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iRank91
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagementExploration
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More about this game →Surviving Mars is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, sandbox world and setting space in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 29 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Oxygen Not Included, Jurassic World Evolution 2 and This War of Mine lead the list, with Oxygen Not Included reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Surviving Mars special.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Surviving Mars?
- The closest game to Surviving Mars is Oxygen Not Included, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Surviving Mars?
- The three closest games to Surviving Mars are: 1. Oxygen Not Included (94/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Jurassic World Evolution 2 (92/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. This War of Mine (90/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Surviving Mars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 29 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Jurassic World Evolution 2 similar to Surviving Mars?
- Yes, very much so — Jurassic World Evolution 2 scores 92/100 similarity to Surviving Mars. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and sandbox freedom. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Simulation games are similar to Surviving Mars?
- The best Simulation games similar to Surviving Mars are Oxygen Not Included, Jurassic World Evolution 2, This War of Mine and Pacific Drive. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Surviving Mars attributes like deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom.
- How is similarity to Surviving Mars calculated?
- We compare Surviving Mars against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Surviving Mars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.