Choose Desktop Mars
Choose Desktop Mars if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Mars launched in 2022.
Desktop Mars vs Nova Patria
Desktop Mars and Nova Patria both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Desktop Mars (2022) is 4 years older than Nova Patria (2026). Nova Patria scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Desktop Mars (63.6% positive). 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 Nova Patria
Choose Nova Patria if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nova Patria launched in 2026.
Both Desktop Mars and Nova Patria sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Desktop Mars |  Nova Patria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.94 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.6% positive (22 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 3dm_live_wallpapers | Sower Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Desktop Mars (2022) is 4 years older than Nova Patria (2026).
- Nova Patria scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Desktop Mars (63.6% positive).
- Desktop Mars is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Nova Patria (1.94 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Nova Patria is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Desktop Mars has no Deck rating yet.
Desktop Mars vs Nova Patria — FAQ
- Should I play Desktop Mars or Nova Patria first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Mars (2022) came out before Nova Patria (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 Desktop Mars and Nova Patria similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.