Choose Surviving Mars
Choose Surviving Mars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,552 Steam reviews back the pick.
Surviving Mars vs EarthX
Surviving Mars and EarthX both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Surviving Mars (2018) is 5 years older than EarthX (2023). EarthX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Surviving Mars (79% 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 EarthX
Choose EarthX if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 359 reviews.
Both Surviving Mars and EarthX sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Surviving Mars |  EarthX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (10,552 reviews) | 92.2% positive (359 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Haemimont Games, Abstraction | Denis, Ry |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Surviving Mars (2018) is 5 years older than EarthX (2023).
- EarthX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Surviving Mars (79% positive).
- Steam Deck: Surviving Mars is Deck Unsupported, EarthX is Deck Playable.
Surviving Mars vs EarthX — FAQ
- Which is better, Surviving Mars or EarthX?
- On Steam reviews EarthX scores higher (92.2% positive) than Surviving Mars (79% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, EarthX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Surviving Mars or EarthX first?
- If you want chronology, Surviving Mars (2018) came out before EarthX (2023). 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 Surviving Mars and EarthX similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.