This guide covers the fundamentals for version of Oxygen Not Included (ONI) , a space-colony simulation game. Note that files ending in .rar are compressed archives often associated with third-party distribution; for the most stable and secure experience, ensure you are using an official version from a platform like Steam or the Epic Games Store. 1. Your First Five Cycles
New players often lose colonies due to "creeping" problems that aren't immediately obvious:
In the initial cycles, your priority is establishing basic life support to prevent early "colony collapse." Oxygen.Not.Included.v526233.rar
: Set up a Research Station near your power source. Researching "Basic Farming" and "Power Regulation" should be your first goals.
Sustainability in Oxygen Not Included is a cycle of resource conversion. This guide covers the fundamentals for version of
: Avoid "Mush Bars" if possible, as they consume too much water and dirt for low nutritional value. Instead, farm Mealwood in the early game and transition to Hatch farming for meat and coal.
: Eventually, Algae will run out. You must transition to an Electrolyzer , which breaks Water into Oxygen and Hydrogen. Your First Five Cycles New players often lose
: Use an Oxygen Diffuser powered by a Manual Generator (hamster wheel). This converts Algae into breathable oxygen.