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Terraformers

Turn-based Mars strategy with card projects and procedural runs

Asteroid Lab · Published by Goblinz Publishing, IndieArk · Released Mar 9, 2023

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 3,093
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 11 in 30 days
Players
45
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 months ago
Jul 20, 2026
Minimum PC
DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca…
2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is Terraformers?

In this single-player strategy game, you colonize a procedurally generated Mars by exploring locations, founding cities, managing resources and population demands, and choosing building projects from random cards each turn. Missions involve reshaping the planet through geoengineering and introduced life.

For you if...

  • +you prefer calm strategy without real-time pressure
  • +you enjoy optimizing city layouts and building synergies
  • +you like challenging missions with adjustable difficulty

Not for you if...

  • −you want an open-ended Mars settlement sandbox
  • −you expect detailed production chains and research systems
  • −you dislike randomness in available building projects

What players say

87% of 3,093 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the card and resource decisions, difficulty options, and calm music. The most common player complaints are repetitive scenarios, limited strategic depth, and objectives that end runs before Mars feels fully developed. Some recent players also report interface and exploration glitches.

Players over time

▼ -37% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 121 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Terraformers screenshot 1

Terraformers system requirements

Minimum: DX9 (shader model 2.0) ca…, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.3 GHz
Graphics
DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Recommended

Processor
i5 3rd generation (or newer) / FX4170 (or newer)
Graphics
AMD Radeon 8000 series (or newer) / Nvidia GTX 660 (or newer)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Does Terraformers have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Terraformers run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
63
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Korean, Japanese.

Does Terraformers use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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