Best Mars Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 238 Mars games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mars game rankings were last updated on 5/20/2024.
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1. Jamestown
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Jamestown holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Mars game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,171 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/8/2011 |
| Developer | Final Form Games |
| Publisher | Final Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 94200 |
2. 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.
Red Planet Farming has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 751 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/25/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nina Demirjian |
| Steam App Id | 1288170 |
3. 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.
Farlanders has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 435 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.24 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Farlanders on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.24 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Crytivo |
| Developer | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Publisher | Crytivo |
| Steam App Id | 1318740 |
4. Farlanders: Prologue
Prepare for your journey to Mars by building and managing a colony within the safety of Earth’s atmosphere. Hone your abilities to create a thriving community, terraform the land to suit your needs, and prove your capability for a larger mission. Get ready to launch in this prologue to Farlanders.
Farlanders: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Farlanders: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/18/2021 |
| Developer | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Publisher | Crytivo |
| Steam App Id | 1460540 |
5. Romeow: To The Cracked Mars
Romeow has a big mission, to go to Mars. Go through messy paths and help him get there. Collect the spaceship components and place the cat flag on the orange planet. Enjoy this relaxing puzzle with him.
Romeow: To The Cracked Mars has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Franchise | Recreate and Mix Games |
| Developer | Remix Games |
| Publisher | Remix Games |
| Steam App Id | 1677410 |
6. 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!
Terraformers has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,342 positive reviews and 317 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 3/9/2023 |
| Franchise | Goblinz Publishing |
| Developer | Asteroid Lab |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1244800 |
7. 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.
Terraformers: First steps on Mars has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 646 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 582 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/23/2021 |
| Developer | Asteroid Lab |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1557040 |
8. Waking Mars
In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.
Waking Mars has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,034 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Waking Mars on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2012 |
| Developer | Tiger Style |
| Publisher | Tiger Style |
| Steam App Id | 227200 |
9. Devader
Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.
Devader has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 9/2/2019 |
| Developer | Falkenbrew |
| Publisher | Falkenbrew |
| Steam App Id | 706850 |
10. 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.
Surviving Mars has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,535 positive reviews and 3,864 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Surviving Mars on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/15/2018 |
| Franchise | Paradox Interactive - Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 464920 |
More Mars Mac Games on Steam
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1 | 6/8/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/25/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/17/2023 | 88 | $8.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/11/2021 | 85 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 3/9/2023 | 85 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/23/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/13/2012 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2019 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 540 | 3/15/2018 | 83 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). Red Planet Farming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Farlanders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). Farlanders: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Romeow: To The Cracked Mars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Terraformers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Terraformers: First steps on Mars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). Waking Mars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Devader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Surviving Mars on Steam. Steam Store.