Simulation · July 15, 2024

The Crust (2024)

The Crust (2024) scores 77% positive on Steam from 2.6k reviews, developed by VEOM Studio.

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The Crust (2024) is a Simulation title from VEOM Studio available on Windows. The title carries a 77% Steam positive rating across 2.6k reviews, 124 peak concurrent players, and 23 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Simulation category.

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

Release & Availability

Release date Jul 15, 2024
Developer VEOM Studio
Publisher Crytivo
Base price $16.49 -45%
DLC / Add-ons 1 released
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 100k–1M
External links Official site · Support · [email protected]

Release timeline

The Crust launched on Jul 15, 2024.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by VEOM Studio and published by Crytivo.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy The Crust

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate The Crust 77% positive across 2.6k reviews — categorised as Mostly Positive.

2.0k positive · 599 negative

Critic consensus

Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 2.7k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 124 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Simulation
  • Strategy
  • Early Access

Community tag consensus

  • Early Access · 255
  • Base-Building · 231
  • Space · 222
  • Colony Sim · 220
  • Automation · 219
  • Resource Management · 214
  • Sandbox · 194
  • Strategy · 183
  • City Builder · 180
  • Building · 177
  • Simulation · 172
  • Management · 170

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 32 hours, with a median of 18 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 17 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 23 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese – Brazil, Polish, Italian, Spanish – Latin America, Japanese.

Full audio: English, Russian, Japanese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Crust released?

The Crust was released on Jul 15, 2024 by VEOM Studio.

Is The Crust worth playing?

Based on 2.6k Steam reviews, The Crust holds a 77% positive rating (Mostly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does The Crust support?

The Crust runs natively on Windows.

How much does The Crust cost?

Base price on Steam is $16.49 (before seasonal discounts).