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Short Answers to Common Questions

Seventeen questions pulled from search results and the Steam discussion board, answered without padding. Last checked against patch 1.0.4.
Questions
17
Patch
1.0.4
Updated
26 Oct 2026

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Moon Sweepers released on 23 October 2026 for Windows PC on Steam at $8.99. It supports solo play and online co-op for up to 16 players, with shared money and shared upgrades. There is no crossplay and no console version.

Two astronauts inside a Moon Sweepers station standing before a holographic lunar map
Most questions about this game are really questions about scope: how big is the Moon, how long does it take, and what do you actually do for hour forty.Official Steam screenshot, copyright DragDrop Games. Used for identification and commentary.

All seventeen questions

Everything below has been checked against patch 1.0.4. If an answer depends on something the developers have not published, it says so.

When did Moon Sweepers release?

Moon Sweepers launched on 23 October 2026 for Windows PC via Steam. It is a PC exclusive with no console version announced.

How much does Moon Sweepers cost?

The list price is $8.99. Steam ran a 15% launch discount bringing it to $7.64 through 30 October 2026, so check the store page for the current number.

How many players can play Moon Sweepers co-op?

Up to 16 players in online co-op lobbies, and the game is fully playable solo. There is no local split-screen or couch co-op.

Does Moon Sweepers have crossplay?

No. It is a Steam-only Windows release, so everyone in a crew needs the Steam version on PC. There is no console or mobile build to cross-play with.

Is there a Moon Sweepers demo?

No demo is listed on Steam. The Steam Next Fest style trial never shipped, and the store page shows no demo button.

How long does it take to clean 100% of the Moon?

The Moon is roughly 163,830 sectors. With a small automated base players were reporting under 0.1% after many hours, so full completion is a very long-term goal rather than a weekend project.

Does Moon Sweepers work on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck compatibility is listed as Unknown. Patch 1.0.4 fixed startup problems on older Proton versions, so it runs for many people but is not officially verified.

Are upgrades shared in co-op?

Yes, as of patch 1.0.3. The whole crew uses the host's upgrade matrix and anyone's purchase upgrades everyone. Older saves keep the highest level anyone had already bought.

Can I play Moon Sweepers offline?

Single-player works without other people, but the minimum requirements list a broadband internet connection and the game is delivered through Steam.

What is the Packager in Moon Sweepers?

A $100 logistics structure that turns the dust you carry into capsules and loads them onto a conveyor, so you stop walking back to the depot. It needs the $50 Building Tool first.

Is there a Moon Sweepers trainer or cheat console?

There is no official trainer, console or developer cheat menu. Third-party trainers exist but risk malware, corrupted saves and breaking co-op sessions.

Does Moon Sweepers have Steam Workshop mods?

No Workshop support is listed. Community modding is essentially nonexistent because the game is a recent, self-published Unity release.

What is J.O.O.N.A.S. in Moon Sweepers?

A $20,000 six-armed autonomous sweeper that cleans hexes across the whole Moon. Patch 1.0.4 roughly doubled its speed and let it fire capsules to the nearest Capsule Catcher on the move.

Why is my conveyor not moving dust?

Check the belt direction at every connection, confirm the far end actually reaches a depot intake, and make sure any merger inputs point the right way. A continuous-looking belt can still be reversed in one section.

Does Moon Sweepers support controllers?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support including DualShock, DualSense and Steam Input, so gamepads work throughout.

How many languages does Moon Sweepers support?

19 interface languages, with full English audio. That includes French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, the Nordic languages and Turkish.

Can I refund Moon Sweepers?

Steam's standard policy applies: under two hours of playtime and within 14 days of purchase. Single-player time counts; co-op sessions count too.

Something not covered here? The guides hub covers the mechanical questions in depth, and troubleshooting handles things that are broken rather than unexplained.

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