Choose Mars Horizon
Choose Mars Horizon if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. 1,445 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mars Horizon vs Space Company Simulator
Mars Horizon and Space Company Simulator 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. Space Company Simulator (2019) is 1 year older than Mars Horizon (2020). Mars Horizon scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Space Company Simulator (25.3% 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 Space Company Simulator
Choose Space Company Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. Space Company Simulator launched in 2019.
Both Mars Horizon and Space Company Simulator 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
 Mars Horizon |  Space Company Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (1,445 reviews) | 25.3% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Auroch Digital | Intermarum |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Space Company Simulator (2019) is 1 year older than Mars Horizon (2020).
- Mars Horizon scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Space Company Simulator (25.3% positive).
- Space Company Simulator is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Mars Horizon (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Mars Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Company Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Mars Horizon vs Space Company Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Mars Horizon or Space Company Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Space Company Simulator (2019) came out before Mars Horizon (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 Mars Horizon and Space Company Simulator 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 Mars Horizon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mars Horizon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Space Company Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.