Games like Waking Mars
by Tiger Style
In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.
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-75%$4.99Axiom Verge
May 14 · Thomas Happ Games LLC
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Sci-fi
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
MetroidvaniaIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerGreat SoundtrackAction2DSci-fiAdventureRetro👍 5,840
$29.99The Talos Principle
Dec 11 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle · Sci-fi · Exploration
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,240
-30%$10.49Europa
Oct 11 · Helder Pinto, Chozabu (Alex PB), Novadust Entertainment
Both: Exploration · Platformer · Puzzle
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
AdventureExplorationAction3D Platformer3DAtmosphericPlatformerCreature CollectorRobotsPuzzle👍 778
-80%$2.99PLANET ALPHA
Sep 4 · Planet Alpha ApS
Both: Platformer · Sci-fi · Exploration
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
AdventureActionPlatformerAtmosphericSide Scroller2.5DAliensSci-fiSpaceExploration👍 632
$7.99Gato Roboto
May 30 · doinksoft
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
IndieMetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsAdventure2DCatsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer👍 4,364
-70%$7.49Moons of Madness
Oct 22 · Rock Pocket Games
Both: Sci-fi · Exploration · Puzzle
Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.
AdventureHorrorLovecraftianSci-fiSpaceFirst-PersonExplorationMarsPsychological HorrorPuzzle👍 2,190
$19.99The Solus Project
Jun 7 · Hourences, Grip Games
Both: Exploration · Sci-fi
The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...
SurvivalAdventureExplorationSci-fiVRSurvival HorrorSingleplayerFirst-PersonAtmosphericSpace👍 2,471
$4.990°N 0°W
Mar 1 · Colorfiction
Both: Exploration · Platformer
Ready for a wild trip of psychedelic sights and sounds? 0°N 0°W is a chill, first-person walking sim for everyone, where each run is a fresh adventure!
ColorfulSurrealExplorationPsychedelicOpen WorldPlatformerWalking SimulatorFirst-Person3DRelaxing👍 363
$5.99Converter
Apr 6 · Funkyzeit Games
Both: Puzzle · Platformer · Exploration
Escape the hellish planet 50Y-80Y in a puzzle platformer about a stranded astronaut overcoming sly planet's shenanigans in the ultimate quest to survive and discover the mysterious planet's secret.
RPGPuzzlePlatformerAdventurePuzzle PlatformerAction-Adventure3D PlatformerExploration3DThird Person
$14.99Epitasis
May 1 · Epitasis Games
Both: Puzzle · Exploration · Sci-fi
After discovering an ancient portal, you suddenly find yourself among the remnants of an ancient alien civilization. Technological relics, sprawling ruins, and cryptic puzzles are all that remain. If you are to learn their secrets, you must unearth the fate of the race that called this world home.
IndieNaturePuzzleOpen WorldExplorationSpaceAtmosphericSurrealPsychedelicSci-fi👍 130
-60%$7.99Terraformers
Mar 9 · Asteroid Lab
Both: Sci-fi
Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!
SimulationProcedural GenerationSurvivalAtmosphericRoguelikeSci-fiSingleplayerSpaceChoices MatterScience👍 3,031
$16.99Space Accident VR
Jan 21 · VR-WRG
Both: Puzzle · Exploration
Step into the future with our groundbreaking VR game set in the year 2119, where humanity embarks on a historic journey into space. Join the "CCM-1" (Callisto Colonization Mission) expedition, aimed at the enigmatic moon of Jupiter - Callisto.
AdventureActionPuzzleAction-AdventureExplorationPrecision PlatformerHidden ObjectCreature CollectorVRStylized👍 231
-89%$0.54Robotex
Nov 19 · YFYX GAMES
Both: Platformer
Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies.
IndieCasualActionAdventure2DPlatformerSide Scroller👍 745
$5.99Last Horizon
Nov 18 · Pixeljam
Both: Exploration · Sci-fi
Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.
ActionIndieExplorationSpaceMinimalistSci-fiArcadeSpace Sim2DSurvival👍 159
Monuments of Mars
May 5 · 3D Realms (Apogee Software)
Both: Platformer
When astronauts sent to explore mysterious structures on the surface of Mars disappear, NASA sends you to investiagte. Collect incredible articfacts and fight deadly alien creatures as you wander through the Red Planet's unexplained wonders to solve ancient mysterys.
ActionAdventurePlatformer1990's
$11.99NARGUL - Humans are among us
Apr 30 · 3DDD Games
Both: Sci-fi · Platformer · Exploration
Play in VR as a jovial but amnesiac alien. Explore the environment and interact freely with the people. Solve objectives, fight and cross the courses to find the ultimate truth.
VRAdventureStory RichSci-fiDynamic NarrationFunnyPlatformerSingleplayerActionExploration

