Ore Factory Squad Wiki

Core gameplay loop: mine ore, process it, fulfill contracts, and reinvest profits into machines and property.

What the free Steam demo includes, how long it takes to finish, and what carries over to the full game.

Minimum and recommended PC specs for stable four-player co-op sessions and large factory builds.

Step-by-step objectives for the first three demo levels so your squad hits every contract milestone.

Depth progression, ore veins, tool upgrades, and safe blast placement for Copper, Iron, Gold, and Diamond.

Every mineable material, rarity tiers, processing outputs, and which contracts demand each resource.

Shaft placement, stop floors, conveyor links, and co-op vertical mining from demo through full release.

Hire Miners and Handlers, off-site contracts, and payroll planning in the paid game.

How procedural maps differ per property and what to scout before buying your next expansion.

Processing chains, machine placement order, and throughput tuning for busy squads.

Splitter logic, elevation, bottlenecks, and linking surface factories to underground lifts.

Grid planning, expansion buffers, and co-op zones so four players build without collisions.

Crushers, smelters, assemblers, and support buildings with inputs, outputs, and power needs.

Contract types, payout scaling, penalty rules, and squad strategies for parallel deliveries.

Rank active contracts by reward, time remaining, and ROI so the squad agrees on the next target.

Estimate processing profit by ore type and machine tier before you commit conveyor lines.

First-hour priorities: basic tools, initial contracts, and your first semi-automated line.

Hosting, joining, role splits, and demo v1.7.0 voice chat tips for smooth squad sessions.

Device selection, machine audio mixer, and co-op callout standards after the pre-launch demo patch.

Squad-friendly ways to unlock all 35 Steam achievements without duplicate grind.

Loading bays, truck capacity, forklift stacking, and multi-property delivery loops.

Drive, lift, load, and reverse with confidence — including co-op passenger and cargo rules.

Every drivable vehicle, unlock requirements, cargo limits, and best use cases per property size.

Complete demo objectives with timing notes for solo and co-op groups.

Full-release opening hours: tools, first factory wing, and contract sequencing.

Second property purchases, lift upgrades, and warehouse robot integration.

Drive city streets, visit the car dealership and bar, and use the map overlay between contract runs.

Launch Quarry property with secret caves, plus v1.0.1 cave spawn fix notes for co-op explorers.

Launch dig sites with secret caves, gas pipe hazards, and mid-game ore progression beyond Suburban.

Warehouse robots, storage tiers, and delivery zones linking city contracts to factory output.

When to buy new digsites, how procedural seeds work, and relocation costs for conveyor networks.

Compare property types, depth potential, and surface build area per deed.

Full achievement list with hints, hidden requirements, and co-op eligibility notes.

Efficient routes, save-friendly milestones, and which achievements need four players.

Phase 0 milestone: smart filters, roles & permissions, lunchbox buffs, and 100,000 copies sold celebration.

threeW's published development roadmap — what Phase 0 delivered and what squads can expect next.

Central index of launch news, v1.0.3–v1.0.5 patches, and post-release hotfixes from threeW.

The -25% introductory Steam discount ran through July 30, 2026 — sale recap and squad buying checklist.

Launch-day hotfix: tutorial controller fixes, co-op connections, Forest cave spawns, and balance tuning.

Pre-launch demo update with voice chat devices, keybindings, day/night pacing, and machine audio mixer.

Feature comparison, content limits, and what the demo teaches about the full experience.

Honest look at strengths, learning curve, and who will get the most from factory co-op.

Quick link back to specs before your squad purchases on sale or at launch.