Factorio received a native ARM64 version for Steam Frame, and Wube developers also checked out the game’s experience on Valve’s new device. Spoiler alert: The engineers didn’t disappoint—even the factory started operating without much drama.
The main task is to move the Linux version from x86 to ARM64. Developers must set up cross-compilation, prepare a Debian system environment, and handle OpenSSL separately. Thereafter, Factorio only required two teams to assemble for ARM64. The game was first successfully released on Steam Frame back in February 2026, and was subsequently tested on office equipment during the Wube LAN party.
On the Steam framework, Factorio runs at 720p with similar settings to Steam Deck. The game maintains 60 FPS in most situations, but may drop slightly in particularly busy scenes. At the same time, the native ARM64 version is about 11% faster than the x86 version running through FEX. Lowering graphics settings has little impact on performance, so the limitation may be caused by OpenGL interacting with the device software.
Controls are also surprisingly convenient: even in gamepad mode, the game supports mouse movement and clicking, and the Steam Frame laser mouse is perfect for selecting objects and using the interface. You can connect a Steam controller, keyboard, and regular mouse if needed. Factorio has received Steam Frame certification and the ARM64 version is being distributed to participants of the experimental version of Steam for Linux.
