All Ore Factory Squad Guides
Browse every Ore Factory Squad wiki guide: smart filters, roles, lunchbox buffs, mining, automation, co-op, Modular Mining Lift, employees, and v1.0.5 Phase 0 workflows.
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This collection lists every gameplay guide on Ore Factory Squad Wiki — from your first shovel swing through multi-property logistics, employee hiring, smart belt filters, and post-launch patch workflows. Pick a topic below or use the navigation menu; PC dropdowns show seven links plus a shortcut here when a category grows beyond eight entries.
New to the game after the July 16, 2026 Steam launch? Read how to play, confirm you are on v1.0.5 or later for Phase 0 features, then branch into mining and contracts with your squad.
v1.0.5 Phase 0 Guides
Smart Filters — item and category routing on Splitter Belts and Pallet Drop Zones. Roles & Permissions — computer app roles for public and invite-only co-op safety. Lunchbox & Buffs — four food slots, city pause, dig-site consumption for longer workdays.
These three guides cover headline Phase 0 Part 1 systems from the v1.0.5 patch and official roadmap. Phase 0 Part 2 arrives in coming weeks with more belts and storage.
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Core Gameplay Guides
How to Play — gameplay loop and first session checklist. Mining Guide — tools, depth, ores, dynamite, and lift shafts. Automation — conveyors, smelters, and belt debugging. Contracts & Money — warehouse jobs, payouts, and reinvestment timing.
Modular Mining Lift — vertical shaft design connecting underground bins to surface factories. Co-op Multiplayer — hosting, roles, text chat, lobby codes, and save rules for four-player squads.
Logistics, Staff, and Settings
Vehicles & Logistics — forklifts, trucks, and multi-property routes. Employees & Workers — hiring Miners and Handlers, off-site contracts, and payroll planning from the full release.
Voice Chat & Audio — device selection and machine mixer from demo v1.7.0. Day & Night Cycle — fatigue, delivery timing, and city breaks. Controller Support — gamepad tutorial fixes and binding tips after v1.0.1.
Related Wiki Sections
Pair guides with early game walkthrough milestones, property maps, and contract priority tool when planning your next session. The introductory -25% Steam sale ended July 30, 2026 — see launch sale page for historical context and check Steam for current pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which guide should I read first?
How to Play, then Mining and Contracts if you are in the tutorial or first hour. After v1.0.5, add Smart Filters if you run splitters.
Are guides updated after patches?
Yes — v1.0.5 Phase 0 guides cover smart filters, roles, lunchbox, and co-op security changes from July 2026 patches.
Do guides cover co-op only content?
Co-op, roles, voice chat, and employee guides focus on squad play; solo players still use mining and automation pages.
Where is the Modular Mining Lift explained?
Dedicated lift guide plus mining, build, and items reference pages cover shaft modules and upgrades.
Is this the full guide list?
Yes — every guide page in the wiki navigation hub links from this collection, including three v1.0.5 Phase 0 guides.