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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!

2023Strategy19.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 80Windows · macOS · Linuxby Asteroid Lab
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    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.

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    Farlanders

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    Succeeding in Tharsis requires you to make the best of what you have, even if it happens to be a pair of snake eyes. Certain factors may be outside of your control, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcome. Tharsis is not a game about facing the odds. It’s a game about changing them.

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    2018Strategy19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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Frequently asked about Terraformers

Is Terraformers verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Terraformers is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Terraformers cost?
Terraformers is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Terraformers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Terraformers are Mars Horizon, Surviving Mars, Farlanders.
Who developed Terraformers?
Terraformers was developed by Asteroid Lab and published by Goblinz Publishing, IndieArk.

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