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2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam 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

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In short: Games like Mars Horizon

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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Pharaoh

89 %Match

1999USK 6PC91 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Mars Horizon: a historical setting, economy and management as well as complex systems to tinker with.

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.

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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.

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.

Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom

Historical setting

A classic city-builder set in ancient China where you lay out districts, manage trade and supply, and guide your city through dynasties across millennia. The appeal lies in balancing economy, religion, and defense.

News Tower

Historical setting

This management sim has you build a newspaper empire in 1930s New York by directing staff, choosing which stories to run and earning reader trust. You balance profit, independence and credibility.

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