REAL MOON

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REAL MOON is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by historia Inc. and was released on December 15, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

<A Realistic Lunar Surface Built from Observation Data>Using a simulation environment developed through joint research between JAXA and historia Inc., this game recreates a scientifically grounded, realistic Moon. - High-resolution DEM data (terrain elevation) - Statistical crater distribution - Natural rock dispersion patterns - Sun, Earth, and Moon positions that change over time The …

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Provides a reasonably immersive experience of exploring the Moon's surface with realistic gravity and terrain shape.
Free to play with a small download size, making it accessible to many players.
Has enjoyable features such as photomode, rover driving, and a relaxing atmosphere that some find fun and addictive.

Very limited playable area with invisible barriers restricting exploration, reducing replayability.
Graphics quality is low overall, with low-resolution skybox, terrain textures, and lack of immersive effects like dust or footprints.
Gameplay is minimal and repetitive, mainly walking or driving around with little to no objectives or meaningful interaction.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The story is minimal and simplistic, focusing mainly on a soft-science simulation tied to JAXA lunar data with some limited free-roam exploration. It feels more like a demo than a full narrative experience, offering modest content without a deep or complex storyline.
- “The experience is exactly what I expected upon seeing the announcement for this sim: some soft-science (matching the JAXA data to one's in-game 'scans') plus free roam via spacesuit/rover on a tiny patch of the moon that correlates to the data gathered by the JAXA lunar mission.”
- “Clever little mission.”
- “There isn't much content story-wise but hey, it's free.”
- “There isn't much content, story-wise, but hey, it's free.”
- “The experience is exactly what I expected it to be upon seeing the announcement for this sim: some soft-science (matching the JAXA data to one's in-game 'scans') plus some free roam via spacesuit/rover on a tiny patch of the moon that correlates to the data gathered by JAXA lunar mission.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics offer a nice, moody atmosphere with cool visuals but are limited to basic settings (low, medium, high). While the landscape fits the theme, some users hoped for more realistic, photo-quality visuals and deeper exploration features.
- “The landscape is suitably moony, the vibes are nice and the graphics are cool.”
- “I was really hoping you'd be able to explore the moon with real data and photo realistic graphics.”
- “No real graphics settings outside of 'low', 'medium', and 'high'.”
- “I was really hoping you'd be able to explore the moon with real data and photorealistic graphics.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally smooth and entertaining, centered around exploring and finding the perfect spot to take pictures. While some find it simple, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with good vibes throughout.
- “It’s simple, smooth, and entertaining, with great gameplay and good vibes all around.”
- “Walking around looking for the perfect spot just to take a picture, that's the whole gameplay of the game?”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is light and amusing, providing an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Some users suggest it could be further enhanced if integrated into other simulation platforms like Space Engine or Orbiter.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's unique atmosphere created by altered physics, such as reduced gravity and lack of atmosphere, which significantly impacts gameplay challenges like speeding in cars. This setting provides an immersive and distinct experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is solid with no major issues, offering a smooth experience. While the main environment is minimal, players enjoy the freedom to explore and drive around in a buggy without performance problems.