Choose Take On Mars
Choose Take On Mars if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,129 Steam reviews back the pick.
Take On Mars vs Mars First Logistics
Take On Mars and Mars First Logistics both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Take On Mars (2017) is 8 years older than Mars First Logistics (2025). Mars First Logistics scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Take On Mars (52.3% positive). 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 an Indie game with Online Co-op, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 2,278 reviews.
Both Take On Mars and Mars First Logistics sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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
 Take On Mars |  Mars First Logistics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.3% positive (1,129 reviews) | 95% positive (2,278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | Shape Shop |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Take On Mars (2017) is 8 years older than Mars First Logistics (2025).
- Mars First Logistics scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Take On Mars (52.3% positive).
- Take On Mars is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mars First Logistics (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Take On Mars is Deck Unsupported, Mars First Logistics is Deck Verified.
Take On Mars vs Mars First Logistics — FAQ
- Which is better, Take On Mars or Mars First Logistics?
- On Steam reviews Mars First Logistics scores higher (95% positive) than Take On Mars (52.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mars First Logistics is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Take On Mars or Mars First Logistics first?
- If you want chronology, Take On Mars (2017) 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 Take On Mars and Mars First Logistics similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Take On Mars and Mars First Logistics have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Take On Mars ships Co-op; Mars First Logistics ships Online Co-op, Co-op.