Choose Exile Squadron
Choose Exile Squadron if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Exile Squadron launched in 2019.
Exile Squadron vs Mars 2099
Exile Squadron and Mars 2099 both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Exile Squadron (2019) is 7 years older than Mars 2099 (2026). Mars 2099 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Exile Squadron (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mars 2099
Choose Mars 2099 if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Keyboard Only Option, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mars 2099 launched in 2026.
Both Exile Squadron and Mars 2099 sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Exile Squadron |  Mars 2099 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Bit Studio | Oldschool Tobias |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Exile Squadron (2019) is 7 years older than Mars 2099 (2026).
- Mars 2099 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Exile Squadron (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Exile Squadron vs Mars 2099 — FAQ
- Should I play Exile Squadron or Mars 2099 first?
- If you want chronology, Exile Squadron (2019) came out before Mars 2099 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Exile Squadron and Mars 2099 similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.