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Top 15 video games about the planet Mars

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Ignacio Weil

Gaming - October 15th 2024, 11:50 GMT+2

About this gallery:

To create this gallery, we focused on the best games that take place on the Red Planet of our solar system: Mars. So, just being a space game isn't enough to make it onto this list.

Also, keep in mind that this is a subjective list! If you think we missed an important game, why not mention it in the comments? | © Haemimont Games

Out There Ω Edition — 15. Out There: Ω Edition (2015)

Mars is one of the many stops you make in *Out There*, a game about deep space exploration and survival. Mars might seem familiar, but in the vastness of space, it’s just another place to scavenge and survive. Red rock and a hope for resources—that’s Mars in this bleak, sci-fi adventure. | © Mi-Clos Studio

Cropped UFO Afterlight — 14. UFO: Afterlight (2007)

Colonizing Mars seemed like a good idea until you had to start fighting off aliens. *UFO: Afterlight* makes Mars a home base for tactical combat and strategic decisions, where it’s your job to keep humanity’s Martian foothold secure. Who knew establishing a Martian colony would come with so many neighbors from another star? | © Altar Games

Cropped Martian Gothic Unification — 13. Martian Gothic: Unification (2001)

Mars becomes the ultimate haunted house in *Martian Gothic: Unification*. You’re investigating a research facility where a "stay alone, stay alive" policy is the only way to avoid the horrors that lurk inside. Turns out, Mars is a great place for unsettling mysteries, and this game is all about not letting Martian monsters crash your isolation party. | © Creative Reality

12. The Technomancer (2016)

Mars isn't just a planet—it's a battleground for magic and sci-fi in *The Technomancer*. Here, Mars is a dystopian wasteland where electricity-wielding warriors, called Technomancers, try to survive. This version of Mars has mutants, political intrigue, and some serious old-school RPG vibes. Who knew Martian survival involved so many plot twists? | © Spiders

11. Per Aspera (2020)

Who needs human astronauts when you can just play as a super-intelligent AI terraforming Mars? *Per Aspera* puts you in the metallic shoes of AMI, an AI tasked with making Mars into a habitable planet. It’s a mix of city-building and ethical conundrums on a desolate world—making Mars less of a barren wasteland, one carefully calculated step at a time. | © Tlön Industries

10. Terraformers (2023)

*Terraformers* takes you to Mars with an ambitious goal—turning it green. Or, at least, *less* red. You’ll be managing resources, building cities, and doing your best not to completely ruin the ecosystem you’re trying to create. Turning Mars into a habitable paradise is no easy feat, but hey, at least you can say you’re doing better than the average sci-fi scientist. | © Asteroid Lab

9. Mars Horizon (2020)

Mars isn’t just about action—sometimes it's about calculated strategy. *Mars Horizon* lets you control a space agency aiming for Mars, making you feel like the next big NASA head honcho. Can you get humans to Mars? It’s all about the planning, and let’s face it, Mars is much cooler when you’ve got a roadmap and less screaming aliens. | © Auroch Digital

8. Waking Mars (2012)

In *Waking Mars*, it turns out there’s life beneath the Martian surface, and it’s up to you to cultivate it. The game turns Mars into a living ecosystem puzzle, where your gardening skills are crucial. Just imagine how many people on Earth would be jealous of you—getting to be a Martian botanist and all. | © Tiger Style Games

7. Moons of Madness (2019)

If you think going to Mars is a good idea, think again. *Moons of Madness* is here to make sure you understand just how terrifying the red planet can be. Between hallucinations, strange symbols, and creeping existential horror, Mars becomes the nightmare you never asked for. Maybe we should’ve just stayed on Earth, huh? | © Rock Pocket Games

6. Deliver Us Mars (2023)

Mars in *Deliver Us Mars* is all about exploration, mystery, and doing everything possible to prevent humanity from becoming a footnote in the solar system. It’s got puzzles, a gripping storyline, and a backdrop that makes you appreciate how beautiful yet utterly uninhabitable Mars is. Not just red dust—it’s *complicated* red dust. | © KeokeN Interactive

Far Cry 5 Lost On Mars — 5. Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars (DLC) (2018)

In this over-the-top DLC for *Far Cry 5*, you get transported to Mars to fight off an invasion of martian arachnids. You’re not just surviving; you’re kicking bug butt with crazy guns and jetpacks, all while listening to your buddy’s comedic one-liners. Mars was probably quiet before you showed up, but now it’s a wild arena of carnage. | © Ubisoft Montreal

4. Surviving Mars (2018)

Ever wanted to be the mastermind behind humanity's colonization of Mars? *Surviving Mars* lets you do just that—minus the bureaucratic red tape. It’s all about terraforming, growing food, and ensuring colonists stay sane while they try not to suffocate. Mars might be barren, but your colony doesn’t have to be! | © Haemimont Games

Cropped Red Faction — 3. Red Faction (2001)

Mars is where the revolution kicks off. In *Red Faction*, the miners on Mars have had enough of unfair working conditions and decide it’s time for a good old uprising. You get to lead the fight, blow stuff up, and prove that not all workers on Mars will put up with oppression. Mars is red, but it’s going to be a lot redder after you’re done. | © Volition, Inc.

2. Mass Effect 3 (2012)

Mars is more than just a scenic pitstop in *Mass Effect 3*—it's the location of a crucial Prothean archive. You know, just some ancient alien tech chilling under the Martian surface, waiting for Shepard to come by and save the galaxy. Who said Mars couldn’t have hidden secrets just lying around? | © BioWare

Doom 2016 — 1. Doom (2016)

Mars becomes the ultimate playground for demon-slaying mayhem in *Doom (2016)*. Once again, scientists on Mars decide to tamper with forces they don’t understand, and chaos ensues. Luckily, the Doom Slayer is here to turn the red planet into a demon’s worst nightmare—rip and tear, all the way across Mars. | © id Software

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Mars has always fascinated humanity, inspiring countless stories about exploration, survival, and the mysteries of the Red Planet. From ambitious colonization attempts to thrilling alien encounters, video games have brought our Martian fantasies to life in various creative ways.

In this list, we take a look at 15 of the best video games that let you explore, survive, and uncover the secrets of Mars. Whether you want to build a thriving colony, fight for survival, or just experience the unique Martian landscape, these games offer something for every adventurer.

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Mars has always fascinated humanity, inspiring countless stories about exploration, survival, and the mysteries of the Red Planet. From ambitious colonization attempts to thrilling alien encounters, video games have brought our Martian fantasies to life in various creative ways.

In this list, we take a look at 15 of the best video games that let you explore, survive, and uncover the secrets of Mars. Whether you want to build a thriving colony, fight for survival, or just experience the unique Martian landscape, these games offer something for every adventurer.