Choose Mars or Die!
Choose Mars or Die! if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Mars or Die! launched in 2018.
Mars or Die! vs Ghostboy
Mars or Die! and Ghostboy both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Mars or Die! (2018) is 6 years older than Ghostboy (2024). Ghostboy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mars or Die! (55.6% 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 Ghostboy
Choose Ghostboy if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghostboy launched in 2024.
Both Mars or Die! and Ghostboy sit in Strategy and Indie 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 or Die! |  Ghostboy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 34BigThings srl | Two Blackbirds |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mars or Die! (2018) is 6 years older than Ghostboy (2024).
- Ghostboy scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Mars or Die! (55.6% positive).
- Ghostboy is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Mars or Die! (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Mars or Die! vs Ghostboy — FAQ
- Should I play Mars or Die! or Ghostboy first?
- If you want chronology, Mars or Die! (2018) came out before Ghostboy (2024). 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 or Die! and Ghostboy similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.