Choose Kerbal Space Program
Choose Kerbal Space Program if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 77,731 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kerbal Space Program vs Mars First Logistics
Kerbal Space Program and Mars First Logistics both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Kerbal Space Program (2015) is 10 years older than Mars First Logistics (2025). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Kerbal Space Program: 77,731 reviews, Mars First Logistics: 2,278). 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 First Logistics
Choose Mars First Logistics if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Kerbal Space Program and Mars First Logistics sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.9% vs 95% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kerbal Space Program |  Mars First Logistics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (77,731 reviews) | 95% positive (2,278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Squad | Shape Shop |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Kerbal Space Program (2015) is 10 years older than Mars First Logistics (2025).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Kerbal Space Program: 77,731 reviews, Mars First Logistics: 2,278).
- Mars First Logistics is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kerbal Space Program (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Mars First Logistics has co-op; Kerbal Space Program does not.
- Steam Deck: Kerbal Space Program is Deck Playable, Mars First Logistics is Deck Verified.
Kerbal Space Program vs Mars First Logistics — FAQ
- Which is better, Kerbal Space Program or Mars First Logistics?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Kerbal Space Program sits at 95.9% positive (77,731 reviews), Mars First Logistics at 95% (2,278). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Kerbal Space Program or Mars First Logistics first?
- If you want chronology, Kerbal Space Program (2015) came out before Mars First Logistics (2025). 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 Kerbal Space Program and Mars First Logistics similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Kerbal Space Program have multiplayer like Mars First Logistics?
- No. Mars First Logistics supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Kerbal Space Program is listed as single-player only.