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2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable84 % positive17.99 €

You run a space agency from the early days of the space race to the first crewed Mars mission. You research technologies, build rockets and plan missions while managing risk and resources.

  • Historical setting
  • Economy and management
  • Deep systems to master
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Mars Horizon are Train Valley 2, Pharaoh and Pharaoh: A New Era. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mars Horizon special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Train Valley 2

91 %Match

2019PCSteam Deck playable90 % positive12.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Mars Horizon: a historical setting, economy and management as well as tactical depth.

A relaxed railway puzzle-management game where you lay track, route trains and avoid collisions. Your network grows step by step through the industrial age.

Pharaoh

Historical setting

A classic ancient Egypt city builder where you lay out housing, farm around the Nile floods, manage trade and raise monuments like pyramids. Supply logistics, pleasing the gods and occasional invasions make for a calm yet demanding flow.

Tropico

Economy and management

As the dictator of a Caribbean island you build an economy and infrastructure while juggling the people's favor, factions and foreign superpowers. Satirical humor and a lively Latin soundtrack make nation-building a joy.

Railroad Tycoon II

Historical setting

Build a railway empire across the 19th and 20th centuries by laying track, running trains, delivering goods and outmaneuvering rivals on the stock market. A classic business sim with plenty of planning depth.

Tropico 6

Tactical depth

As El Presidente you build and run a banana republic across four eras, juggling economy, politics and public favor. Satirical humor and the choice between tyrant and statesman give it its charm.

Caesar III

Tactical depth

A classic city builder set in ancient Rome: you keep citizens fed, watered, entertained and protected while managing trade and provinces. The blend of logistics and careful planning is its main appeal.

Sid Meier's Railroads!

Tactical depth

An accessible railroad tycoon from Sid Meier: lay track, connect cities and industries, and grow a profitable rail network in a colorful 3D world. Economic planning and stock dealings add depth without being stressful.

Painters Guild

Strong character progression

A relaxed management sim where you run an art academy in Renaissance Italy, hiring painters and producing artworks. You expand and decorate your guild as it grows.

Railway Empire

Historical setting

A railroad tycoon sim set in 19th-century America where you lay track, optimize cargo and passenger routes, and outmaneuver rival companies. Detailed locomotives, a large tech tree and history-themed campaigns give it lasting depth.

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