Choose Mars or Die!
Choose Mars or Die! if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Mars or Die! launched in 2018.
Mars or Die! vs HAS Galactics
Mars or Die! and HAS Galactics both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Mars or Die! (2018) is 7 years older than HAS Galactics (2025). HAS Galactics is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mars or Die! (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 HAS Galactics
Choose HAS Galactics if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. HAS Galactics launched in 2025.
Both Mars or Die! and HAS Galactics sit in Action, 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! |  HAS Galactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 34BigThings srl | HAS Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Mars or Die! (2018) is 7 years older than HAS Galactics (2025).
- HAS Galactics is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mars or Die! (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Mars or Die! vs HAS Galactics — FAQ
- Should I play Mars or Die! or HAS Galactics first?
- If you want chronology, Mars or Die! (2018) came out before HAS Galactics (2025). 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 HAS Galactics similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.