"A highly technical open-world sandbox where science is your only weapon against the Red Planet."
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About
Occupy Mars is a cerebral open-world survival sandbox that tasks players with colonizing the Red Planet using realistic technologies. Far from a simple shooter, this is a technical simulation where you must master electrical grids, solder broken circuits, operate heavy machinery, and manage a complex interplay of water, oxygen, and thermal regulation to sustain life in a hostile environment.
Story
You are a lone colonist crash-landed on the unforgiving surface of Mars. Isolated and facing equipment failures, your mission shifts from routine exploration to desperate survival. Driven by the philosophy of making humanity a 'multi-planet species,' you must endure the isolation, brave the elements, and expand a fragile outpost into a thriving, self-sustaining civilization.
Gameplay
The gameplay is defined by its 'hard sci-fi' approach to survival. Instead of magical crafting menus, you engage in tactile repairs using soldering irons and hot air tools. You will drive customizable rovers, operate cranes with hydraulic arms to mine resources, and build intricate base systems where cable management and pipe pressure matter. Survival requires balancing a delicate triangular economy of Power, Water, and Oxygen while navigating a dynamic day/night cycle and weather hazards.
Key Features
- 1Realistic Tech Repair System
- 2Complex Electrical & Plumbing Grids
- 3Open-World Sandbox Exploration
- 4Heavy Machinery & Rover Operation
- 5Procedural Resource Generation
- 6Dynamic Weather & Day/Night Cycle
- 7Deep Tech Tree Progression
- 8Greenhouse & Crop Cultivation
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Deeply rewarding cerebral gameplay mechanics
- +Stunning Mars visuals and atmospheric immersion
- +High degree of creative freedom in base building
- +Educational value regarding real-world colonization tech
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for casual players
- -Single-player only (no multiplayer colonization)
- -Occasional technical physics quirks
Game Ratings
Based on actual colonization theories and tech
Intricate systems for power and life support
Atmospheric sound design and visuals
Methodical, slow-burn survival gameplay
Flexible base construction and rover modding
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves optimizing cable management and circuit boards
Drives rovers to find spectral anomalies
Thrives on the tension of dwindling oxygen reserves
Similar To
Technical Building
Space Engineers
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Terraforming Loop
The Planet Crafter
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Atmosphere
The Martian (Film)
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💡 Did You Know?
Explosions in the game are humorously referred to as 'Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly,' a term used by SpaceX.
The game features a completely separate mobile spin-off called 'Colony Builder' focused on city management.
Players must manually use tools like hot air guns and soldering irons to fix broken PCBs inside equipment.
Finding an underground water spring is a critical milestone that allows for self-sustaining wells.
The UI is integrated entirely into a simulated tablet the character holds, rather than a floating HUD.
Latest Updates & Events
Occupy Mars: The Game - 50% OFF on Steam
Occupy Mars: The Game is currently featured on the Steam store!
“It blends action-survival with simulation elements... prioritizing cerebral resource management and base-building over combat.”— Game Overview
“Occupying Mars isn't just about planting a flag; it's about soldering the circuit board that keeps your air scrubber running.”— Developer Insight
Game Ratings
Based on actual colonization theories and tech
Intricate systems for power and life support
Atmospheric sound design and visuals
Methodical, slow-burn survival gameplay
Flexible base construction and rover modding
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves optimizing cable management and circuit boards
Drives rovers to find spectral anomalies
Thrives on the tension of dwindling oxygen reserves
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Explosions in the game are humorously referred to as 'Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly,' a term used by SpaceX.
The game features a completely separate mobile spin-off called 'Colony Builder' focused on city management.
Players must manually use tools like hot air guns and soldering irons to fix broken PCBs inside equipment.
Finding an underground water spring is a critical milestone that allows for self-sustaining wells.
The UI is integrated entirely into a simulated tablet the character holds, rather than a floating HUD.
Latest Updates & Events
Occupy Mars: The Game - 50% OFF on Steam
Occupy Mars: The Game is currently featured on the Steam store!
Development Milestones
Survival Priorities
- •1. Secure Level Ground: Uneven terrain makes building impossible.
- •2. Establish Power: Solar arrays require cleaning and batteries for night cycles.
- •3. Locate Water: Ice mining is temporary; find a well.
- •4. Botany: Greenhouses are the only long-term food source.
Game Details
- Developer
- ▲ Pyramid Games
- Publisher
- ▲ Pyramid Games
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Simulation, Survival +1
- Atmosphere
- intense/industrial/dusty