Choose STAR MARS
Choose STAR MARS if you want an Indie experience. STAR MARS launched in 2023.
STAR MARS vs The Ark Adult Game
STAR MARS and The Ark Adult Game both land in Adventure, Early Access 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 Adventure, Early Access on Steam. STAR MARS (2023) is 1 year older than The Ark Adult Game (2024). The Ark Adult Game is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than STAR MARS (10.99 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 The Ark Adult Game
Choose The Ark Adult Game if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ark Adult Game launched in 2024.
Both STAR MARS and The Ark Adult Game sit in Adventure and Early Access 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
 STAR MARS |  The Ark Adult Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magic Dude | TheAesthetik |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- STAR MARS (2023) is 1 year older than The Ark Adult Game (2024).
- The Ark Adult Game is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than STAR MARS (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
STAR MARS vs The Ark Adult Game — FAQ
- Should I play STAR MARS or The Ark Adult Game first?
- If you want chronology, STAR MARS (2023) came out before The Ark Adult Game (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 STAR MARS and The Ark Adult Game similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Early Access 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.