# Games like Take On Mars

> The closest matches to Take On Mars: Occupy Mars: The Game, Mars Horizon, Kerbal Space Program, Rover Mechanic Simulator, and Surviving Mars. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Occupy Mars: The Game](https://imho.run/games/758690/occupy-mars-the-game) — Shares resource management with Take On Mars. 1,285 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758690/)
2. [Mars Horizon](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon) — Also Mars and Science, like Take On Mars. 1,445 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)
3. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
4. [Rover Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/864680/rover-mechanic-simulator) — A frequent pick in Take On Mars players' libraries, and another Indie. 177 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/)
5. [Surviving Mars](https://imho.run/games/464920/surviving-mars) — Also Mars and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 10,552 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/)
6. [Stationeers](https://imho.run/games/544550/stationeers) — Also Science and Space, like Take On Mars. 5,728 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544550/)
7. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — A frequent pick in Take On Mars players' libraries, and another Strategy. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
8. [Archean](https://imho.run/games/2941660/archean) — Shares modding support with Take On Mars. 190 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941660/)
9. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
10. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
11. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Education, like Take On Mars. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
12. [Empyrion - Galactic Survival](https://imho.run/games/383120/empyrion-galactic-survival) — Also Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 17,802 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383120/)
13. [MEMORIES OF MARS](https://imho.run/games/644290/memories-of-mars) — Shares survival with Take On Mars. 517 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/644290/)
14. [Oxygen Not Included](https://imho.run/games/457140/oxygen-not-included) — Also Space, like Take On Mars. 48,352 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/457140/)
15. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
16. [Starship EVO](https://imho.run/games/711980/starship-evo) — A frequent pick in Take On Mars players' libraries, and another Action. 913 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711980/)
17. [Interstellar Rift](https://imho.run/games/363360/interstellar-rift) — Also Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 923 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363360/)
18. [Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition](https://imho.run/games/712190/genesis-alpha-one-deluxe-edition) — Shares resource management with Take On Mars. 880 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/712190/)
19. [Space Haven](https://imho.run/games/979110/space-haven) — A frequent pick in Take On Mars players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,252 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110/)
20. [HELLION](https://imho.run/games/588210/hellion) — Also Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 1,971 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588210/)
21. [Space Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/429380/space-mechanic-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 68 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429380/)
22. [Spaceflight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1718870/spaceflight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 5,173 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718870/)
23. [Per Aspera](https://imho.run/games/803050/per-aspera) — A frequent pick in Take On Mars players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,488 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/803050/)
24. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Take On Mars. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=244030&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=244030&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=244030&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=244030
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/244030
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Take On Mars

Take On Mars is a 2017 simulation from Bohemia Interactive set on the Red Planet, currently priced at $9.99. Players take on roles as rover operators and eventually astronauts, working through mission objectives that include resource management and rover construction. The sandbox experience spans a massive length with online co-op support and modding capabilities. Reviewers highlight the detailed rover building and control systems, noting the realistic Mars simulation and rich survival mechanics with scarcity elements. Players describe the overall experience as challenging and immersive. The game holds a 52% positive rating from 1,129 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 244030
- **Developer:** Bohemia Interactive
- **Publisher:** Bohemia Interactive
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 9, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 62
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=244030&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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