Choose Maia
Choose Maia if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Maia launched in 2018.
Maia vs Mars Colony Builder
Maia and Mars Colony Builder both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. 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 Colony Builder
Choose Mars Colony Builder if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Maia and Mars Colony Builder sit in Strategy 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
 Maia |  Mars Colony Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 40.7% positive (669 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Simon Roth | GameHunters |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Maia vs Mars Colony Builder — FAQ
- Are Maia and Mars Colony Builder similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.