All GRAIN ROT Guides
Survival routes, systems, upgrade advice, and co-op tactics for every stage of your descent into the Deep Layers.
Beginner Guide
Start HereLearn the extraction loop, essential controls, and the safest route through your first descent.
View guide →Deep Layers
ExplorationRead the cursed elevator, navigate shifting ruins, and bring your haul back alive.
View guide →Outpost Upgrades
ProgressionRepair rooms, place constructs, and spend every Scrap where it matters most.
View guide →Spark & Vessels
SurvivalLeave a broken body, possess a new vessel, and keep your Spark alive in the dark.
View guide →Rot Guide
Status EffectUnderstand Rot buildup, warning signs, and the risky cure waiting in the sunlight.
View guide →Items & Tools
GearUse mallets, compasses, repair glue, weapons, and utility items without wasting them.
View guide →Shelter Progression
UpgradesLevel every room and turn a ruined shelter into a reliable base for deeper runs.
View guide →Co-op Survival
1–4 PlayersAssign team roles, protect lost Sparks, and extract together when the run turns bad.
View guide →Lost & Found
Quick FixRecover missing equipment and understand what happens to gear between sessions.
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