Base One

About

Base One tasks you with constructing and maintaining space stations in hostile environments. You juggle life support systems, allocate resources, and expand outposts by scavenging materials from asteroid fields. Each decision impacts crew well-being and station stability as you upgrade infrastructure and experiment with new technologies. The focus on micromanagement requires careful planning to prevent oxygen shortages or power failures while keeping colonists satisfied with basic amenities. The game’s narrative weaves political conflicts into its survival challenges without overshadowing the core mechanics. Players aiming for full completion will find 30 achievements, though the rarest “Beauty!” reward eludes 99.9% of attempts. Its blend of technical problem-solving and light story elements appeals to simulation fans looking for a methodical build-and-manage experience.

Storyline

Overcome a range of trials in a story-driven campaign set against a backdrop of socio-political drama where special interests and the powerful stand much to gain from the final frontier. Balance each station’s needs while researching and unlocking new technology that will ensure the long-term success and viability of human presence in the region. Outfit stations with solar panels, docking bays, life support systems, and more. Master devices such as probe launchers to gather items out in the vacuum of space -- and keep the crew’s morale up with critical creature comforts like sofas and the ever-useful toilet-shower.