The Windows build of 0.16.51 offers deep integration with DirectX 11, ensuring smooth rendering even when processing hundreds of thousands of moving parts on screen. It is fully compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 (64-bit architectures only).
As with all Factorio updates, 0.16.51 introduced under-the-hood performance tweaks to keep the game running smoothly even with thousands of robots and belts active. Free Download & Installation: Windows, Linux, & Mac
Log in to your account, go to the "Downloads" section, and select "Archive." You can download the standalone DRM-free installer for 0.16.51 there. Right-click Factorio in your Properties 0.16.x - old-experimental-0.16 from the dropdown menu.