7 Narrative 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 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.

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.

It meets Moonbase Alpha on deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is roguelike runs.