Choose Mars Odyssey
Choose Mars Odyssey if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mars Odyssey launched in 2016.
Mars Odyssey vs OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
Mars Odyssey and OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) 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 2 years older than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018). Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (72.7% 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 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
Choose OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) if you want an Indie and Casual experience. OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) launched in 2018.
Both Mars Odyssey and OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) 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 |  OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) | 72.7% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Wool Studios | Orbital Views |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Mars Odyssey (2016) is 2 years older than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018).
- Mars Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (72.7% positive).
- OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mars Odyssey (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Mars Odyssey vs OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Odyssey or OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Odyssey (2016) came out before OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) (2018). 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 OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe) 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.