Source-checkedGameplay & overhauls

QuirkyCat Catalyst

by QuirkyCat · for Factorio

- Science packs now require catalyst to produce - Producing a science pack has a high chance to refund the catalyst - QuirkyCat Recycle may also produce slag - Support for BZlead and BZtin

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4 mo agoLast updated
MITLicense
2.1Latest game version

About QuirkyCat Catalyst

From Factorio Mod Portal

- Science packs now require catalyst to produce - Producing a science pack has a high chance to refund the catalyst - QuirkyCat Recycle may also produce slag - Support for BZlead and BZtin

  • Science packs now require catalyst to produce
  • Producing a science pack has a high chance to refund the catalyst
  • QuirkyCat Recycle may also produce slag
  • Support for BZlead and BZtin

All QuirkyCat mods designed to work together:

  • QuirkyCat Base (required)
  • QuirkyCat Machines
  • QuirkyCat Glass
  • QuirkyCat Boron
  • QuirkyCat Useful Wood
  • QuirkyCat Recycle
  • QuirkyCat Uranium Changes
  • QuirkyCat Duranium
  • QuirkyCat Sludge

Discord: https://discord.gg/5SubQkzQQv

Thanks to: Some graphics from malcolmriley/unused-renders on GitHub

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Built for Factorio 2.1.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under MIT.

QuirkyCat Catalyst on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2.1.9, released 2026-06-27

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
2.1.92026-06-272.1n/a
1.0.82026-03-202.0n/a
1.0.72025-12-122.0n/a
1.0.62025-12-112.0n/a
1.0.52025-09-072.0n/a
1.0.42025-09-042.0n/a

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

Run QuirkyCat Catalyst on a Factorio server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Factorio Mod Portal lists QuirkyCat Catalyst as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Factorio
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
2.1

Verified at the source

  • ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-08Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorQuirkyCat, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
  • ✓LicenseMITFree

QuirkyCat Catalyst, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install QuirkyCat Catalyst?

Factorio Mod Portal lists QuirkyCat Catalyst as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Is it free?

Yes. QuirkyCat Catalyst is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is MIT.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

NxLabs

Run QuirkyCat Catalyst on a Factorio server.

Deploy in about a minute from $2.99 a month, then add QuirkyCat Catalyst in one click.