Choose Day on Mars
Choose Day on Mars if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Day on Mars launched in 2022.
Day on Mars vs Last Hope
Day on Mars and Last Hope both land in Indie, Adventure 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Day on Mars (2022) is 2 years older than Last Hope (2024). Day on Mars is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Last Hope (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Last Hope
Choose Last Hope if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. Last Hope launched in 2024.
Both Day on Mars and Last Hope sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Day on Mars |  Last Hope | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 94.5% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Hand Games | Poolside games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Day on Mars (2022) is 2 years older than Last Hope (2024).
- Day on Mars is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Last Hope (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Last Hope is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Day on Mars has no Deck rating yet.
Day on Mars vs Last Hope — FAQ
- Should I play Day on Mars or Last Hope first?
- If you want chronology, Day on Mars (2022) came out before Last Hope (2024). 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 Day on Mars and Last Hope similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.