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Games like Mars First Logistics

If Mars First Logistics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mars Horizon, Critical Descent and Take On Mars — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, immersive and delivery missions. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Mars First Logistics is a 2025 indie simulation developed by Shape Shop where players build and pilot rovers to complete delivery missions across the Martian surface. The vehicle-creation mechanics let players construct machines from scratch, adapting them to handle awkwardly shaped cargo while navigating rugged terrain. Players earn funds and unlock new parts as they progress. Reviewers highlight the intuitive interface for vehicle design and note that creative problem-solving becomes central to tackling increasingly complex missions. Players describe the experience as both chill and immersive while establishing a new home on the red planet. The game supports solo play or online co-op and is verified to run on Steam Deck. Priced at $19.99, it holds a 95 percent positive rating from over 2,200 Steam reviews.

About Mars First Logistics: Build physically simulated rovers to transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the rugged terrain 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!

2025IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Shape Shop
Mars First Logistics — Steam game cover
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Building complex machines from scratchCreative problem solving in missionsIntuitive user interface for vehicle designChillImmersiveDelivery missions

Players who liked Mars First Logistics also play

Steam players who put hours into Mars First Logistics also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Mars Horizon

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    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.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Critical Descent

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Master the hardcore, Starship-style catch maneuver in Critical Descent. Pilot massive boosters and agile upper stages across 50+ handcrafted levels on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. Featuring global leaderboards, multiple difficulties, and a realistic physics system, for the ultimate landing experience.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  3. Take On Mars

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Third-strongest match for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Take On Mars places you right in the middle of mankind’s most exciting undertaking. Start out in the seat of a rover operator, finish as the first human to have ever set foot on the Red Planet.

    2017Simulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Kerbal Space Program 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.

    2023IndieSimulationEarly Access49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Ranked #5 for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Strata

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Strata is a scientifically inspired astro-planetary sandbox where you influence the formation and evolution of entire worlds — your worlds. Discover, gather, and build on the surfaces of diverse planets, explore them in depth, and manage your systems beyond the orbital levels.

    ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  7. Blossom: The Seed of Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Ranked #7 for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Terraform a dead planet back to life in this open world survival crafting game. Explore ruins, gather resources, print machines, drive modular vehicles, grow forests, biomes, and ecosystems. Create life and make it thrive with your own hands.

    2026IndieAdventure13.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Aviassembly

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Ranked #8 for Mars First Logistics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.

    2025SimulationEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Mars First Logistics

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. SnowRunner

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!

    2021AdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Besiege

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

    2020IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Trailmakers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Astalon: Tears of the Earth

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

    2021ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. DEATH STRANDING

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.

    2020ActionAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Mud River

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.

    2021ActionIndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sprocket

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Reviewers of Mars First Logistics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.

    2021ActionIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mars First Logistics at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Mars First Logistics.

    Priced ~50% under Mars First Logistics on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  6. SuchArt: Creative Space

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Mars First Logistics.

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  8. DOGWALK

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Mars First Logistics.

    Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.

    2025IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mars First Logistics

Is Mars First Logistics verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mars First Logistics 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 Mars First Logistics cost?
Mars First Logistics is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mars First Logistics have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mars First Logistics supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Mars First Logistics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mars First Logistics are Mars Horizon, Critical Descent, Take On Mars.
Who developed Mars First Logistics?
Mars First Logistics was developed by Shape Shop and published by Shape Shop, Outersloth.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Mars First Logistics.

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