10 Online games like Moonbase Alpha that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Same family as Moonbase Alpha: deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is skill tree progression and 3D presentation.

The genre is the same as Moonbase Alpha’s, and with it deep simulation, single-player focus and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

It comes from the same genre as Moonbase Alpha and shares deep simulation, single-player focus and free-to-play access. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

Its point of contact with Moonbase Alpha is deep simulation and single-player focus.