# Games like Tharsis

> The closest matches to Tharsis: Terraformers, Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc., NEO Scavenger, and Deep Sky Derelicts. 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. [Terraformers](https://imho.run/games/1244800/terraformers) — Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Tharsis. 1,738 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244800/)
2. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Shares procedural generation with Tharsis. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
3. [Invisible, Inc.](https://imho.run/games/243970/invisible-inc) — Shares turn based strategy and procedural generation with Tharsis. 3,511 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/243970/)
4. [NEO Scavenger](https://imho.run/games/248860/neo-scavenger) — Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Tharsis. 3,651 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248860/)
5. [Deep Sky Derelicts](https://imho.run/games/698640/deep-sky-derelicts) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis. 1,130 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/698640/)
6. [Teleglitch: Die More Edition](https://imho.run/games/234390/teleglitch-die-more-edition) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis. 794 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234390/)
7. [Sword of the Stars: The Pit](https://imho.run/games/233700/sword-of-the-stars-the-pit) — A frequent pick in Tharsis players' libraries, and another RPG. 883 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233700/)
8. [Trials of Fire](https://imho.run/games/1038370/trials-of-fire) — Shares procedural generation with Tharsis. 1,597 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038370/)
9. [Monstrum](https://imho.run/games/296710/monstrum) — Shares survival horror and procedural generation with Tharsis. 1,281 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296710/)
10. [Curious Expedition 2](https://imho.run/games/1040230/curious-expedition-2) — Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Tharsis. 579 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040230/)
11. [For The King](https://imho.run/games/527230/for-the-king) — Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Tharsis. 11,548 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/527230/)
12. [Out There: Ω Edition](https://imho.run/games/334420/out-there-edition) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Tharsis. 580 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/334420/)
13. [Dice With Death](https://imho.run/games/3435260/dice-with-death) — Shares dice rolling and procedural generation with Tharsis. 663 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3435260/)
14. [Slay the Spire](https://imho.run/games/646570/slay-the-spire) — A frequent pick in Tharsis players' libraries, and another Strategy. 75,305 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/)
15. [Othercide](https://imho.run/games/798490/othercide) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Tharsis. 2,456 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798490/)
16. [Duskers](https://imho.run/games/254320/duskers) — Shares procedural generation with Tharsis. 1,932 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/)
17. [Dead in Antares](https://imho.run/games/2511800/dead-in-antares) — Same stressful mood as Tharsis. 116 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511800/)
18. [Star Renegades](https://imho.run/games/651670/star-renegades) — A frequent pick in Tharsis players' libraries, and another Action. 1,612 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/651670/)
19. [March of the Living](https://imho.run/games/458000/march-of-the-living) — Shares procedural generation with Tharsis. 347 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/458000/)
20. [Terraforming Mars](https://imho.run/games/800270/terraforming-mars) — Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Tharsis. 3,440 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/800270/)
21. [Space Hulk: Tactics (Classic)](https://imho.run/games/492230/space-hulk-tactics-classic) — Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Tharsis. 593 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/492230/)
22. [Caves of Qud](https://imho.run/games/333640/caves-of-qud) — Also Turn-Based and Rogue-like, like Tharsis. 10,368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/333640/)
23. [Templar Battleforce](https://imho.run/games/370020/templar-battleforce) — Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Tharsis. 784 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370020/)
24. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Also Perma Death and Rogue-like, like Tharsis. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)

## 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=323060&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=323060&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=323060&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=323060
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/323060
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Tharsis

Tharsis is a turn-based dice survival game set on a voyage to Mars. Players manage a crew using dice-rolling mechanics with procedural generation, where risk management determines survival. The game combines strategy and survival-horror elements in a sci-fi setting. Released in 2016 by Choice Provisions, it offers a difficult medium-length experience designed for short-burst play sessions. The Steam Deck Verified title costs $14.99 USD and supports only single-player mode. Players describe the experience as stressful and tense, and reviewers highlight how the soundtrack enhances the atmosphere while tactical positioning matters throughout each run. The game holds a 72% positive rating based on over 1,200 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 323060
- **Developer:** Choice Provisions
- **Publisher:** Choice Provisions
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 11, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/323060/tharsis)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=323060&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323060/)
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