Best 10 Factorio Mods (as of 2024)

In this article, we will discuss 10 mods that can make your Factorio experience better.

All these mods are running in version 1.1, so there’s no problem with compatibility.

Here are the best Factorio mods:

1. Waterfill

Waterfill, as the name suggests, allows you to fill areas with water, as opposed to using landfill. This mod is particularly useful for creating defensive setups and placing nuclear reactors wherever you want. It’s probably the number one quality of life mod for making your Factorio playthrough easier.

2. Even Distribution

Even Distribution lets you distribute items evenly among machines or turrets. You can simply hold control, click and drag onto your turrets, and the mod will evenly distribute the ammo among them. This is a very helpful feature for efficient resource management.

3. Tree Collision

Tree Collision prevents collision with trees, allowing you to run through forests with ease. If you’re frustrated by getting stuck on trees while traversing forests, this mod is for you. You can now run through forests freely without constantly getting snagged.

4. Far Reach

Far Reach enables you to interact with objects at a much greater distance than the base game allows. This can make building and managing your factory a lot more convenient. It might be considered a little cheaty, but it’s definitely a nice quality of life mod for a more casual playthrough.

5. Repair Turret

The Repair Turret mod introduces a turret that automatically repairs damaged structures around it. While not a necessary upgrade, it’s a very nice addition to help maintain your base’s defenses more efficiently.

6. Vanilla Loaders

Vanilla Loaders allows you to instantly fill up belts with items, making unloading trains much more organized and efficient. Instead of using multiple inserters, you can now use loaders to fully saturate belts with items.

7. FNEI and Helmod

These two mods, FNEI and Helmod, are both excellent planners for your factory. FNEI provides a simple interface that shows you how to craft items and what they can be used for. Helmod, on the other hand, is a more complex planner that can help you plan your factory’s production lines in great detail.

8. Bob’s Vehicle Equipment

Bob’s Vehicle Equipment adds an equipment grid to vehicles, allowing you to equip them with various modules like shields or laser defenses. With this mod, you can customize your vehicles with different weapons and defenses, opening up new strategies and gameplay options.

9. Bob’s Greenhouse and Noxi’s Trees

Bob’s Greenhouse mod lets you automate wood production, something that isn’t possible in the base game. This mod requires Bob’s suite to be installed. Noxi’s Trees, on the other hand, allows trees to grow back slowly over time. These mods provide a more dynamic and immersive environment to play in.

10. Bob’s Adjustable Inserters

Bob’s Adjustable Inserters allows you to customize inserter reach and rotation, making item handling more flexible and efficient. While it can be considered cheaty, this mod provides additional options for managing your factory and can make gameplay more enjoyable.

These quality of life mods can significantly improve your Factorio experience, making it more enjoyable and less frustrating. Give them a try, and let us know how you go in the comments.