Rank 01Why this
Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Tharsis.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Tharsis
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Tharsis also play
The closest matches to Tharsis: Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc., NEO Scavenger, and Deep Sky Derelicts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural generation with Tharsis.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Shares turn based strategy and procedural generation with Tharsis.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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NEO Scavenger
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Tharsis.
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Deep Sky Derelicts
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis.
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Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Why this: Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Tharsis
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Shares turn based strategy and procedural generation with Tharsis.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Choice Provisions
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 72% of 1,210 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Soundtrack enhances atmosphere
- Stressful
- Tense
- Dice rolling
- Procedural generation
- Risk management
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tharsis at current Steam store prices.
Othercide
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis.
Terraforming Mars
Why this: Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Tharsis.
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Why this: Shares risk management and procedural generation with Tharsis.
Don't Starve
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Tharsis.
Dicealot
Why this: Shares risk management and dice rolling with Tharsis.
Dungeons of Dredmor
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Tharsis.
EVERSPACE™
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Tharsis.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Terraformers
Why this: Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Tharsis.
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Tharsis.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Tharsis.
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About Tharsis
The closest matches to Tharsis: Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc., NEO Scavenger, and Deep Sky Derelicts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Tharsis is your kind of game, the closest matches are Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon® and Invisible, Inc. — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as stressful and tense, and single out its dice rolling and procedural generation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Tharsis is a turn-based dice survival game set on a voyage to Mars. Players manage a crew using dice-rolling mechanics with procedural generation, where risk management determines survival. The game combines strategy and survival-horror elements in a sci-fi setting. Released in 2016 by Choice Provisions, it offers a difficult medium-length experience designed for short-burst play sessions. The Steam Deck Verified title costs $14.99 USD and supports only single-player mode. Players describe the experience as stressful and tense, and reviewers highlight how the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere while tactical positioning matters throughout each run. The game holds a 72% positive rating based on over 1,200 Steam reviews.
About Tharsis: Succeeding in Tharsis requires you to make the best of what you have, even if it happens to be a pair of snake eyes. Certain factors may be outside of your control, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcome. Tharsis is not a game about facing the odds. It’s a game about changing them.
Is Tharsis worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 1,210 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 11 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Soundtrack enhances atmosphere
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I used to like this game. Nice and chill, but difficult. But, as others have stated also, the game no longer works. Just crashes in the menu upon launch. Tried verifying game files, re-installing etc etc. If you don't already own this and…”
“Well, I was going to post a good review, but I re-installed the game and discovered it NO LONGER WORKS. Not only that, but the developers know it's broke, know how to fix it, and choose not to. Be aware when purchasing. Yes, you can fix it…”
People who play it also play: Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc.
Frequently asked about Tharsis
Can I run it?
Is Tharsis verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Tharsis is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Tharsis cost?
Tharsis is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Tharsis?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tharsis are Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc..
Who developed Tharsis?
Tharsis was developed by Choice Provisions.