Choose Mars Horizon
Choose Mars Horizon if you want the Stereo Sound and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. 1,445 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mars Horizon vs Realindustry
Mars Horizon and Realindustry 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 6 years older than Realindustry (2026). Mars Horizon scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Realindustry (70.7% 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 Realindustry
Choose Realindustry if you want the Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Realindustry launched in 2026.
Both Mars Horizon and Realindustry sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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 |  Realindustry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,445 reviews) | 70.7% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Auroch Digital | AssemblyPrime |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mars Horizon (2020) is 6 years older than Realindustry (2026).
- Mars Horizon scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Realindustry (70.7% positive).
- Realindustry is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mars Horizon (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Mars Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Realindustry has no Deck rating yet.
Mars Horizon vs Realindustry — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Horizon or Realindustry first?
- If you want chronology, Mars Horizon (2020) came out before Realindustry (2026). 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 Realindustry 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.
- Does Mars Horizon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mars Horizon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Realindustry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.