Choose Tropico 6
Choose Tropico 6 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 9,768 Steam reviews back the pick.
Tropico 6 vs Dissent on Mars
Tropico 6 and Dissent on Mars 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. Tropico 6 (2019) is 6 years older than Dissent on Mars (2025). Tropico 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Dissent on Mars (52.9% 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 Dissent on Mars
Choose Dissent on Mars if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dissent on Mars launched in 2025.
Both Tropico 6 and Dissent on Mars sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, 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
 Tropico 6 |  Dissent on Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (9,768 reviews) | 52.9% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Limbic Entertainment, Realmforge Studios | Michael Hicks, Gonçalo Antunes |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Tropico 6 (2019) is 6 years older than Dissent on Mars (2025).
- Tropico 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Dissent on Mars (52.9% positive).
- Dissent on Mars is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Tropico 6 (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Tropico 6 has co-op; Dissent on Mars does not.
- Tropico 6 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dissent on Mars has no Deck rating yet.
Tropico 6 vs Dissent on Mars — FAQ
- Should I play Tropico 6 or Dissent on Mars first?
- If you want chronology, Tropico 6 (2019) came out before Dissent on Mars (2025). 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 Tropico 6 and Dissent on Mars 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.
- Does Dissent on Mars have multiplayer like Tropico 6?
- No. Tropico 6 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Dissent on Mars is listed as single-player only.
- Does Tropico 6 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tropico 6 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dissent on Mars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.