The Best Mars Games for Linux

Update : Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder added at rank #6.
1

Terraformers (2022)

View Similar Games
87
Review score
Logo of Terraformers Screenshot of Terraformers Screenshot of Terraformers Screenshot of Terraformers

early access Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Linux PC Windows Mac OS m

Transform Mars into a habitable planet in Terraformers. With challenging strategizing and resource management, explore the planet and expand population, all while watching the stunning new natural wonders build up before your eyes. Take on different scenarios and bonuses and create a thriving utopia. Get lost in the addictive puzzle-like game with unique replayability and rewarding graphics and UI.


What we like:
  • Focus on strategy
  • Various difficulty levels
  • Unique victory conditions
  • Nice graphics and UI
  • Rich soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Only one way to lose the game
  • Some bugs present
  • Game can become repetitive

  • turn-based
  • mars
  • space
  • resource-management
  • science
  • rogue-like
  • nonlinear
  • card
  • procedural
  • board-game
  • colony
  • sci-fi
  • choices
  • simulation
  • management

2

Caverns of Mars: Recharged (2023)

View Similar Games
74
Review score
Logo of Caverns of Mars: Recharged Screenshot of Caverns of Mars: Recharged Screenshot of Caverns of Mars: Recharged Screenshot of Caverns of Mars: Recharged

Linux Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

Buy

  • rogue-like
  • mars
  • shooter
  • vertical-scrolling
  • scrolling
  • cooperative
  • arcade
  • attack
  • score
  • futuristic
  • space
  • action
  • colourful
  • aliens
  • sci-fi

3

Farlanders (2023)

View Similar Games
92
Review score
Logo of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders Screenshot of Farlanders

PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Farlanders is a turn-based city builder set on Mars, with a puzzle game mentality and an engaging story that challenges you to think about the right you have to change the face of a planet. You play as Marco, an architect who discovers that all is not what it seems. Balance resources, build structures and manage colony happiness in this demanding but rewarding space colony simulator.


What we like:
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Realistic environments
  • Dynamic building system
  • Strategic choices
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Turn-based city builder
  • Procedurally generated maps
What could be improved:
  • Complexity can be overwhelming for some players
  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires careful resource management

  • city-building
  • turn-based
  • mars
  • colony
  • resource-management
  • base-building
  • simulation
  • building
  • strategy
  • space
  • procedural
  • pixel
  • management
  • survival

4

Mars Power Industries Deluxe (2019)

View Similar Games
93
Review score
Logo of Mars Power Industries Deluxe Screenshot of Mars Power Industries Deluxe Screenshot of Mars Power Industries Deluxe Screenshot of Mars Power Industries Deluxe

Linux Mac OS Xbox One PC Windows

Mysterious puzzle inspired by 2001:Space Odyssey. Manage resources, solve challenging puzzles and uncover what lies beneath the surface! Year after year, strange happenings plague our tiny colony, darkness devours Mars. Your job as an Electrician? Bring light where darkness reigns!

Buy

  • mars
  • logic
  • turn-based
  • space
  • minimalist
  • building
  • stylized
  • relaxing
  • abstract
  • atmospheric
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • management
  • puzzle
  • cute

5

Terraformers: First Steps on Mars (2021)

View Similar Games
90
Review score
Logo of Terraformers: First Steps on Mars Screenshot of Terraformers: First Steps on Mars Screenshot of Terraformers: First Steps on Mars Screenshot of Terraformers: First Steps on Mars

Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Terraformers: First Steps on Mars is a free prologue of Terraformers, featuring an exclusive challenge to lead humanity's first attempt at settling the Red Planet.

Buy

  • colony
  • mars
  • simulation
  • 4x
  • nature
  • resource-management
  • city-building
  • tabletop
  • space
  • stylized
  • strategy
  • family-friendly
  • futuristic
  • atmospheric
  • sci-fi

6

Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder (2024)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder Screenshot of Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder Screenshot of Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder Screenshot of Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder

early access Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 5 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.

Buy

  • colony
  • city-building
  • mars
  • space
  • spaceships
  • simulation
  • base-building
  • resource-management
  • automation
  • building
  • survival
  • strategy
  • sandbox
  • physics
  • replay-value

7

NeverDeath (2022)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of NeverDeath Screenshot of NeverDeath Screenshot of NeverDeath Screenshot of NeverDeath

PC Windows Mac OS Linux

NeverDeath is a fighting game set in our own solar system centuries in the future. Explore the intricacies of the unique left/right fighting system while battling across the solar system as nine distinct characters.

Buy

  • 2.5d
  • mars
  • beat-em-up
  • space
  • futuristic
  • family-friendly
  • linear
  • fight
  • sci-fi
  • pvp
  • third-person
  • 3d
  • 2d
  • combat
  • multiplayer

8

NEW TERRAA (2022)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of NEW TERRAA Screenshot of NEW TERRAA Screenshot of NEW TERRAA Screenshot of NEW TERRAA

PC Windows Linux Nintendo Switch

NEW TERRA is a challenging and addictive multi-directional gravity-based space shooter. Fuel goes fast and is hard to come by. Hauling cargo makes your ship very heavy and mobility becomes limited. Strategy and resource conservation is key to completing your missions or you won't survive.

Buy

  • space
  • mars
  • underground
  • lgbtq
  • 2.5d
  • 2d
  • cyberpunk
  • underwater
  • flight
  • dark
  • stylized
  • top-down
  • vehicle
  • controller-support

9

StalakMiner (2021)

View Similar Games
ND
Review score
Logo of StalakMiner Screenshot of StalakMiner Screenshot of StalakMiner Screenshot of StalakMiner

early access Linux PC Windows

StalakMiner is a third-person action adventure digging game that presents strategical and timed mining challenges to you as a miner tasked with reaching the depths of the planet. Collect rare metals and minerals to sell for credits used to upgrade your vehicle.

Buy

  • mars
  • capitalism
  • character
  • loot
  • procedural
  • choices
  • customization
  • stylized
  • third-person
  • economy
  • 3d
  • colourful
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • arcade

10

Rocket Explorer (2021)

View Similar Games
56
Review score
Logo of Rocket Explorer Screenshot of Rocket Explorer Screenshot of Rocket Explorer Screenshot of Rocket Explorer

early access Oculus Rift HTC Vive Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Rocket Explorer is a rocket viewing experience, where you can view the rockets of the world with your own eyes. Also in Virtual Reality! Launch rockets, compare them side by side, and take them apart.

Buy

  • mars
  • america
  • cinematic
  • space
  • vr
  • flight
  • education
  • military
  • exploration
  • realistic
  • modern
  • emotional
  • colourful
  • sci-fi
  • third-person

Not seeing your game?