The Crust
Available on 2 of 5 cloud gaming services

The Crust

VEOM StudioStrategySimulation2024
76%
Mostly Positive4K Steam reviews

You can play The Crust in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play The Crust in the cloud

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You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
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You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 4K · 120 fps
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The Crust in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy The Crust for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have The Crust yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

The Crust on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good The Crust looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play The Crust
Yes
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play The Crust
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play The Crust
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About The Crust

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
VEOM Studio
RELEASE DATE
15 Jul, 2024
GENRES
Strategy, Simulation
GAME MODES
Single-player
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
None. Keyboard and mouse only

The Crust cloud availability history

Full changelog

Each time a cloud gaming service added or removed The Crust, from Cloudplay's daily check.

Sep 19, 2026Added to Boosteroid

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One email when The Crust arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.

The Crust cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play The Crust in the cloud?+

Yes. The Crust is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is The Crust on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. The Crust is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. The free plan can start it. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour.

Is The Crust on Boosteroid?+

Yes. The Crust is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam. A Boosteroid subscription is also required.

Is The Crust on PlayStation Plus?+

No. The Crust is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is The Crust on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. The Crust is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is The Crust on Amazon Luna?+

No. The Crust is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Do I need to buy The Crust to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid only run games you own. Buy The Crust from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play The Crust in the cloud for free?+

Yes. The GeForce NOW free plan can start The Crust, if you own the game. On the free plan you play in 1080p, you may wait in a queue, and a session ends after 1 hour. A paid plan removes the queue and allows longer sessions.

Can I play The Crust with a controller?+

No. The Crust has no controller support. It needs a keyboard and mouse, so play it on a laptop or desktop.

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