Beyond Contact is an immersive survival game available on PlayStation 5 that draws inspiration from pulp science-fiction comics and contemporary films. Players navigate the dangerous, procedurally-generated alien planet of Ketern, where they must face perilous challenges and moral dilemmas. The game emphasizes exploration and discovery, offering a robust crafting and research system that allows players to create essential tools and items for survival.

In addition to crafting, Beyond Contact features intuitive base building and defense mechanisms, enabling players to establish safe havens. Farming and creature feeding are also pivotal aspects of gameplay, as players work to sustain themselves amidst the planet's extreme weather and environmental hazards. With a narrative-driven focus, players strive to save the planet's inhabitants while contending with the myriad threats that lurk in every corner of this unforgiving world.