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The Gods of the Red Planet vs StorySmith

The Gods of the Red Planet and StorySmith both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Gods of the Red Planet (2025) is 1 year older than StorySmith (2026). The Gods of the Red Planet is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than StorySmith (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). 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 The Gods of the Red Planet

Choose The Gods of the Red Planet if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Gods of the Red Planet launched in 2025.

Choose StorySmith

Choose StorySmith if you want an Action and RPG experience. StorySmith launched in 2026.

Both The Gods of the Red Planet and StorySmith sit in Indie and Adventure 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

The Gods of the Red Planet vs StorySmith — Steam metadata comparison
The Gods of the Red Planet — Steam game coverThe Gods of the Red PlanetStorySmith — Steam game coverStorySmith
Released20252026
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAurora Way StudiosBigD Games

Side by side

The Gods of the Red Planet vs StorySmith — FAQ

Should I play The Gods of the Red Planet or StorySmith first?
If you want chronology, The Gods of the Red Planet (2025) came out before StorySmith (2026). 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 Gods of the Red Planet and StorySmith similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
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