Choose Mars Survivor
Choose Mars Survivor if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mars Survivor launched in 2025.
Mars Survivor vs Hearts Gone Black
Mars Survivor and Hearts Gone Black both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Mars Survivor (2025) is 2 years older than Hearts Gone Black (2027). 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 Hearts Gone Black
Choose Hearts Gone Black if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hearts Gone Black launched in 2027.
Both Mars Survivor and Hearts Gone Black sit in Action 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
 Mars Survivor |  Hearts Gone Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Estoty | Life Is Hard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mars Survivor (2025) is 2 years older than Hearts Gone Black (2027).
Mars Survivor vs Hearts Gone Black — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Survivor or Hearts Gone Black first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Survivor (2025) came out before Hearts Gone Black (2027). 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 Mars Survivor and Hearts Gone Black similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.