Choose Mars Odyssey
Choose Mars Odyssey if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mars Odyssey launched in 2016.
Mars Odyssey vs Unearthing Mars VR
Mars Odyssey and Unearthing Mars VR 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 Unearthing Mars VR (2017). Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Unearthing Mars VR (64.3% 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 Unearthing Mars VR
Choose Unearthing Mars VR if you want an Adventure experience. Unearthing Mars VR launched in 2017.
Both Mars Odyssey and Unearthing Mars VR sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 Odyssey |  Unearthing Mars VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) | 64.3% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Wool Studios | Light Era Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Mars Odyssey (2016) is 1 year older than Unearthing Mars VR (2017).
- Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Unearthing Mars VR (64.3% positive).
- Mars Odyssey is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unearthing Mars VR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Mars Odyssey vs Unearthing Mars VR — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Odyssey or Unearthing Mars VR first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Odyssey (2016) came out before Unearthing Mars VR (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 Unearthing Mars VR 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.