STEAMDB NEXUS

Steam app 1465470 · updated 11 Sep 2026, 05:32 UTC

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.

History chartsJune 2026 to September 2026
Last 30 days+11.9Gain+5.9%% gain1,844Peak
The Crust Steam header artwork
VEOM StudioCrytivo
970playing now
1,84424-hour peak
5,101all-time peak
213average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 11 Sep 2026, 05:32 UTC
App ID
1465470
Product type
Game
Developer
VEOM Studio
Publisher
Crytivo
Release date
11 Sep, 2026
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Declared DRM
Achievements
28
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Base BuildingSpaceAutomationColony SimResource ManagementSandboxStrategyCity BuilderBuildingManagementSimulationSci-fiExplorationSurvivalPost-apocalypticRTSSingleplayerIndie3DChoices Matter
About this gameFull description from Steam
1.0 OUT NOW — full campaign with multiple endings, Planning Mode, Sandbox 2.0, global events, macOS 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
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUSl
IGRS15Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel i5-4590K or equivalent AMD-Hardware Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 1060 or equivalent with 6GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel i5-7700 or equivalent AMD-Hardware Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 1070 or equivalent with 8GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 8 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (Quad-core, 2.5 GHz) or Intel Only Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 or Metal-capable dedicated GPU with 4 GB VRAM (Radeon Pro 560X or better) Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Metal support required. Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. Runs via Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Recommended: OS: macOS 12 Monterey or newer Processor: Apple M1 Pro / M2 or Intel Core i7 (6-core) Memory: 16 GB GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 Pro or Radeon Pro 5500M / 8 GB VRAM Storage: 8 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit or newer / SteamOS Processor: Intel i5-4590K or equivalent AMD-Hardware Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB (Vulkan 1.1 support required) Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Vulkan-capable GPU and up-to-date proprietary NVIDIA / Mesa drivers required. Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel i5-7700 or equivalent AMD-Hardware Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or Radeon RX 5700 (Vulkan 1.2) Storage: 8 GB available space
Supported languages13 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Russian
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Polish
Italian
Spanish - Latin America
Japanese
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

28 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Now the Fun BeginsAchievement
One Year of SolitudeAchievement
Lost and FoundAchievement
Charlie on our sixAchievement
Heroes Never DieAchievement
A Single SparkAchievement
Smart Moves, Concrete GainsAchievement
Signal in a BottleAchievement
American DreamAchievement
I need a Private JetAchievement

View all Steam achievements