Choose Martian Invaders
Choose Martian Invaders if you want an Indie experience. Martian Invaders launched in 2022.
Martian Invaders vs Mars 2099
Martian Invaders and Mars 2099 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. Martian Invaders (2022) is 4 years older than Mars 2099 (2026). 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 Mars 2099
Choose Mars 2099 if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mars 2099 launched in 2026.
Both Martian Invaders and Mars 2099 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
 Martian Invaders |  Mars 2099 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LoadUpGames.com | Bramhed Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Martian Invaders (2022) is 4 years older than Mars 2099 (2026).
Martian Invaders vs Mars 2099 — FAQ
- Should I play Martian Invaders or Mars 2099 first?
- If you want chronology, Martian Invaders (2022) came out before Mars 2099 (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 Martian Invaders and Mars 2099 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.