Open now · By request
The Crust playtest
by VEOM Studio
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.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Dec 4, 2025
- Released
- Sep 10, 2026
- Developer
- VEOM Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, French, German, Italian and 9 more
How to join the The Crust playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the The Crust playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
All voice acting is performed by professional actors and is licensed. All the music in the game was composed by real composers—Ilya Khaminov, Sergey Sergeev, Alexander Kosyakov, and Emil Zenko—and is licensed. All 3D models and animations were created by our talented team of professional artists. As part of the development process, generative AI was used to assist in the creation of certain visual elements, including artistic textures and company logos. The AI-generated content was reviewed, edited, and/or further refined by our development team before being incorporated into the game. The game has been in development since 2019, and 99% of all game content was created by professional developers, artists, and designers.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About The Crust
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
From the game's Steam page.
