Welcome to the Facility 🧪
So… the experiment went wrong. Aliens are loose, your lab’s in ruins, and you’re armed with little more than a wrench and bad decisions.
Abiotic Factor throws you straight into chaos, part survival sim, part physics sandbox, part co-op mayhem. Whether you’re playing solo or on a ChipHead-hosted server with friends, the key to survival is learning fast and adapting faster.
Let’s break down what every new scientist needs to know.
1. Secure Shelter First 🏠
The first few minutes are dangerous, creatures, anomalies, and random hazards can end you quickly.
- Find a defensible room (preferably with one entrance)
- Barricade doors using desks or shelves
- Collect scrap and batteries, you’ll need them immediately
Pro Tip: Avoid elevators early on. They attract attention and can trap you between levels.
A solid starting base gives you space to heal, craft, and plan your next move.
2. Loot Everything 🔦
Abiotic Factor rewards curiosity. Every cabinet, crate, and corpse might hold something useful.
- Prioritise tools, food, and batteries early on
- Grab keycards for restricted areas
- Salvage broken machinery for crafting materials
Don’t hoard junk, though, storage space is limited until you craft lockers.
3. Craft Your Way to Survival 🔧
Once you’ve got a safe zone, it’s time to build.
- Start with a Workbench for basic crafting
- Upgrade to Fabricators for complex tools
- Combine scientific equipment for new discoveries
Bonus Tip: Some crafting recipes unlock only after experimenting with specific materials, don’t be afraid to mix and match!
Crafted weapons, upgraded gear, and reinforced barricades are essential for surviving tougher anomalies.
4. Manage Hunger, Sanity, and Power ⚡
Abiotic Factor isn’t just about health, it’s about staying stable.
- Eat regularly: Canteen food, snacks, or cooked rations
- Monitor sanity: Too much stress leads to dangerous side effects
- Watch power levels: Many tools and base systems drain batteries fast
If you’re hosting a server, keep shared supplies organised, nothing causes chaos faster than six players fighting over one energy cell.
5. Fight Smart, Not Loud 🔫
Combat is risky, and noise attracts attention.
- Use melee weapons whenever possible to stay stealthy
- Repair damaged walls to slow enemy paths
- Save firearms for emergencies or bosses
Pro Tip: Team up and assign roles, one player fights, another repairs or heals. Coordination makes even tough encounters manageable.
6. Explore Methodically 🧭
Abiotic Factor’s facility is sprawling, and getting lost can be deadly.
- Drop glowsticks or markers to track explored routes
- Keep doors open only in cleared areas
- Note key rooms (medbays, labs, power hubs) for easy returns
Exploration is half the fun, just don’t wander too far without backup.
7. Work Together in Co-op 🤝
Abiotic Factor is designed for chaos and laughter.
- Assign roles: builder, scout, engineer, medic
- Share batteries and crafting materials fairly
- Keep voice comms clear during fights
The facility’s hazards are tough, but with good teamwork, your group can turn disaster into a functioning underground empire.
Final Thoughts 💡
Abiotic Factor is equal parts science experiment and survival comedy. The key to thriving underground is balancing curiosity with caution and keeping your team sane when the walls start screaming.
With ChipHead hosting, your co-op sessions stay stable, mod-friendly, and lag-free. Whether you’re building a research base or fending off alien horrors, our servers make sure performance isn’t the thing that kills you. ⚡🧟♂️
