Choose The Solus Project
Choose The Solus Project if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 1,536 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Solus Project vs Mars 2030
The Solus Project and Mars 2030 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. The Solus Project (2016) is 1 year older than Mars 2030 (2017). The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Mars 2030 (66.7% 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 Mars 2030
Choose Mars 2030 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mars 2030 launched in 2017.
Both The Solus Project and Mars 2030 sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 The Solus Project |  Mars 2030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (1,536 reviews) | 66.7% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hourences, Grip Games | FMG Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Solus Project (2016) is 1 year older than Mars 2030 (2017).
- The Solus Project scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than Mars 2030 (66.7% positive).
- Mars 2030 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Solus Project (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Solus Project is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mars 2030 has no Deck rating yet.
The Solus Project vs Mars 2030 — FAQ
- Should I play The Solus Project or Mars 2030 first?
- If you want chronology, The Solus Project (2016) came out before Mars 2030 (2017). 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 The Solus Project and Mars 2030 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.
- Does The Solus Project run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Solus Project is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mars 2030 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.