Choose Mars Horizon
Choose Mars Horizon if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. 1,445 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mars Horizon vs EarthX
Mars Horizon and EarthX both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Mars Horizon (2020) is 3 years older than EarthX (2023). EarthX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Mars Horizon (82.6% 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 EarthX
Choose EarthX if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 359 reviews.
Both Mars Horizon and EarthX sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Mars Horizon |  EarthX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,445 reviews) | 92.2% positive (359 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Auroch Digital | Denis, Ry |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mars Horizon (2020) is 3 years older than EarthX (2023).
- EarthX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Mars Horizon (82.6% positive).
- EarthX is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mars Horizon (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Mars Horizon vs EarthX — FAQ
- Which is better, Mars Horizon or EarthX?
- On Steam reviews EarthX scores higher (92.2% positive) than Mars Horizon (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, EarthX is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mars Horizon or EarthX first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Horizon (2020) came out before EarthX (2023). 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 Horizon and EarthX similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.