Substructure
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How co-op works
Online co-op enables teams to coordinate mining operations, production line design, and resource flows as they build interconnected automated factories and excavate through layered alien terrain together.
About this game
Substructure is a factory automation game set on a rogue planet drifting through the outer solar system. Players establish industrial operations on an alien world, excavating through mysterious strata while harnessing raw materials to fuel increasingly complex production systems. The core loop revolves around extracting resources, designing efficient assembly chains, and automating processes to scale output. As excavation pushes deeper, new materials and challenges emerge from lower layers, demanding adaptive production strategies and careful planning to maintain momentum. Each step downward introduces fresh engineering puzzles that test both optimization skills and creative problem-solving.
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Progression drives players toward the planetary core, where buried secrets await discovery. The combination of vertical exploration, resource management, and collaborative factory design creates a satisfying cycle of expansion and optimization. Cooperative teams must communicate constantly to synchronize production lines, allocate tasks, and solve the logistical challenges of scaling operations across an alien world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Substructure?
Substructure supports online co-op, allowing teams to build and manage the factory together on the same rogue planet. Players can coordinate digging operations, design production chains collaboratively, and divide tasks like resource extraction and automation setup. Communication is essential to keep production lines synchronized as you expand deeper toward the core.
What is the main goal in Substructure?
The goal is to dig progressively deeper into the alien planet, automating resource extraction and production chains to support your descent. As you excavate through different layers, you'll encounter new materials and engineering challenges, ultimately working your way toward the planetary core to uncover its hidden secrets.
Do I need to communicate a lot with my co-op partner?
Yes, communication is heavily emphasized in Substructure's co-op mode. Coordinating factory layouts, synchronizing production lines, and dividing excavation tasks requires constant teamwork. Poor communication can lead to bottlenecks and inefficient automation, so voice chat or text coordination is highly recommended.