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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Mars First Logistics

Mars First Logistics

Quality
76Popularity
29Value
68
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈27d
-40% $11.99
Buy Now
VS
Take On Mars

Take On Mars

Quality
54Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-89% $1.12
Buy Now

Winner

Mars First Logistics wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Mars First Logistics
9 of 14 metrics
Take On Mars
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$1.12 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.99 -
$1.08 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
33 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
62/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
55.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
1.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
967 -
Negative Steam Reviews
173 Wins
782 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
51 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
3.3K Wins
1.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
17 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Feb 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMars First Logistics

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeTake On Mars

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Mars First Logistics
Take On Mars

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mars First Logistics

Mars First Logistics

1 Store
Steam
Steam -40% $11.99Buy Now
Take On Mars

Take On Mars

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +792% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mars First Logistics

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (3,348 reviews) — very positive reception
3,348 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.99 — reasonable price
40% off — decent discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +29% player growth
62 concurrent players — niche audience

Take On Mars

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

55% positive (1,749 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,749 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.12 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.94)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMars First LogisticsTake On Mars
Release Date
September 25, 2025
February 9, 2017
Developers
Shape Shop
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
Outersloth, Shape Shop
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
17
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mars First Logistics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Take On Mars

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:Windows 10
  • Processor:Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 or faster
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:6 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Audio compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mars First Logistics or Take On Mars?

Mars First Logistics won the comparison against Take On Mars based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Mars First Logistics worth buying over Take On Mars?

Based on the metrics, Mars First Logistics won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Take On Mars currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC

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