Mars Odyssey vs Mars 2030
Mars Odyssey and Mars 2030 both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Mars Odyssey (2016) is 1 year older than Mars 2030 (2017). Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Mars 2030 (66.7% 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
 Mars Odyssey |  Mars 2030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) | 66.7% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Wool Studios | FMG Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Mars Odyssey (2016) is 1 year older than Mars 2030 (2017).
- Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Mars 2030 (66.7% positive).
- Mars Odyssey is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Mars 2030 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Mars Odyssey vs Mars 2030 — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Odyssey or Mars 2030 first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Odyssey (2016) came out before Mars 2030 (2017). 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 Odyssey and Mars 2030 similar?
- They overlap on 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.