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If Moonbase Alpha left you wanting more, this list of 37 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 17 attributes. VRChat comes closest (73/100).

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The closest game to Moonbase Alpha is VRChat — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza and Skate follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Moonbase Alpha

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Moonbase Alpha. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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VRChat

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VRChat
Closest overall match
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev VRChatPlaytime ~2hOn PC

If Moonbase Alpha worked for you because of deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 7 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World66Tone44
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Yakuza

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NGL77
Yakuza
Closest on tone
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

Shelved next to Moonbase Alpha for good reason: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: loot and gear systems.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals87Progression45Game mode24
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Skate

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Skate
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

The thread back to Moonbase Alpha runs through deep simulation, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where they diverge is game mode.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals87Game mode55
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FIFA 23

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NGL68
FIFA 23
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldThird Person
Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Moonbase Alpha is — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is resource management and an isometric view.

Released 12 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Tone100Game mode75World72Visuals59Progression0
5

Football Manager 2022

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NGL89
Football Manager 2022
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird PersonManagement
Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Moonbase Alpha, and so does deep simulation, a sandbox world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: resource management and 2D presentation.

Released 11 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100World74Game mode57Visuals54Progression0
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FIFA 22

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NGL74
FIFA 22
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldThird Person
Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Moonbase Alpha and shares deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings competitive edge and an isometric view.

Released 11 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Game mode74World64Visuals57Tone33
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NBA 2K24

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NBA 2K24
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldThird Person
Year 2023Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Moonbase Alpha for good reason: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to online features and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: resource management and 3D presentation.

Released 13 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Tone100Game mode78World69Visuals54Progression0
8

NBA 2K23

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NBA 2K23
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineNarrativeOpen World
Year 2022Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Moonbase Alpha, and so does deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds co-op play. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings skill tree progression and 3D presentation.

Released 12 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Tone100World77Game mode72Progression0Visuals0
9

World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International

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NGL87
World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonIsometric
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PC

Its point of contact with Moonbase Alpha is deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals57
10

FIFA Soccer 11

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NGL84
FIFA Soccer 11
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
Year 2010Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets Moonbase Alpha on deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Genre100Visuals87Game mode83
11

FIFA Soccer 13

52
NGL85
FIFA Soccer 13
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonIsometric
Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Held in common with Moonbase Alpha: deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals57
12

Moving Out

54
NGL78
Moving Out
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Moonbase Alpha and shares deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and an isometric view.

Released 10 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Game mode72Tone0Visuals0
13

Wii Sports

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NGL75
Wii Sports
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

Held in common with Moonbase Alpha: deep simulation, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is offline play.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode67
14

EA SPORTS FC™ 24

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EA SPORTS FC™ 24
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Moonbase Alpha for good reason: deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is competitive edge and an isometric view.

Released 13 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals57Tone0
15

NBA 2K17

53
NGL70
NBA 2K17
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Moonbase Alpha on deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Moonbase Alpha.

Genre100Visuals87Game mode83

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