In Satisfactory 1.0, you’ll come across Hard Drives scattered around the world. When researched, these Hard Drives unlock Alternate Recipes that allow you to craft items using different materials. These recipes can help make your production lines more efficient by using fewer or more accessible resources. To help you prioritize, here’s a guide on which Alternate Recipes are worth focusing on.
Why Alternate Recipes Matter
Alternate Recipes give you flexibility in managing resources. Some recipes completely change the way you can produce key items, streamlining your factory’s efficiency. Others are useful only in specific cases when you have a surplus of a particular material or are running short on another. Understanding which recipes are game-changers and which are situational can help you optimize your production and resource management.
Satisfactory Alternate Recipe Tier List
S Tier – Best Recipes for Efficiency
These recipes are essential for maximizing your production efficiency. They either save a significant amount of resources or make crafting faster.
- Heavy Encased Frame (Heavy Modular Frame)
- Caterium Computer (Computer)
- Crystal Computer (Computer)
- Silicon Circuit Board (Circuit Board)
- Heavy Flexible Frame (Heavy Modular Frame)
- Caterium Circuit Board (Circuit Board)
A Tier – Very Strong Alternatives
These recipes are highly beneficial and will make a noticeable difference in your factory’s output.
- Super-State Computer (Supercomputer)
- Copper Alloy Ingot (Copper Ingot)
- Automated Speed Wiring (Automated Wiring)
- Silicon High-Speed Connector (High-Speed Connector)
- Coke Steel Ingot (Steel Ingot)
B Tier – Solid Choices, but Situational
These recipes are good, but they depend on your current resources. They are worth using if they match your production needs.
- Turbo Pressure Motor (Turbo Motor)
- Turbo Blend Fuel (Turbofuel)
- Pure Aluminum Ingot (Aluminum Ingot)
- Solid Steel Ingot (Steel Ingot)
C Tier – Niche but Occasionally Useful
These recipes have specific uses and are beneficial only in certain situations. They aren’t game-changers but can help if you’re facing specific production challenges.
- Electric Motor (Motor)
- Electromagnetic Connection Rod (Electromagnetic Control Rod)
- Wet Concrete (Concrete)
D Tier – Rarely Worth It
These recipes don’t offer much benefit unless you’re extremely short on certain resources.
- Heavy Oil Residue (Polymer Resin)
- Cast Screw (Screw)
F Tier – Avoid These Recipes
These recipes generally result in net losses of resources and are not worth using.
- Recycled Rubber (Rubber)
- Instant Scrap (Aluminum Scrap)
Unlocking Alternate Recipes in Satisfactory 1.0 can greatly improve your factory’s efficiency, but not all recipes are equally valuable. Focus on S and A Tier recipes to streamline your production, and use lower-tier recipes only when necessary. Keep exploring, as more recipes are still being discovered and added to the game