Rank 01Why this
Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like The Crust.
- $24.49 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like The Crust
- 16 games
- Updated Nov 2, 2026
Players who liked The Crust also play
The closest matches to The Crust: Captain of Industry, IXION, Space Haven, Surviving Mars, and Outworld Station. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2020
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Outworld Station
Why this: Shares automation and resource management with The Crust.
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Shares production chain optimization and resource management with The Crust.
- 94% of 1,359 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: VEOM Studio
- Price: $31.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 4,443 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- The game is more than playable as it is with new updates improving the experience
- Thoughtful design and timely revisions by the player are necessary for an aesthetically pleasing and satisfying
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Automation
- Base construction
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Crust at current Steam store prices.
Autonauts
Why this: Shares automation with The Crust.
Final Factory
Why this: Also Base-Building and Automation, like The Crust.
Cliff Empire
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like The Crust.
The Riftbreaker
Why this: Shares resource management with The Crust.
About The Crust
The closest matches to The Crust: Captain of Industry, IXION, Space Haven, Surviving Mars, and Outworld Station. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Crust is your kind of game, the closest matches are Captain of Industry, IXION and Space Haven — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its automation and base construction. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Crust is a strategy and simulation game released in 2024 by VEOM Studio, set on an alien moon where players establish and automate a lunar base. The core gameplay centers on resource management, production chain optimization, base construction, and technology upgrades. Priced at $19.49 USD in Early Access, the game offers a massive length experience designed for solo play. Reviewers note that players describe it as challenging and immersive, with new updates continually improving the overall experience. Players highlight that thoughtful design choices and timely adjustments contribute to a satisfying outcome. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck and holds a 74 percent positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews.
About The Crust: Build and automate a lunar colony that Earth depends on. Mine regolith, run conveyor-and-drone factories above and below the surface, manage colonists, trade with rival Earth factions — and play a story campaign with multiple endings.
Is The Crust worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 4,443 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 67% positive across 131 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 40% off, now $19.19 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 42 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 42 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- The game is more than playable as it is with new updates improving the experience
- Thoughtful design and timely revisions by the player are necessary for an aesthetically pleasing and satisfying
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Do not buy until stable release. The game is promising and I love a lot of concepts it introduces. But for now... You can spend 20 hours in your run to then get an update that soft/hard-locks your progress. I hope though the devs will be…”
“The core gameplay is solid. However, the game has regressed, and at the moment the numerous bugs make it unplayable during longer runs—drones get stuck, transport belts stop working, and factories freeze. This essentially forces you to…”
People who play it also play: Captain of Industry, IXION, Space Haven
Frequently asked about The Crust
Can I run it?
Does The Crust run on Steam Deck?
The Crust is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Crust cost?
The Crust is listed on Steam at 31.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Crust?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Crust are Captain of Industry, IXION, Space Haven.
Who developed The Crust?
The Crust was developed by VEOM Studio and published by Crytivo.