Race to Mars

Canceled

Release Date: cancelled

Strategy, Science Fiction, Economic, Turn-based, Space, Polish, Indie Games, Singleplayer

A turn-based manager strategy game developed by the independent Polish studio Intermarum in cooperation with Kosmonauta.net. In Race to Mars the player assumes the role of a boss of a newly created space industry company. The main objective of the game is to colonize Mars before the competition does it. In order to achieve this goal, the player must first solve many problems on Earth, research technologies and gather enough funds.

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Race to Mars for PC is an ambitious project of an independent Polish studio Intermarum. The game was developed in cooperation with website Kosmonauta.net, members of which served as technical consultants.

Plot

The player assumes the role of a boss of a newly funded space industry company. His main task is to create the first colony on Mars before the competition does. However, before access to Mars becomes possible, first there are many problems to solve on Earth, including researching proper technologies and obtaining enough financial support.

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Mechanics

The gameplay in Race to Mars for PC is turn-based. The player must develop technologies, hire engineers to work on projects, complete tasks as part of commercial, military and government contracts and maintain positive public relations.

The developers focused on recreating the conditions in which actual space industries work in possibly realistic way. This can be seen for example in the financial aspect of the game – in order to gain resources for research and expansion, the player must frequently complete commercial tasks. It is also possible to buy solutions available on the market, which can shorten the time needed for completing specific projects. An advanced technology tree (it consists of more than 200 pieces) forces the player to make many hard decisions – even seemingly bad decisions can prove to be profitable in the long run.

Technical aspects

The game is based on the popular, multi-platform Unity 3D engine. The quality of the three-dimensional graphics is similar to the quality of graphics in other independent games.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Intermarum / One More Level (PC)

Publisher: One More Level

Age restrictions: none

Similar Games:

Kerbal Space Program

Moon Tycoon

Mars Horizon

System Requirements

System Requirements for Race to Mars Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 400 MB HDD, Windows XP.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 9800 or better, 400 MB HDD, Windows 7.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Race to Mars Video Game.

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Negative (263)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Potential Concept: Many users express that the idea behind the game, which involves managing a space company and working towards establishing a colony on Mars, is promising and could be engaging if developed properly.
Visuals: Some reviews mention that the graphics, while not fully developed, have potential and look appealing in the concept art and trailers.
Community Support: A few users suggest that the community could help improve the game if the developers were willing to engage and accept feedback.

The main cons of the game

Abandonment by Developers: A significant number of reviews indicate that the game has been effectively abandoned by its developers, with long periods of no updates or communication, leading to feelings of being scammed.
Lack of Content: Many users report that the game is largely unplayable, with very few functional features or mechanics. The majority of promised content is either missing or still in development.
Poor Gameplay Experience: Users describe the gameplay as tedious and lacking meaningful interactions, with many mechanics either broken or not implemented at all.
Language Issues: Several reviews highlight poor grammar and translation issues, which detract from the overall experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Functional Gameplay Mechanics: Users expect core mechanics such as launching missions, conducting research, and managing resources to be implemented and operational.
Tutorial and Guidance: Many reviews express the need for a proper tutorial to help new players understand how to play the game effectively.
Regular Updates and Communication: Users desire more frequent updates and better communication from the developers regarding the game's progress and future plans.
User Interface Improvements: There are calls for better user interface designs and more intuitive controls to enhance the gaming experience.
Additional Content: Many users mention the need for more buildings, missions, and gameplay features to make the game feel complete and engaging.

Summary

In summary, while "Race To Mars" has a concept that intrigues many players, the execution has led to widespread disappointment due to a lack of updates, content, and overall playability.

Summary generated on: November 23, 2025

Race to Mars

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