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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later Processeur : i5-9th Gen CPU or similar Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : There are slightly higher CPU requirements if you are the Host in a multiplayer session, especially with several players. Abiotic Factor runs on Unreal Engine 5. In spite of the art style, this will probably not run on your PC fr

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later Processeur : i5-11th Gen CPU or similar Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or better DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : There are slightly higher CPU requirements if you are the Host in a multiplayer session, especially with several players. Abiotic Factor runs on Unreal Engine 5. In spite of the art style, this will probably not ru

Abiotic Factor

Community hit
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Released July 22, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 56,861 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 84/100 (4 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
33,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Veterans of scientific survival are pouring hundreds of hours into this facility, with 328 players out of 400 sampled clocking over 25 hours of playtime. The community remains remarkably loyal, maintaining a 94% positive reception rate since the official launch.

What it's about: Jeu de survie en coop (1-6 joueurs) qui se déroule dans un centre menacé par des phénomènes paranormaux. Vous qui incarnez les scientifiques les plus brillants, vous devrez fabriquer des outils et des armes, et survivre de la seule manière qui vous est familière: tuez-les avec la science!

In-game

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« Revolutionary game that dares to ask the question: "what if you made a survival game fun." »
👍 anonymous review · 138 h played10433
« This is one of the greatest games ive ever played, and i am willing to die for that opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · 116 h played51711
« At some point Abiotic Factor stopped being a survival horror and became a (sexless) marriage sim. One risks his life outside collecting Alien drumsticks, the other grills meat and makes soup at the base, »
👍 anonymous review · 61 h played15521
« what happens when half-life 1, scp: containment breach, valheim, and project zomboid have a nasty orgy. that's the love child that this game is. »
👍 anonymous review · 184 h played5431
« I have a crippling addiction to this game and I want more content to feed it. »
👍 anonymous review · 380 h played8432
« The only game that filled a very specific gap in my heart while waiting for a certain third instalment. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played11
« Malheureusement la mayonnaise n'a pas pris. Abiotic Factor est surement un bon jeu mais je n'ai pas accroché. J'ai testé en solo c'est probablement lié à ça. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« J'ai eu du mal à enchainer les objectifs du jeu, à l'inverse d'autres comme "Raft". Il y a de la survie mais j'ai eu l'impression que juste mourir était plus efficace que de se nourrir et boire. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« The game needs a creative mod for the aftergame if you just want to decorate your base and unlock items you missed. »
👎 anonymous review · 101 h played
« 30 FPS with Half-Life 1 graphics »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« ♥♥♥♥ the Layek and ♥♥♥♥ this game. Never would've bought this if it hard the horror tag. Naturally none of that ♥♥♥♥ started within the window to get a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ refund. None of it was in the demo either. ♥♥♥♥ »
👎 anonymous review · 81 h played
« Imagine working at Black Mesa as one of the generic scientists and having to fend for yourself against aliens and the military. Highly recommended, even if you're not a fan of crafting/survival games. 💜 »
👍 anonymous review · 365 h played111

In players' words

« Revolutionary game that dares to ask the question: "what if you made a survival game fun." »
👍 anonymous review · 138 h played10433
« Malheureusement la mayonnaise n'a pas pris. Abiotic Factor est surement un bon jeu mais je n'ai pas accroché. J'ai testé en solo c'est probablement lié à ça. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« This is one of the greatest games ive ever played, and i am willing to die for that opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · 116 h played51711
« J'ai eu du mal à enchainer les objectifs du jeu, à l'inverse d'autres comme "Raft". Il y a de la survie mais j'ai eu l'impression que juste mourir était plus efficace que de se nourrir et boire. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« At some point Abiotic Factor stopped being a survival horror and became a (sexless) marriage sim. One risks his life outside collecting Alien drumsticks, the other grills meat and makes soup at the base, »
👍 anonymous review · 61 h played15521
« The game needs a creative mod for the aftergame if you just want to decorate your base and unlock items you missed. »
👎 anonymous review · 101 h played
« what happens when half-life 1, scp: containment breach, valheim, and project zomboid have a nasty orgy. that's the love child that this game is. »
👍 anonymous review · 184 h played5431
« 30 FPS with Half-Life 1 graphics »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I have a crippling addiction to this game and I want more content to feed it. »
👍 anonymous review · 380 h played8432
« ♥♥♥♥ the Layek and ♥♥♥♥ this game. Never would've bought this if it hard the horror tag. Naturally none of that ♥♥♥♥ started within the window to get a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ refund. None of it was in the demo either. ♥♥♥♥ »
👎 anonymous review · 81 h played
« The only game that filled a very specific gap in my heart while waiting for a certain third instalment. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played11
« Imagine working at Black Mesa as one of the generic scientists and having to fend for yourself against aliens and the military. Highly recommended, even if you're not a fan of crafting/survival games. 💜 »
👍 anonymous review · 365 h played111

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=143
Content / longevity
97 % pos · n=71
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=48
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=19
Multiplayer
94 % pos · n=17
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14313643
Content / longevity716902
Story / writing484521
Graphics / art191522
Multiplayer171601
Performance6213
Interface / UX6114
Value for money3201
Stability / bugs3003
Audio / music2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 79 h on median; those who dislike it: 36 h.

<2h
80 % (n=5)
2-10h
82 % (n=22)
10-25h
84 % (n=45)
>25h
96 % (n=328)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 84% positive84AugFeb 2026 : 93% positive93FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€17.45€22.12€26.79€31.46€36.1420252026€19.60

Steam price tracked automatically since May 02, 2024 · All-time low: €19.60 (May 02, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 53 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay loop excels, with 136 positive mentions out of 143.
  • The sheer volume of available activities stands out, garnering 69 positive mentions out of 71.
  • Cooperative play is highly effective, cited in 16 positive mentions out of 17.
  • Narrative delivery captivates players, earning 45 positive mentions out of 48.

Weaknesses

  • Interface navigation frustrates some users, with 4 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Technical stability occasionally falters, resulting in 3 negative mentions regarding bugs out of 3.
  • Performance consistency remains a minor sticking point, with 3 negative mentions out of 6.

Who is it for?

Fans of 90s sci-fi research facility aesthetics and deep survival crafting will find an addictive hook here. It is a premier choice for groups seeking a polished, content-heavy cooperative experience.

Is Abiotic Factor worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 56,861 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay loop excels. Current price: 33,99€.

Verdict

Abiotic Factor successfully captures the spirit of classic laboratory-gone-wrong tropes while providing a robust, modern survival framework. With an overwhelmingly positive standing, it is a must-play for anyone looking to invest significant time into a high-quality co-op adventure.

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