# Mindustry

> The factory management RTS

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1385258906](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1385258906)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1385258906`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anton Kramskoi
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,017 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.159.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2018-06-08
- **Size:** 146 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindustry/id1385258906)
- **Website:** [http://mindustrygame.github.io](http://mindustrygame.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anuken.github.io/privacypolicy](https://anuken.github.io/privacypolicy)

## Description

Mindustry is a factory-building RTS and tower defense game where you design elaborate supply chains, automate production, and defend your base from waves of enemies. Build units, manage liquids with coolant and lubricant, and deploy advanced blocks to optimize your factory.

In multiplayer, play cross-platform co-op or PvP, coordinate resource distribution across sectors, and customize games with a map editor and scripting. The campaign spans Serpulo and Erekir with 35 handcrafted maps and 250+ sectors, plus 250+ tech blocks, drones, mechs and ships to master.

## Rankings

- #55,289 — Overall

## Review summary

Mindustry offers deep, immersive gameplay with long-term replayability, strong multiplayer, and robust modding, earning praise for depth and value. However, onboarding is challenging, and mobile controls/UI can be finicky, with placement bugs and occasional stability issues. iOS update cadence lags behind Android, impacting servers. Overall, it shines in depth and community features but could improve onboarding, mobile controls, and platform update cadence.

### Pros

- Immersive, deep gameplay with strong replayability
- Long-term engagement with robust multiplayer (online and LAN)
- Rich content ecosystem via mods and ongoing updates
- Excellent value for money at the price; rewarding progression
- Active community and modding support enhancing longevity

### Cons

- Steep learning curve and difficulty makes it hard for new players
- Clunky controls and UI with placement/dragging issues
- Placement/dragging bugs can disrupt building and cause soft locks
- iOS updates lag behind Android, affecting server access and compatibility
- Occasional stability bugs (e.g., reactor failures) and progression frustrations

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