Best Mars games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated mars games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free mars games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder

Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.

Price 11.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 22 Feb 2025

IRON REBELLION

Climb inside a colossal, crushing war machine, where every switch, lever, and round of ammunition is at your command. Physically interact with every support system and navigation stick as if you were truly in the cockpit. Customize and outfit your mech to outsmart and assert your superiority.

Price 24.50€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Dec 2024

Fort Solis

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.

Price -96% 1.00€
Rating 6.6
Release 22 Aug 2023

Mars First Logistics

Build physically simulated rovers and transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the surface of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.1
Release 21 Jun 2023

Occupy Mars: The Game

Survive and colonize Mars in a highly technical, open-world sandbox game. Build and upgrade your base, discover new regions, conduct mining operations, retrieve water, generate oxygen, grow crops, and fix broken parts.

Price -35% 15.92€
Rating 7.1
Release 10 May 2023

Reshaping Mars

「Reshaping Mars」is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Mar 2023

Terraformers

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

Price -95% 1.00€
Rating 8.5
Release 09 Mar 2023

Plan B: Terraform

Terraform a lifeless rock into a lush and habitable world. Build trucks, trains and sprawling factories on an enormous hexagonal planet. Grow its population to millions. Enjoy a dynamic simulation of atmosphere, temperature, water and forests.

Price 15.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 15 Feb 2023

Deliver Us Mars

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Price -92% 2.43€
Rating 7.3
Release 02 Feb 2023

Farlanders

Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.

Price -15% 10.56€
Rating 8.7
Release 17 Jan 2023

Terraformers: First Steps on Mars

Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 23 Oct 2021

Gaia Project

Gaia Project is the digital adaptation of the boardgame Gaia Project created by Helge Ostertag and Jens Drögemüller and published by "Feuerland Verlag". It is a 1-4 player strategy game. It plays in the same universe as Terra Mystica and continues the adventure in the far future.

Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 31 May 2021

Per Aspera

Make Mars your own! Take control of the world’s most sophisticated AI (AMI) and terraform the surface of the Red Planet for a city-building experience on a planetary scale. Transform this barren world into a lush paradise and explore the surface for any ancient secrets that may be waiting.

Price 29.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 03 Dec 2020

Mars Horizon

Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.

Price 17.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 17 Nov 2020

Rover Mechanic Simulator

As an Engineer - crew member of one of the first Mars colonies - you are responsible for repairing and maintaining Mars Rovers. In this advanced simulator you will learn the internal details of various Mars Rovers and their components.

Price -75% 2.94€
Rating 7.3
Release 12 Nov 2020

Relicta

Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base.

Price 19.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 03 Aug 2020

Red Planet Farming

Become the first Agricultural Director of Mars in Red Planet Farming! This casual strategy game tasks players with producing enough food to feed a growing population of settlers on the red planet.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 25 May 2020

Moons of Madness

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Price -88% 3.11€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Oct 2019

1000 days to escape

Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 25 Jul 2019

MarZ: Tactical Base Defense

Build your defense base to fight back the undead hordes of Mars and secure the future of the red planet. MarZ is a game of strategy and tactical defense where you must carefully manage your crew and resources as you try to uncover the terrible secrets of the undead.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 04 Apr 2019

Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base

An interactive art demo that showcases what a future base on Mars could look like. Project Eagle isn't a game - but an exploration of mankind's possible future.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 27 Nov 2018

Terraforming Mars

The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Price -88% 2.38€
Rating 7.0
Release 17 Oct 2018

Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.

Price -86% 2.72€
Rating 7.8
Release 03 Jul 2018

Surviving Mars

There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.

Price 29.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 15 Mar 2018

Most played mars games on Steam

Take a look at the top mars games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a destruction, open world and third-person shooter game developed by Volition and KAIKO and published by Deep Silver. Released on July 03rd 2018 has received 4,044 reviews of which 3,235 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played mars games.
7.8
3,235
809

18
players

2. Mars Horizon

Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency. Mars Horizon is a management, space and strategy game developed and published by Auroch Digital. Released on November 17th 2020 has received 2,966 reviews of which 2,491 were positive and 475 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played mars games.
8.1
2,491
475

15
players

3. Mars First Logistics

Build physically simulated rovers and transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the surface of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op! Mars First Logistics is a early access, co-op and mars game developed by Shape Shop and published by Shape Shop and Outersloth. Released on June 21st 2023 has received 1,216 reviews of which 1,173 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played mars games.
9.1
1,173
43

12
players

4. Fort Solis

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,856 reviews of which 1,942 were positive and 914 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mars games.
6.6
1,942
914

6
players

5. Deliver Us Mars

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward. Deliver Us Mars is a story rich, sci-fi and mars game developed by KeokeN Interactive and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 2,518 reviews of which 1,890 were positive and 628 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played mars games.
7.3
1,890
628

4
players

6. Mars: War Logs

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control. Mars: War Logs is a rpg, rpg, action, action, sci-fi and sci-fi game developed by Spiders and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on April 26th 2013 has received 2,856 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played mars games.
7.3
2,139
717

3
players

7. Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base

An interactive art demo that showcases what a future base on Mars could look like. Project Eagle isn't a game - but an exploration of mankind's possible future. Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base is a free to play, simulation and mars game developed and published by Blackbird Interactive. Released on November 27th 2018 has received 540 reviews of which 408 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played mars games.
7.2
408
132

Best deals on mars games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of mars games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted mars games.

1. Fort Solis

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience. Fort Solis is a walking simulator, cinematic and mars game developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games and published by Dear Villagers. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 2,856 reviews of which 1,942 were positive and 914 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for mars category.
6.6
1,942
914

-96% 25.00€ 1.00€

2. Deliver Us Mars

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward. Deliver Us Mars is a story rich, sci-fi and mars game developed by KeokeN Interactive and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 2,518 reviews of which 1,890 were positive and 628 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in mars games.
7.3
1,890
628

-92% 30.38€ 2.43€

3. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered is a destruction, open world and third-person shooter game developed by Volition and KAIKO and published by Deep Silver. Released on July 03rd 2018 has received 4,044 reviews of which 3,235 were positive and 809 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in mars games.
7.8
3,235
809

-86% 19.43€ 2.72€

4. Mars: War Logs

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control. Mars: War Logs is a rpg, rpg, action, action, sci-fi and sci-fi game developed by Spiders and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on April 26th 2013 has received 2,856 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for mars games.
7.3
2,139
717

-66% 5.06€ 1.72€

Free mars games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play mars games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play mars games.

1. Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base

An interactive art demo that showcases what a future base on Mars could look like. Project Eagle isn't a game - but an exploration of mankind's possible future. Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base is a free to play, simulation and mars game developed and published by Blackbird Interactive. Released on November 27th 2018 has received 540 reviews of which 408 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free mars games on Steam.
7.2
408
132