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MEMORIES OF MARS vs Outpost Zero

MEMORIES OF MARS and Outpost Zero both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Outpost Zero (2019) is 1 year older than MEMORIES OF MARS (2020). MEMORIES OF MARS scores higher on Steam reviews (62.1% positive) than Outpost Zero (50.1% 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 MEMORIES OF MARS

Choose MEMORIES OF MARS if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 62.1% positive across 517 reviews.

Choose Outpost Zero

Choose Outpost Zero if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. Outpost Zero launched in 2019.

Both MEMORIES OF MARS and Outpost Zero sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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.

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MEMORIES OF MARS vs Outpost Zero — Steam metadata comparison
MEMORIES OF MARS — Steam game coverMEMORIES OF MARSOutpost Zero — Steam game coverOutpost Zero
Released20202019
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
PricePrice unknown3.99 USD
Steam reviews62.1% positive (517 reviews)50.1% positive (393 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersLimbic Entertainment GmbHSymmetric Games

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MEMORIES OF MARS vs Outpost Zero — FAQ

Which is better, MEMORIES OF MARS or Outpost Zero?
On Steam reviews MEMORIES OF MARS scores higher (62.1% positive) than Outpost Zero (50.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MEMORIES OF MARS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play MEMORIES OF MARS or Outpost Zero first?
If you want chronology, Outpost Zero (2019) came out before MEMORIES OF MARS (2020). 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 MEMORIES OF MARS and Outpost Zero similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
Do both MEMORIES OF MARS and Outpost Zero have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MEMORIES OF MARS ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Outpost Zero ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
MEMORIES OF MARS vs Outpost Zero — Verdict (2026) · imho.run