The Problem

I downloaded a "free money hack" and now my save is corrupted. Is there any safe way to cheat?

⚠️ The Short Answer

No. There is no safe "unlimited money mod," "free item generator," or "cheat trainer" for Abiotic Factor. Any website, video, or forum post claiming otherwise is either:

1. Malware — contains viruses that steal your Steam account or personal data
2. Save corruptors — modifies your save file in ways that break progression 20 hours later
3. Phishing scams — asks for your Steam login to "activate" the hack
4. Clickbait — fake downloads that make you complete surveys for ad revenue

What Actually Works

Legitimate Ways to Get Ahead

• Power Cell farming in Flathill (reset on portal cycle) — see Flathill guide
• Medkit farming in Rise portal — see Rise farming guide
• Steel Cable farming in Train World — see Train World guide
• Cooking for profits — processed dishes sell for much more than raw ingredients — see cooking guide

Steam Workshop Mods (Safe)

Abiotic Factor supports Steam Workshop mods. These are the only safe modifications:

• Visual mods (skins, UI changes)
• Quality-of-life mods (inventory sorting, map markers)
• Cosmetic mods

These do NOT give you unlimited items, money, or invincibility — and that's intentional. Gameplay-altering mods are not supported.

How to Spot a Scam

What to Do If You Already Downloaded Something

1. Run a full antivirus scan (Windows Defender is free and sufficient)
2. Change your Steam password immediately
3. Check your Steam account for unauthorized purchases
4. If your save is corrupted, load a backup save (Abiotic Factor auto-saves)

The Bottom Line

Abiotic Factor is designed to be challenging. The satisfaction comes from solving problems, not skipping them. Our 53 guides cover every legitimate strategy in the game — no hacks needed.