8 Games with a space setting like Surviving Mars that you should try

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We filtered the 29 games similar to Surviving Mars down to the 8 that fit the “Space” category. Oxygen Not Included, Space Colony: Steam Edition and Dyson Sphere Program top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Surviving Mars.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best games with a space setting like Surviving Mars

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Surviving Mars. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping visual isometric

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Steam Epic

#2Space Colony: Steam Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Surviving Mars, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam GOG

#3Dyson Sphere Program

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagement

Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84

Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Like Surviving Mars, it's known for deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with visual 3d, visual third person and early access, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiSpaceIsometricMelee

Steam👍 79%· 307MC73IGDB73· 2

Year 2012Dev FuturemarkPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Surviving Mars, it's known for setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#5Maia

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Surviving Mars: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, procedural generation and crafting mechanics, while skipping open world exploration

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Surviving Mars: deep simulation, setting scifi and setting space

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Surviving Mars: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldSpaceManagementBase Building

Steam👍 97%· 14K

Dev tobspr Games · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Surviving Mars: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam

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