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MONOCOOL · Published by MONOCOOL · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Build a home, repair a community, and shape the frontier in this cosy survival-lite adventure set on the edge of known space.
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access, Casual · 2027 · More free games
Embark on a journey to build your home and shape the frontier as you navigate through the challenges of the unknown. In Moonsteader, your actions will repair not just structures but also the bonds within a community on the brink of new discovery.
About this game
Moonsteader is a cosy survival-lite game about starting from nothing and slowly building a settlement you're proud to call home.
Settle on a moon on the edge of the galaxy. Gather resources, pan for valuable minerals, mine, recycle scrap, and craft the tools you need to survive and thrive. Expand your own homestead with new buildings, upgrade your equipment, and create a frontier that's uniquely yours.
Plant different crops, keep them watered, deal with weeds and harvest your produce. Sell what you grow and use the money to improve your life on the frontier.
Mine, sift, salvage and explore for the raw materials you need. Different resources require different ways of gathering them.
Turn what you collect into something useful. Sort raw resources, recycle scrap and fabricate the materials, tools and equipment you need.
Your machinery won't look after itself. Maintain and repair equipment, replace damaged components and keep the technology your settlement depends on operational.
You're not alone on Arsian-P. Visit town, meet other settlers, help with jobs and improve the businesses and lives of the people trying to make a home on the frontier.
Head beyond your settlement to discover new places, resources and opportunities across the moon. Most days are peaceful, although the frontier isn't completely without danger.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: WIndows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The future of your Moonstead is in your hands - literally!
As I've got older and life has become busier, I've found it harder to sit down and play games on a PC or console for hours at a time.I'm a huge advocate for handheld gaming. My Steam Deck comes on every holiday with me, and when I'm at home it's usually in the busiest room of the house. Being able to pick it up for twenty minutes, put it down, and come back later has completely changed the way I play games.With that in mind, it would feel wrong to develop Moonsteader without making the Steam Deck experience a priority.From the very beginning I have been playtesting Moonsteader on both Steam Deck and with an Xbox controller. Controller support and handheld play won't be an afterthought—they are considered throughout development and will help shape the game as new features are added.My goal is for switching between keyboard and mouse, a controller, and Steam Deck to feel as seamless as possible. No matter how you choose to play, I want the controls to feel intuitive, comfortable, and natural.The aim is for Moonsteader to be fully playable on Steam Deck when it launches into Early Access, and I'll continue refining the experience throughout development.Thank you for following Moonsteader's journey so far. I can't wait to share more updates with you over the coming months as the settlement continues to grow. If you have not already done so, why not add Moonsteader to your wishlist?Read full article on Community Announcements (RhysWillis)
