Games like Scars of Mars
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Scars of Mars for fans of action, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Scars of Mars also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, more from ACQUIRE Corp.. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Scars of Mars: Scars of Mars is a real-time RPG. Make split-second decisions to defeat enemies quickly in thrilling and satisfying battles.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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RAIDING PARTY
Top pick for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
RAIDING PARTY is a roguelite action rpg with horror gameplay elements. You play as the Wastelander, a retired agent who is ordered to retrieve an ancient AI device. Recruit, train, and lead a raiding party of elite warriors against an evil empire as you discover the AI can help save humanity.
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Dungeon Scavenger
Second-strongest match for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
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Vaporum: Lockdown
Third-strongest match for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
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Vaporum
Ranked #4 for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
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Eclipse
Ranked #5 for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Once upon a time gods sent you here. You’ve slept in a glass sarcophagus for hundrends of years. When people find themselves on the brink of extinction, you’ll have to wake up. Now, the time has come. Get up and save the medieval village from the monsters coming from the abandoned dungeons!
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Sharded World
Ranked #6 for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Ranked #7 for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
A new legacy begins...
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WARTILE
Ranked #8 for Scars of Mars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Scars of Mars at current Steam store prices.
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Dungeon Scavenger
Priced ~60% under Scars of Mars on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?
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Eclipse
Priced ~85% under Scars of Mars on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Once upon a time gods sent you here. You’ve slept in a glass sarcophagus for hundrends of years. When people find themselves on the brink of extinction, you’ll have to wake up. Now, the time has come. Get up and save the medieval village from the monsters coming from the abandoned dungeons!
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Sharded World
Priced ~75% under Scars of Mars on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!
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WARTILE
Priced ~75% under Scars of Mars on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Wartile is a cool-down based strategy game in which you control a warband of Viking figurines in a miniature universe inspired by Norse mythology. Unravel its secrets and rein the powers of the gods.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from ACQUIRE Corp.
Other recommendable Steam games by ACQUIRE Corp., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
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AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead ＆ Undressed
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.
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Way of the Samurai 4
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares Action with Scars of Mars.
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
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Hookah Haze
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars.
It's the year 2xxx. The inexperienced Toru Sumiki lands a job managing Hookah Haze, a new hookah lounge on the outskirts of Akihabara, where they meet three eccentric girls. The story unfolds as the girls gradually open up to them, connecting through their fondness for hookah...
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Way of the Samurai 3
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares Action with Scars of Mars.
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
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Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares RPG with Scars of Mars.
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
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KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story
Another title from ACQUIRE Corp., the studio behind Scars of Mars. Shares Action and RPG with Scars of Mars.
The Way of the Samurai is forged in battle! Help the swordsmith Dojima pay off his debt after his beautiful daughter is taken as collateral by crafting swords by day and exploring mysterious, twisting dungeons for valuable materials at night.
Frequently asked about Scars of Mars
- How much does Scars of Mars cost?
- Scars of Mars is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Scars of Mars?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Scars of Mars are RAIDING PARTY, Dungeon Scavenger, Vaporum: Lockdown.
- Who developed Scars of Mars?
- Scars of Mars was developed by ACQUIRE Corp..
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