Surviving Mars vs Derelict Void
Surviving Mars and Derelict Void 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 3 years older than Derelict Void (2021). Surviving Mars scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Derelict Void (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Surviving Mars |  Derelict Void | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (10,552 reviews) | 50% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Haemimont Games, Abstraction | Stirling Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Surviving Mars (2018) is 3 years older than Derelict Void (2021).
- Surviving Mars scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Derelict Void (50% positive).
- Steam Deck: Surviving Mars is Deck Unsupported, Derelict Void is Deck Playable.
Surviving Mars vs Derelict Void — FAQ
- Should I play Surviving Mars or Derelict Void first?
- If you want chronology, Surviving Mars (2018) came out before Derelict Void (2021). 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 Derelict Void 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.