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The Crust

Automate a lunar base as you become the savior of humanity exploring the future on the moon. Mine, craft, research, and trade resources with Earth in this gripping narrative basebuilder.

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Developer
VEOM Studio
Publisher
Crytivo
Release
July 15, 2024
2 years and 17 days ago
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Mostly Positive3,689 reviews76.9%

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About the Game

Mine resources and automate their production processes

Mine lunar resources, craft processing machinery, and power up your base with satellites and batteries. Unlock scientific advancements across three research trees to enhance your technological capabilities.

Automate resources with conveyor belts and drones.

Streamline your resource management as you deploy conveyor belts and drones for seamless automation

Explore

Embark on lunar expeditions to unearth the moon's hidden secrets, deploying your rover to various locations and delving into the mysteries of humanity's newfound lunar habitat.

Trade Resources

Engage in resource exchange with Earth through contracts, where your decisions have the power to shape their political landscape. Choose a faction to support or navigate the field strategically for maximum profit.

Assemble a team of colonists

People are your most valuable resource. Keep track of your colonists' health, mood and needs. Hire the best experts and make sure they work as a team: it’s their unique traits and skills that will allow you to truly optimize your production and research!



Key Features



  • Build a lunar colony
  • Mine and automate resources and production
  • Explore the moon
  • Play through a rich, story driven narrative
  • Trade with Earth
  • Influence politics
  • Manage colonists and their needs
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