Choose Steam Marines
Choose Steam Marines if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Steam Marines launched in 2014.
Steam Marines vs Tharsis
Steam Marines and Tharsis both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Steam Marines (2014) is 2 years older than Tharsis (2016). Tharsis scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than Steam Marines (53.7% 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 Tharsis
Choose Tharsis if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71.7% positive across 1,210 reviews.
Both Steam Marines and Tharsis sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Steam Marines |  Tharsis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.7% positive (188 reviews) | 71.7% positive (1,210 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Worthless Bums | Choice Provisions |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Steam Marines (2014) is 2 years older than Tharsis (2016).
- Tharsis scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than Steam Marines (53.7% positive).
- Tharsis is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Steam Marines (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Steam Marines is Deck Playable, Tharsis is Deck Verified.
Steam Marines vs Tharsis — FAQ
- Which is better, Steam Marines or Tharsis?
- On Steam reviews Tharsis scores higher (71.7% positive) than Steam Marines (53.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Tharsis is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Steam Marines or Tharsis first?
- If you want chronology, Steam Marines (2014) came out before Tharsis (2016). 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 Steam Marines and Tharsis similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.