# Games like Mars Horizon

> The closest matches to Mars Horizon: Kerbal Space Program, Take On Mars, Terraformers, Surviving Mars, and Rover Mechanic Simulator. 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. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Shares rocket building with Mars Horizon. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
2. [Take On Mars](https://imho.run/games/244030/take-on-mars) — Also Mars and Science, like Mars Horizon. 1,129 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244030/)
3. [Terraformers](https://imho.run/games/1244800/terraformers) — A frequent pick in Mars Horizon players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,738 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244800/)
4. [Surviving Mars](https://imho.run/games/464920/surviving-mars) — Also Mars and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 10,552 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/)
5. [Rover Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/864680/rover-mechanic-simulator) — A frequent pick in Mars Horizon players' libraries, and another Indie. 177 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/864680/)
6. [Mars First Logistics](https://imho.run/games/1532200/mars-first-logistics) — Also Mars and Science, like Mars Horizon. 2,278 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1532200/)
7. [Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager](https://imho.run/games/1369700/solar-expanse-space-exploration-manager) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 430 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369700/)
8. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
9. [EarthX](https://imho.run/games/1069030/earthx) — Also Space Sim and Education, like Mars Horizon. 359 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1069030/)
10. [Rocket Science](https://imho.run/games/890520/rocket-science) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 82 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/890520/)
11. [Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager](https://imho.run/games/308270/buzz-aldrin-s-space-program-manager) — Also Turn-Based and Historical, like Mars Horizon. 262 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308270/)
12. [SpaceEngine](https://imho.run/games/314650/spaceengine) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 8,862 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314650/)
13. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also Historical, like Mars Horizon. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
14. [Solargene](https://imho.run/games/1638300/solargene) — Also Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 287 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638300/)
15. [Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/882140/reentry-a-space-flight-simulator) — Also Science and Space Sim, like Mars Horizon. 960 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/882140/)
16. [SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD](https://imho.run/games/3728120/spacecorp-2025-2300ad) — Also Mars and Science, like Mars Horizon. 60 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728120/)
17. [Per Aspera](https://imho.run/games/803050/per-aspera) — Same contemplative mood as Mars Horizon. 2,488 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/803050/)
18. [Horizon](https://imho.run/games/236130/horizon) — Also Turn-Based and Space, like Mars Horizon. 258 Steam reviews, 58% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236130/)
19. [Farlanders](https://imho.run/games/1318740/farlanders) — Also Mars and Turn-Based, like Mars Horizon. 281 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318740/)
20. [1000 days to escape](https://imho.run/games/1103100/1000-days-to-escape) — Also Mars and Science, like Mars Horizon. 173 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103100/)
21. [Universe Sandbox](https://imho.run/games/230290/universe-sandbox) — Also Science and Education, like Mars Horizon. 18,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230290/)
22. [Reshaping Mars](https://imho.run/games/1395760/reshaping-mars) — Also Mars and Space, like Mars Horizon. 113 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395760/)
23. [Old World](https://imho.run/games/597180/old-world) — A frequent pick in Mars Horizon players' libraries, and another RPG. 3,708 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597180/)
24. [while True: learn()](https://imho.run/games/619150/while-true-learn) — Also Science and Education, like Mars Horizon. 3,144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/619150/)

## 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=765810&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=765810&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=765810&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=765810
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/765810
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Mars Horizon

Mars Horizon is a strategy simulation released in 2020 by Auroch Digital, available for $19.99 USD and playable on Steam Deck. Players manage a space agency, navigating research branching, launch-window optimization, mission minigames, diplomatic relations, and random events while racing to establish a presence on Mars. Reviewers highlight that agency traits meaningfully shape playstyle, while diplomatic relations carry strategic weight throughout campaigns. Players describe the experience as epic and contemplative, finding particular tension in launch-window timing and appreciating the historical authenticity woven into mission design. The game earned an 83% positive rating from over 1,400 Steam reviews, with a Metacritic score of 71, and is regarded as challenging with a medium-length campaign designed for solo play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 765810
- **Developer:** Auroch Digital
- **Publisher:** Auroch Digital
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Nov 17, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 71
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/765810/mars-horizon)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=765810&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/765810/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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