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Games like Take On Mars

  • 19 games
  • Updated May 4, 2026

Players who liked Take On Mars also play

The closest matches to Take On Mars: Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon, Kerbal Space Program, Rover Mechanic Simulator, and Surviving Mars. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 02

    Why this

    Also Mars and Science, like Take On Mars.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2020
  2. Rank 03

    Why this

    Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars.

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2015
  1. Rank 05

    Surviving Mars

    Why this: Also Mars and Space Sim, like Take On Mars.

    • 2018
  2. Rank 06

    Stationeers

    Why this: Also Science and Space, like Take On Mars.

    • $34.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
    • 2017
  3. Rank 08

    Archean

    • $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2024

The full ranked list: top 24 games like Take On Mars

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Occupy Mars: The Game

    Shares resource management with Take On Mars.

    • 67% of 1,285 reviews
  2. 2
    Mars Horizon

    Also Mars and Science, like Take On Mars.

    • 83% of 1,445 reviews
  3. 3
    Kerbal Space Program

    Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars.

    • 96% of 77,731 reviews
  4. 4
    Rover Mechanic Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 85% of 177 reviews
  5. 5
    Surviving Mars

    Also Mars and Space Sim, like Take On Mars.

    • 79% of 10,552 reviews
  6. 6
    Stationeers

    Also Science and Space, like Take On Mars.

    • 88% of 5,728 reviews
  7. 7
    Rocket Science

    Genres: Strategy, Simulation, Early Access

    • 87% of 82 reviews
  8. 8
    Archean

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access

    • 89% of 190 reviews
  9. 9
    Juno: New Origins

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 89% of 1,983 reviews
  10. 10
    SpaceEngine

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 96% of 8,862 reviews
  11. 11
    Universe Sandbox

    Also Science and Education, like Take On Mars.

    • 97% of 18,850 reviews
  12. 12
    Empyrion - Galactic Survival

    Same immersive mood as Take On Mars.

    • 79% of 17,802 reviews
  13. 13
    MEMORIES OF MARS

    Shares survival with Take On Mars.

    • 62% of 517 reviews
  14. 14
    Oxygen Not Included

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 96% of 48,352 reviews
  15. 15
    Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 87% of 430 reviews
  16. 16
    Starship EVO

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 84% of 913 reviews
  17. 17
    Interstellar Rift

    Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation

    • 66% of 923 reviews
  18. 18
    Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 70% of 880 reviews
  19. 19
    Space Haven

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 86% of 5,252 reviews
  20. 20
    HELLION

    Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation

    • 55% of 1,971 reviews
  21. 21
    Space Mechanic Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 62% of 68 reviews
  22. 22
    Spaceflight Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access

    • 97% of 5,173 reviews
  23. 23
    Per Aspera

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation

    • 77% of 2,488 reviews
  24. 24
    Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator

    Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure

    • 97% of 960 reviews
Take On Mars — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Bohemia Interactive
  • Price: $9.99checked Nov 3
  • 52% of 1,129 reviews
  • Genres: Simulation
  • Metacritic 62
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Detailed rover building and control
  • Realistic mars simulation
  • Rich survival mechanics with scarcity
  • Challenging
  • Immersive
  • Mission objectives

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About Take On Mars

The closest matches to Take On Mars: Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon, Kerbal Space Program, Rover Mechanic Simulator, and Surviving Mars. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If Take On Mars is your kind of game, the closest matches are Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon and Kerbal Space Program — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its mission objectives and modding support. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

Take On Mars is a 2017 simulation from Bohemia Interactive set on the Red Planet, currently priced at $9.99. Players take on roles as rover operators and eventually astronauts, working through mission objectives that include resource management and rover construction. The sandbox experience spans a massive length with online co-op support and modding capabilities. Reviewers highlight the detailed rover building and control systems, noting the realistic Mars simulation and rich survival mechanics with scarcity elements. Players describe the overall experience as challenging and immersive. The game holds a 52% positive rating from 1,129 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.

About Take On Mars: Take On Mars places you right in the middle of mankind’s most exciting undertaking. Start out in the seat of a rover operator, finish as the first human to have ever set foot on the Red Planet.

Is Take On Mars worth buying?

Players are split

A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.

  • 52% of 1,129 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 3).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 59 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
  • Not supported on Steam Deck.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“I really loved this game but it was never finished. It is a buggy mess and content is scarce. I actually was able to finish the game but I felt beat and it wasn't rewarding at all. The best part about this game is the beginning stages…”
34 h played
“i have 200 hours of just trying to get out of the early game in the robotics mode, manned mode, single player scenarios and multiplayer because my saves ALWAYS corrupt, this game is UNPLAYBLE and either bohemia or valve should remove it…”
204 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon, Kerbal Space Program

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Frequently asked about Take On Mars

Can I run it?

Does Take On Mars work on Steam Deck?

Take On Mars is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.

How much does Take On Mars cost?

Take On Mars is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

Does Take On Mars have multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — Take On Mars supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).

What games are most similar to Take On Mars?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Take On Mars are Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon, Kerbal Space Program.

Who developed Take On Mars?

Take On Mars was developed by Bohemia Interactive.