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Games like Mars Odyssey

If Mars Odyssey is your kind of game, the closest matches are OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe), Surviving Mars: Pioneer and Unearthing Mars VR — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About Mars Odyssey: Mars Odyssey is a single player VR simulator experience. Land on Earth’s sister planet. Walk the surface of Mars in your living room and interact with full-scale, realistic NASA Landers and Rovers. Learn about the Red Planet, its history, and its geography in this interactive experience. Play time: 20 min.

2016Simulation9.99 USDWindowsby Steel Wool Studios
Mars Odyssey — Steam game cover

Players who liked Mars Odyssey also play

Steam players who put hours into Mars Odyssey also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.

    2018IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Surviving Mars: Pioneer

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    The Red Planet is vast, desolate, and utterly indifferent to your survival. Surviving Mars: Pioneer is the first made-for-VR entry in the Surviving Mars universe, challenging you to carve out an existence in one of the most hostile environments imaginable.

    2025ActionAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Unearthing Mars VR

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Unearthing Mars is a VR adventure game set on the mysterious Red Planet. Unearthing Mars provides hours of unique gameplay experiences, ranging from puzzle-solving to first-person shooting, the game will allow players to resolve challenges from a variety of game genres.

    2017AdventureSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mars 2030

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    MARS 2030 is a virtual reality simulation where players explore the Red Planet and make discoveries across 40 square kilometers of open Martian terrain, accurately-mapped and -modeled using NASA satellite data. Produced in collaboration with NASA.

    2017Simulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. IRON REBELLION

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Climb inside a colossal war machine, where every switch is at your command. Iron Rebellion is a VR multiplayer sci-fi mech shooter SIM that puts you in the pilot’s seat. Customize your mech, control every system from inside the cockpit, and face other players in fast-paced, tactical PvP battles.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Solar System VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    An educational virtual reality journey through space. Be the first space tourist in history and explore planets and moons in our Solar System like never before. You can experience a journey to the Earth's moon, explore Mars, and even see the surface of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR is the first hardcore Rogue-like in Virtual Reality with a Sci-fi atmosphere and AAA graphics. It features a hard but rich gameplay focused on resources management, craft and strategy.

    2016StrategyIndieAdventure12.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Space Docker VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Mars Odyssey fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    A hardcore flight simulator for VR! Get in the cockpit, pilot a ship, and navigate hazardous environments on a journey to become an expert docker!

    2021IndieSimulation5.09 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mars Odyssey at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Mars Odyssey on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.

    2019ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Occupy Mars: Prologue (2020)

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Occupy Mars: Prologue is an old introduction to the world of Occupy Mars in which you have to use your brain in order to survive. The Prologue tells a separate story in a closed location and shows a sneak-peek of the full game mechanics.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Interkosmos

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Interkosmos is an arcady astronaut adventure in VR. Brace yourself for a rush of hectic gameplay to challenge your inner cosmonaut, and a fun story full of twists and Cold War absurdities.

    2017ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  4. InMind VR

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    InMind is a short scientific adventure with arcade elements designed for the Oculus VR. Submerge into the microworld and experience the miracles of the human mind.

    2015ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Piwall

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Play a neon pinball machine in the arcade room and take a look at the released and upcoming JanduSoft games.

    2018IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Rover Mechanic Challenge - ERC Competition

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    𝗘𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 is an e-tournament based on the world's only simulator for repairing Mars Rovers. Take part in solving challenging tasks and become the master of leader board.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Steel Wool Studios

Other recommendable Steam games by Steel Wool Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, play as Gregory, a young boy who’s been trapped overnight inside of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy himself, Gregory must uncover the secrets of the Pizzaplex, learn the truth, and survive until dawn.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

    2019ActionCasual29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat.

    2025Indie39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey. Shares Simulation with Mars Odyssey.

    Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance.

    2023IndieSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    A suspenseful family-friendly VR experience set in the Hello Neighbor Universe.

    2023IndieAdventure7.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. Quar: Battle for Gate 18

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    Quar: Battle for Gate 18 is a turn-based strategic VR game set in the grimsical world of Alwyd. The Quar are cute alien ant-eaters. Don't mistake cute for gentle. They use their WW1 level technology to wage war across the face of their world.

    2016ActionStrategy19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Bounce

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    Bounce is a VR physics-based puzzle game for HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. Players are tasked with helping their playful robot companion, D1G-B, bounce, sling, shoot, and roll his way through an increasingly complex labyrinth of rooms on a galactic spaceship making his way to his final destination.

    2016Casual19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Steel Wool Studios, the studio behind Mars Odyssey.

    The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is a turn-based combat epic set during the origin era of Warhammer 40k. Play on either PC or VR, as the game will detect your platform choice. Take command of Ultramarines as they battle against their traitorous brethren, the Word Bearers. VR HEADSET NOT REQUIRED.

    2020ActionStrategySteam ↗

Frequently asked about Mars Odyssey

How much does Mars Odyssey cost?
Mars Odyssey is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mars Odyssey?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mars Odyssey are OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe), Surviving Mars: Pioneer, Unearthing Mars VR.
Who developed Mars Odyssey?
Mars Odyssey was developed by Steel Wool Studios.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Mars Odyssey.

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