Abiotic Factor
Since its Early Access launch on 2 May 2024, Abiotic Factor has attracted 1.2 million players. The highly acclaimed game from Deep Field Games and Playstack has moved beyond Early Access and is available to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox. What makes this game stand out?
How did the "normal" scientists at Black Mesa feel when the Half-Life incident occurred? This is probably the starting point for Abiotic Factor. In the game, players take on the role of a scientist in an underground research facility, which has been invaded by paranormal creatures from other dimensions following a catastrophic event. The aim of the game is to survive, secure resources, build tools and weapons, and uncover the mystery of the laboratory, either alone or in co-op mode with up to six other players. However, Abiotic Factor brings a breath of fresh air to the genre with its scenario, which allows for lots of improvisation and rewarding exploration. It also focuses on science and work-life balance. Players start with various scientific roles, such as Lab Assistant, Somatic Gastrologist, Epimedical Bionomicist or Summer Intern. These roles determine their initial skills and come with a range of positive and negative traits, from First Aid Certification (+3 First Aid) and a Fanny Pack (extra hotbar slots), to Asthma (more stamina loss) and a Weak Bladder (frequent toilet visits). These traits are tailored to strengths and weaknesses in co-op, of course.