Mars 2030
Open-world astronaut simulation across Mars terrain mapped from satellite data
FMG Labs · Published by Fusion Media Group · Released Jul 31, 2017
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 67% of 70
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Sep 28, 2017
What is Mars 2030?
You play an astronaut on the first crewed mission to Mars in this single-player exploration simulation. Walk or drive a rover across 40 square kilometers of open terrain, collect geological samples, and study them at a lab workstation. You can play in VR or without a headset.
For you if...
- +you enjoy learning about Mars and space exploration
Not for you if...
- −you want a story-driven campaign rather than self-directed exploration
What players say
67% of 70 reviews are positive
Players praise the detailed, convincing representation of the Martian landscape. Complaints focus on limited interaction, while older reviews also report frustrating bugs and awkward walking and rover controls.
Screenshots and trailer
Mars 2030 system requirements
Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Mars 2030?
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- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i3-6100 / AMD FX4350 or greater
- Graphics
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX480
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
- Graphics
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
Does Mars 2030 have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Mars 2030 run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 10
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Mars 2030 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
- Sep 28, 2017 · Teleporting and Fast Travel Updates
- Sep 15, 2017 · Rover Driving Update
- Sep 15, 2017 · Rover Driving Update
- Aug 18, 2017 · Mars 2030 v1.1: Major Performance Update
- Aug 18, 2017 · Mars 2030 v1.1: Major Performance Update
