Official media
Ore Factory Squad — Release Trailer
See mining, production lines, vehicles, and four-player co-op in the official threeW Games trailer.
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Ore Factory Squad
A fan-made guide for threeW’s co-op factory automation game — mine resources, build production lines, complete contracts, and expand an industrial business alone or with up to three friends.
- released
- Jul 16, 2026
- genre
- Factory Sim
- players
- 1–4
- platform
- Steam / Windows
- achievements
- 35
Start here
Build your first working operation
Follow a practical path from the tutorial and first contracts to a factory layout you can expand.
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Beginner
Beginner Guide: Greenpark Lot to Level 5
Reach Level 5 on your starting claim by using the right tool for each material, keeping machines near storage, and rushing the worker license.
02Beginner
Ore Factory Squad Tips: A Practical Beginner Checklist
Beginner tips for contracts, production flow, storage, vehicles, upgrades, and co-op without relying on unverified machine ratios.
03Production
Ore Factory Squad Factory Layout Guide
A flexible factory layout method for separating intake, processing, buffers, storage, and shipping while making bottlenecks easy to see.
04Contracts
Contracts and Pallet Packing
Why contracts pay far more than dumping stock, how to pick the right order, and how to pack pallets so your shipments actually leave on time.
Popular player needs
Featured Guides
Hand-picked optimization walkthroughs for every production chain.
Updates
Ore Factory Squad Roadmap: Every Phase Toward Version 2.0
The official five-phase Ore Factory Squad roadmap, what each free update plans to add, and which features are already in Phase 0.
Read more →Production
Ore Factory Squad Factory Layout Guide
A flexible factory layout method for separating intake, processing, buffers, storage, and shipping while making bottlenecks easy to see.
Read more →Technical
Ore Factory Squad Save File Location and Backup Guide
Find the Ore Factory Squad Windows save folder, make a safe manual backup, and understand what Steam Cloud does and does not protect.
Read more →Technical
Ore Factory Squad Trainer and Cheats: Safety First
What to know before using an Ore Factory Squad trainer, including backups, malware risk, multiplayer fairness, and safer alternatives.
Read more →Technical
Ore Factory Squad Release Date and PC System Requirements
Ore Factory Squad released on July 16, 2026 for Windows on Steam. Check the official minimum and recommended PC requirements.
Read more →Mining
Mining Lifts and Logistics
Build a safe lift down to lower dig sites, then move ore efficiently with conveyors, sorters, and a well-run forklift.
Read more →Guide matrix
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What is Ore Factory Squad?
Independent Ore Factory Squad wiki with beginner tips, factory layouts, roadmap, save location, co-op help, updates, and Windows system requirements.
At a glance
| Developer | threeW |
|---|---|
| Publisher | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platform | Steam for Windows |
| Genre | Factory Simulation / Automation |
| Players | Single-player / 1–4 online co-op |
| Storage | 11 GB minimum / 15 GB recommended |
Data snapshotGame data snapshot: Jul 2026
Announcements
Latest patches, production-chain additions, and community notes.
- Update
Phase 0, Part 1 released
The official update added text chat, contract and stock improvements, forklift and pallet UI changes, belt fixes, balance changes, and crash fixes.
- Roadmap
Five-phase roadmap published
threeW outlined free update phases leading toward version 2.0, from Shifting Gears through Frost & Steel. Dates remain subject to change.
- Release
Ore Factory Squad released on Steam
The Windows release supports single-player and online co-op for up to four players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to what new factory builders ask most.
What should I do first?
Follow the tutorial, complete small contracts, and keep the first production line simple. Expand only after you can see which machine or belt is causing idle time.
Can I play alone?
Yes. Steam lists both single-player and online co-op for up to four players.
Where is the save file?
SteamDB lists the Windows save folder under LocalLow\threeW\Ore Factory Squad. Close the game before copying it for backup.
How do I raise throughput?
Watch for machines that are starved or blocked, add buffers at transfer points, and change one section at a time so you can measure the result.
Next shift
Ready to build a cleaner factory?
Start with the first-hour route, then use the layout, logistics, contract, and roadmap guides as your operation grows.