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2014PC58 % positive

An atmospheric sci-fi action RPG set on Mars where you dig through procedurally generated mines for resources, fight eerie creatures and uncover dark secrets.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Mines of Mars are System Shock 2, System Shock: Enhanced Edition and System Shock. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mines of Mars special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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System Shock 2

93 %Match

1999PCSteam Deck playable95 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Mines of Mars: a sci-fi setting, lots to discover and a dark atmosphere.

A landmark immersive sim horror RPG set aboard an infested starship, where scarce resources, flexible skill builds and the unforgettable AI SHODAN create relentless dread.

System Shock: Enhanced Edition

Sci-fi setting

The 1994 classic sends you as a hacker through a space station overrun by the rogue AI SHODAN. First-person combat, puzzles and audio logs create a dark, tense atmosphere, and the Enhanced Edition adds modern controls and resolution.

System Shock

Sci-fi setting

A groundbreaking sci-fi first-person shooter with RPG elements: alone on Citadel Station, you explore bleak corridors, piece together the story through audio logs and face the murderous AI SHODAN. Its dense atmosphere and environmental storytelling shaped later immersive sims.

System Shock

Sci-fi setting

This remake of the cult classic leaves you alone on the Citadel space station, ruled by the deranged AI SHODAN. You explore sprawling interconnected levels, fight to survive, solve puzzles and piece together the story through audio logs in a bleak cyberpunk atmosphere.

Parasite Eve

Strong character progression

As NYPD rookie Aya Brea you fight mutated monsters across a dark, nightmarish New York. It blends survival horror with Square-style RPG progression and a hybrid real-time combat system built around a wait gauge.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

Sci-fi setting

A sci-fi horror classic where you explore a derelict starship alone, scrape by on scarce resources and build your character like in an RPG. Nightdive's remaster polishes the tech and presentation while keeping the oppressive atmosphere and audio-log storytelling.

Subnautica

Lots to discover

Stranded on an ocean planet, you dive ever deeper into a gorgeous yet terrifying alien sea. You build bases and submarines while piecing together the planet's mystery, and the dark depths themselves become the real source of dread.

Dead Space

Action-packed real-time combat

As engineer Isaac Clarke you fight through an infested starship, dismembering monsters limb by limb. The remake stands out with dense atmosphere, striking visuals and oppressive sound design.

Parasite Eve II

Strong character progression

A PlayStation classic blending survival horror with real-time combat and RPG elements. As FBI agent Aya Brea you hunt mutated creatures in a grim atmosphere while upgrading your weapons and abilities.

Subterrain

Sci-fi setting

A sci-fi survival game set in an underground Mars facility where you single-handedly manage resources, craft gear and fend off mutated creatures. Randomly generated levels and base upkeep create a tense, isolated atmosphere.

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