Moonbase Alpha
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
- Released
- 2010
- Developer
- Virtual Heroes
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is Moonbase Alpha?
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 5 July 2010 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Virtual Heroes, Army Game Studio |
| Publisher | NASA |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Moonbase Alpha received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Moonbase Alpha
24 games overlap with Moonbase Alpha on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, The Lab and Hardspace: Shipbreaker.
Common questions about Moonbase Alpha
What platforms is Moonbase Alpha on?
Moonbase Alpha is available on PC. It first released in 2010.
Is Moonbase Alpha free?
Yes. Moonbase Alpha is free to download on Steam.
Do players recommend Moonbase Alpha?
91% of 12,875 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Moonbase Alpha work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Moonbase Alpha as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Moonbase Alpha?
Moonbase Alpha was developed by Virtual Heroes, Army Game Studio and published by NASA.