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The Crust
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The Crust player count chart
The Crust has a small but active player base. 753 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 53% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2024
The Crust monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 595 | -24.4% | 1,091 |
| October 2026 | 787 | -56.28% | 1,927 |
| September 2026 | 1,800 | +933.33% | 4,185 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -19% | 405 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -10.55% | 500 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -29.33% | 559 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +15.81% | 791 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -27.11% | 683 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +42.19% | 937 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -38.35% | 659 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -11.51% | 1,069 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +246.13% | 1,208 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -31.03% | 349 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -8.83% | 506 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -46.17% | 555 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -40.82% | 1,031 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +287.97% | 1,742 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -10.74% | 449 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -13.87% | 503 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -24.94% | 584 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -13.94% | 778 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +25.21% | 904 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -4.62% | 722 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +25.54% | 757 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -16.02% | 603 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -54.98% | 718 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -24.19% | 1,595 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -58.75% | 2,104 |
| July 2024 | n/a | n/a | 5,101 |
How many people play The Crust right now?
753 people are playing The Crust on Steam right now. That makes it the #931 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 786 players. Today's peak is 24% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,032.
The Crust player count trend
Over the last 30 days The Crust averaged a daily peak of 1,032 players, down 53% compared with the 30 days before (2,207). Its highest point this month (1,591) is 356% above the same period last year (349). In its first month after release (Jul 1, 2024) it peaked at 5,101 players. Today's player count is 15% of its all-time peak of 5,101, set on Jul 1, 2024.
Best time to play The Crust
Based on the last 14 days, The Crust is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 56% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Crust players by hour and weekday
When The Crust has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About 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.
- Developer
- VEOM Studio
- Publisher
- Crytivo
- Released
- Jul 1, 2024
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 13 languages, 2 with full audio
Screenshots
The Crust price history
Good time to buy? Decent, but it has been cheaper. The Crust is 40% off at $19.19 right now; the lowest we have recorded is $16.49 (Jan 4, 2026).Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
The Crust price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -40% $19.19 | $19.19 | base |
| Euro area | -40% 17,99€ | $20.19 | +5% |
| United Kingdom | -40% £16.19 | $21.79 | +14% |
| Canada | -40% C$ 23.99 | $17.18 | -10% |
| Australia | -40% A$ 26.99 | $18.89 | -2% |
| New Zealand | -40% NZ$ 29.10 | $16.36 | -15% |
| Brazil | -40% R$53,99 | $9.88 | -49% |
| Mexico | -40% Mex$ 209.40 | $11.26 | -41% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -40% $9.59 | $9.59 | -50% |
| Poland | -40% 74,99 zł | $19.18 | 0% |
| Switzerland | -40% CHF 17.99 | $22.00 | +15% |
| Norway | -40% 234,00 kr | $25.17 | +31% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) cheapest | -40% $7.79 | $7.79 | -59% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -40% $9.59 | $9.59 | -50% |
| South Africa | -40% R 177.00 | $10.78 | -44% |
| India | -40% ₹834.00 | $8.83 | -54% |
| Indonesia | -40% Rp 161 820 | $8.96 | -53% |
| China | -40% ¥59.40 | $8.91 | -54% |
| Japan | -40% ¥2,388 | $15.07 | -21% |
| South Korea | -40% ₩ 20,940 | $15.57 | -19% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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The Crust reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
The Crust on Twitch
Twitch category "The Crust", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Crust Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 31 Oct 2026, with a peak of 268 viewers and 63 on average.
The Crust achievements
The Crust has 28 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 19.4% of them; the rarest, The Crust, is held by 0.4% of players.
Now the Fun BeginsComplete the tutorial75.9%- A Single SparkBuild a Single regolith refinery72.2%
- One Year of SolitudeSurvive the First Year57.8%
- Diggy Diggy HoleExcavate 10,000 cells52.0%
- Ore In My VeinsDeplete 1 resource vein36.0%
- Lost and FoundLocate the lost convoy34.2%
- American DreamHave 1 million credits on balance32.9%
- Charlie on our sixFind the Charlie base32.0%
- Smart Moves, Concrete GainsBuild 3 Pressing Modules30.7%
- Mad MinerHidden achievement21.7%
- Lunar Truck SimulatorOwn at least 10 vehicles14.3%
- Stable BasisHidden achievement13.9%
- Plugged InHidden achievement11.0%
- I need a Private JetHave 10 million credits on balance10.8%
- Heroes Never DieRescue all 12 survivors of Hope-28.0%
- Hydrogen tycoonBuild 10 fuel generators6.1%
- Villy GatesAchieve a market capitalization of $100 million for your company5.6%
- Lock and LoadedHidden achievement5.4%
- Ice BreakerDeplete 1 ice vein4.9%
- One shot, One asteroid!Hidden achievement4.3%
- Signal in a BottleDiscover a magnetic anomaly3.1%
- Houston, YOU have a problemHidden achievement2.6%
- Jeff BazzosAchieve a market capitalization of $500 million for your company2.1%
- Silent AssassinHidden achievement1.9%
- Ilon MaksAchieve a market capitalization of $1 billion for your company0.9%
- My mom's friend's sonThe colonist has reached the maximum level for that profession0.9%
- Average Crust EnjoyerSpend 50 years in the game0.4%
- The CrustScan the entire surface of the moon for resource deposits0.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Crust DLC
The Crust has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | The Crust, Supporter Pack ↗ | -25% $4.49 |
 | The Crust Complete Soundtrack Pack ↗ | -30% $6.99 |
Latest The Crust news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 The Crust 1.1 Playtest: Free Until Sunday, Progress Carries Over
- Oct 31, 2026 Update 1.1 Public Beta: Up to 3x FPS on Large Bases & Dev Diary #26
- Oct 26, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.49 Patch notes
- Oct 22, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.45 Patch notes
- Oct 20, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.40 Patch notes
- Oct 20, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.38.1 Patch notes
- Oct 19, 2026 Update 1.0.38 Patch notes
- Oct 13, 2026 Hotfix 1.0.30 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Crust FAQ
Is The Crust dead?
The Crust has a small but active player base. 753 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 53% on the month before).
How many people play The Crust?
753 people are playing The Crust on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 786 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Crust?
The Crust reached its all-time Steam peak of 5,101 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2024.
Is The Crust growing or declining?
The Crust is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,032, down 53% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Crust most active?
The Crust usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does The Crust cost?
The Crust is on sale on Steam right now: $19.19, 40% off its usual $31.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Crust has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Crust on Steam is $16.49 (45% off), on Jan 4, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $19.19 right now.
Is The Crust on sale right now?
Yes. The Crust is 40% off on Steam right now, $19.19 instead of $31.99. The lowest we have recorded is $16.49.
Where is The Crust cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, The Crust is cheapest in Turkey (MENA USD) at $7.79, about $7.79 or 59% below the US price of $19.19. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is The Crust good?
Steam players rate The Crust Mostly Positive: 75% of 4,514 reviews are positive.
When did The Crust come out?
The Crust was released on Steam on Jul 1, 2024.
Who made The Crust?
The Crust was developed by VEOM Studio and published by Crytivo.
Is The Crust still worth playing?
The Crust has a smaller but active community on Steam today (753 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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