Best Mars Games on Steam
Steam currently has 270 Mars games available to download and play. 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 11/15/2024.
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1. The Planet Crafter: Prologue
Experience the first stages of terraforming an entire planet in this space survival open world terraforming crafting game prologue. Explore, survive, collect, build your base then create oxygen, heat and pressure to make an hostile planet livable for humanity.
The Planet Crafter: Prologue holds the #1 spot for "best Mars game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,110 positive reviews and 355 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/19/2021 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1830840 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,034 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2023 |
| Developer | Shape Shop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1532200 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 777 positive reviews and 31 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 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,192 positive reviews and 134 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 |
5. Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition
Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force.
Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,844 positive reviews and 755 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/15/2009 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 20500 |
6. 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.
Plan B: Terraform has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,063 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Plan B: Terraform on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2023 |
| Developer | Gaddy Games |
| Publisher | Gaddy Games |
| Steam App Id | 1894430 |
7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 471 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Developer | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Publisher | Crytivo |
| Steam App Id | 1318740 |
8. DOOM 3
A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of evil monsters.
DOOM 3 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,708 positive reviews and 814 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DOOM 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 9050 |
9. 1 Trait Escape
An action rogue-lite set in the 1 Trait Danger universe. Fight your way through swarms of enemies and bosses with minigames sprinkled in-between. Grow stronger every time you fail until you are able to escape back to Earth.
1 Trait Escape has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.39 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 | $10.39 |
| Release Date | 12/7/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2149630 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Mars games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 20 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 |
| Franchise | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Developer | Andriy Bychkovskyi |
| Publisher | Crytivo |
| Steam App Id | 1460540 |
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| 14 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 6/21/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/25/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/8/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/15/2009 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 2/15/2023 | 87 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/17/2023 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 8/3/2007 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/7/2024 | 86 | $10.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/18/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 3/9/2023 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 10/18/2012 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2024 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2021 | 84 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2023 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/23/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/13/2012 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/18/2022 | 84 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2021 | 84 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2019 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). The Planet Crafter: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Mars First Logistics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Red Planet Farming on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Jamestown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Plan B: Terraform on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Farlanders on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 13). DOOM 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). 1 Trait Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Farlanders: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.