buy Factorio?
Not to try it: the free demo works too. For the full game, buy it on factorio.com, or on Steam and link your Steam account on factorio.com. Either way, the file you import is the Linux (arm64) download from factorio.com.
Is Pocket Foundry free?
Yes. It's open source under the GPL-3.0, with no ads and no tracking.
Which phones does it run on?
Android 10 or later. Phones with a Snapdragon (Adreno 6xx or newer) run it best; the Phones page lists the others people have tried.
Does it need the internet?
On the first start, to download the driver for your GPU. After that, the game plays offline.
Does Space Age work?
Yes. It needs more memory than the base game, so on phones with less of it, set Sprite quality to Medium.
Can I use mods?
Yes. They run the same Lua as on a computer. Add a mod's zip to Pocket Foundry's folder in the phone's Files app.
Can I play with a controller or a keyboard?
Yes. USB and Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, 8BitDo) and keyboards with a mouse work, and the on-screen controls step aside.
How do I get updates?
With Obtainium, which installs each new version from GitHub, or by downloading it from GitHub's Releases.
Something doesn't work. Where do I report it?
Open an issue on GitHub with what the app's Logs screen shows: its Copy button takes it all.
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