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Abiotic Factor
Action
Adventure
RPG
Simulation
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Family Sharing

Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.

Developers: Deep Field Games
Publishers: Playstack
Release Date: Jul 22, 2025
Price (USD): $34.99
Current Players: 11k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
unique blend
world design
survival mechanics
crafting system
with friends
crafting system
survival elements
humor style
performance issues
tedious mechanics
navigation challenges
weapon balancing
The game offers a unique blend of Half-Life and SCP-inspired content with an intriguing survival crafting focus. Players appreciated creatively interconnected world design and well-integrated survival mechanics. However, some found the game tedious due to repetitive mechanics and performance issues, and navigation was often described as challenging due to the lack of a sufficient map system. The crafting system received both praise for originality and criticism for clunkiness, indicating a mix of experiences. Overall, the game is best enjoyed with friends, offering a fun cooperative dynamic, while navigating some of the more challenging aspects could provide a hurdle for individual players.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a unique blend of Half-Life and SCP-inspired content with a survival crafting focus.
  • The world design is creatively interconnected, providing a satisfying sense of exploration and discovery.
  • The survival mechanics are well-integrated, allowing players to manage resources like food, water, and sanitation without excessive tedium.
  • The crafting and base-building systems are highly customizable and allow players to be creative within the game's environments.
  • Playing with friends enhances the experience significantly, adding fun cooperative dynamics.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players experienced performance issues, particularly with lower frame rates and crashes on certain hardware.
  • The game can feel tedious at times due to the repetitive nature of some survival mechanics and resource gathering.
  • Navigation is challenging for some players, with complaints about the lack of a sufficient in-game map system.
  • A few reviews mentioned disappointment with combat mechanics, particularly regarding weapon balancing and effectiveness.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's crafting system is both praised for its originality and critiqued for being somewhat clunky and unintuitive.
  • Some players enjoyed the survival elements, while others found them to add unnecessary complexity that detracted from the overall experience.

    • Common Themes

  • Half-Life and SCP inspirations provide a nostalgic yet fresh context that many players appreciated.
  • Exploration and the discovery of interconnected world elements remain a powerful draw for many players.
  • While many enjoy the game's humor and quirky elements, others feel the style might not appeal to everyone.
    • Updated 7/23/2025, 12:02:32 AM UTC
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