Atomcraft: A Comprehensive Guide to Elements, Reactions, and Automation

Discover the secrets of Atomcraft, from the 118 elements to advanced chemical reactions and automation systems.

2026-07-22
Atomcraft Wiki Team
Quick Guide
  • 118 Elements: Explore all available elements in Atomcraft.
  • Chemical Reactions: Learn about the various chemical reactions and their effects.
  • Automation: Discover how to build and manage automated systems for efficient resource processing.
  • Spaceship Repair: Follow the progress path to repair your crashed spaceship.

Understanding the World of Atomcraft

Game Mechanics

Atomcraft is a sandbox game that focuses on pixel-based physics and chemistry. Players can gather resources, process materials, and create complex machines to automate their workflow.

Important Tip

Always keep an eye on the temperature and stability of your materials to avoid destructive reactions.

Exploring Elements and Materials

Ores

  • Gather raw materials from natural deposits.
  • Process these materials to extract useful elements.

Periodic-Table Elements

  • All 118 elements are available in Atomcraft.
  • Each element has unique properties and uses.

Compounds

  • Create compounds by combining elements.
  • Compounds have various applications in crafting and reactions.

Crafting Recipes and Chemical Reactions

Pro Tip

Use catalysts to improve the efficiency of chemical reactions and create more advanced materials.

1

Gather Raw Materials

Collect raw materials like ores and compounds from natural deposits.

2

Process Materials

Use smelting, refining, and other processing methods to extract useful elements and compounds.

3

Combine Elements

Combine elements to create new compounds and materials.

4

Use Reactions

Perform chemical reactions to create new substances and compounds.

Automation Systems

Automation in Atomcraft

Automation systems allow players to automate resource processing and other tasks, saving time and effort.

Key Automation Components:

  • Conveyors
  • Heaters
  • Coolers
  • Filters
  • Switches
  • Sensors
  • Logic Gates

Spaceship Repair and Progression

Repairing the Spaceship

Complete various objectives to gather the required materials and repair your crashed spaceship.

1

Inspect the Crash Site

Explore the crash site and identify the spaceship, nearby resources, and initial progression objectives.

2

Gather Starter Resources

Mine accessible ores and collect the basic materials required for early crafting and smelting.

3

Build the First Production Setup

Use smelting, crafting, and chemical systems to convert raw resources into useful materials.

4

Upgrade Extraction and Storage

Improve drills, scanners, storage capacity, and other equipment before traveling farther from the crash site.

5

Explore Deeper Regions

Enter cave layers and advanced regions to find materials unavailable near the starting area.

6

Complete Quests and Discoveries

Finish progression objectives, investigate artifacts, and use newly discovered materials in crafting and reactions.

7

Produce Advanced Repair Materials

Combine mining, smelting, chemistry, and automation to create the resources required by later repair objectives.

8

Complete Spaceship Repairs

Deliver the requested resources and complete the remaining repair objectives on the crashed spaceship.

Updates and Patch Notes

Stay Updated

Check the latest updates and patch notes for new features, changes, and fixes in Atomcraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Atomcraft?

Atomcraft is a sandbox game that focuses on pixel-based physics and chemistry. Players can gather resources, process materials, and create complex machines to automate their workflow.

Q: How many elements are available in Atomcraft?

Atomcraft includes all 118 elements from the periodic table.

Q: How do I repair my crashed spaceship?

To repair your crashed spaceship, you need to gather the required materials and complete the repair objectives in the game.