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Strike Suit Zero vs Mars vs. Robots

Strike Suit Zero and Mars vs. Robots 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. Strike Suit Zero (2013) is 11 years older than Mars vs. Robots (2024). Mars vs. Robots is free; Strike Suit Zero is paid (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 Strike Suit Zero

Choose Strike Suit Zero if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. Strike Suit Zero launched in 2013.

Choose Mars vs. Robots

Choose Mars vs. Robots if you want a Strategy and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Mars vs. Robots launched in 2024.

Both Strike Suit Zero and Mars vs. Robots sit in Action 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

Strike Suit Zero vs Mars vs. Robots — Steam metadata comparison
Strike Suit Zero — Steam game coverStrike Suit ZeroMars vs. Robots — Steam game coverMars vs. Robots
Released20132024
GenresAction, Indie, SimulationAction, Strategy, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews79.8% positive (889 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBorn Ready GamesSUPERita

Side by side

Strike Suit Zero vs Mars vs. Robots — FAQ

Should I play Strike Suit Zero or Mars vs. Robots first?
If you want chronology, Strike Suit Zero (2013) came out before Mars vs. Robots (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 Strike Suit Zero and Mars vs. Robots 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.
Is Mars vs. Robots free?
Yes — Mars vs. Robots is a free-to-play Steam title. Strike Suit Zero is paid (19.99 USD).
Does Strike Suit Zero run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Strike Suit Zero is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mars vs. Robots doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Strike Suit Zero vs Mars vs. Robots — Verdict (2026) · imho.run