Created by VEOM Studio, The Crust is a premium simulation game that takes base-building mechanics to an out-of-this-world level. This premium title presents a gripping narrative where players step into the shoes of the saviors of humanity by automating a lunar base, mining resources there, and embarking on an epic journey to explore the moon’s hidden secrets. 

The Crust seamlessly combines resource management, automation, exploration, and strategic decision-making, all set in a rich, story-driven narrative. In it, humanity faces unprecedented challenges, and the key to survival may lie beyond Earth. It’s quite similar to titles like The Planet Crafter and RimWorld.  

Automate your lunar colony 

As you establish and expand your lunar base in The Crust, you’ll need to mine essential resources and craft the machinery required to process them. The moon’s surface holds a wealth of minerals waiting to be extracted, so you must extract these resources efficiently. Utilize satellites and batteries to power up your base, ensuring a constant energy supply for all operations. Meanwhile, automation is the key to success. 

Deploying conveyor belts and drones to streamline resource management creates a seamless and efficient production line. With these tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to focus on expanding and optimizing your base rather than getting bogged down by manual labor. However, such a mechanic is a double-edged sword—some players have reported automation fails where the system doesn’t prioritize the crucial aspects of the base, sometimes leading to dire situations. 

On the other hand, the game features three extensive research trees, each unlocking scientific advancements that enhance your technological capabilities. Investing in research will develop new technologies, improve your mining and crafting processes, and unlock new areas to explore. Furthermore, you must maintain a solid resource exchange agreement with Earth by fulfilling contracts. Finally, you need to keep track of your colonists’ health and mood and ensure they remain productive and content. 

The moon is waiting 

As the savior of humanity, your actions in The Crust will determine the future of life on the moon and the fate of Earth itself. This lunar base-builder offers an interesting blend of resource management, automation, exploration, and strategic decision-making. Build a thriving lunar colony, mine and automate resources, embark on thrilling lunar expeditions and engage in fruitful trades with the Earth.