Deliver Us Mars similar games & best alternatives

Deliver Us Mars

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

What works
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
  • Accessible puzzles and climbing mechanics
  • Emotional voice acting
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Climbing mechanics can be tedious
  • Linear and scripted gameplay
  • Technical bugs and performance issues reported
  • Facial animations and character models criticized
  • Limited player agency and customization

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Observation

  • Monochroma

  • Deliver Us The Moon

  • The Solus Project

  • Hubris

  • Fear the Spotlight

  • Commander Keen

  • American Arcadia

  • The Purring Quest
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Fear the Spotlight

  • Planet of Lana II

  • Nuclear Blaze
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Similarity map

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Deliver Us Mars: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players can explore floors, solve puzzles, and make some choices, but the story is linear and progression is mostly predetermined."

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    "Players have some control over exploration, puzzle solving, and climbing mechanics, but the overall narrative is linear and choices are predetermined."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves light platforming and puzzles that require some skill but are generally accessible and not highly challenging."

    Capsule for Postmouse Postmouse

    "Gameplay involves light puzzles and climbing challenges that require some skill but are generally accessible and not highly demanding."

  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience without player comparison."

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    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story and exploration without player comparison."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report engaging story and gameplay loop encouraging extended play sessions."

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    "Players report engaging story and atmosphere encouraging extended play sessions, though some find climbing repetitive."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Some creative puzzle solutions and character control mechanics, but mostly uses predefined structures and linear puzzle sequences."

    Capsule for Lost Horizon Lost Horizon

    "Some creative puzzle mechanics and climbing system, but mostly uses predefined environments and scripted sequences."

  • Domination

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    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and social dominance absent."

    Capsule for Illusion Carnival Illusion Carnival

    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative or social dominance not present."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Immersive sci-fi narrative with emotional engagement offers strong escape from real life."

    Capsule for Hate Plus Hate Plus

    "Strong narrative and immersive sci-fi setting provide an escape from real life, with emotional engagement."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and exploration; no reports of obligation or pressure to play."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for story and exploration; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly following a linear path and scripted events."

    Capsule for The Survey The Survey

    "Some experimentation with climbing and puzzle solving, but largely follows scripted gameplay routines."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Exploration of the ship and revisiting areas is encouraged but within a mostly linear environment."

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    "Exploration of Mars and spacecraft environments is encouraged, though areas are mostly linear and confined."

  • Expression

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    "Minimal customization or self-expression; character and story are fixed."

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    "Limited customization or self-expression; character appearance and story are fixed."

  • Fantasy

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    "The sci-fi colonization setting offers an imaginative fictional experience distinct from realistic scenarios."

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    "Sci-fi setting with space travel and Mars colonization offers imaginative fiction, though grounded in realism."

  • Fellowship

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    "Single-player narrative experience with minimal social interaction or community focus."

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    "Single-player narrative focus with minimal social interaction or community feeling."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and progress through story."

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    "Players develop skills in climbing and puzzle solving; story progression provides personal development context."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not designed for background or idle play."

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    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Emotional connection to characters and story is present, but no social or relationship-building gameplay."

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    "Emotional connections to characters through story, but no social or relationship-building gameplay."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Progression through story and puzzle completion; collecting items and unlocking new areas."

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    "Story and puzzle progression drive the experience; some item collection and unlocking of areas."

  • Relaxation

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    "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension and calm, providing a flow state for players."

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    "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find climbing sections tedious."

  • Sensation

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    "Immersive audio and visual design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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    "Immersive visuals, sound design, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems present."

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    "No social status or recognition systems present."

  • Story

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    5

    "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, voice acting, and plot development."

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  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and limited in complexity."

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  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense and tension in story, but overall controlled and predictable experience."

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    "Some suspenseful moments and tension in climbing and story, but overall controlled and predictable."

  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for its length and quality, especially on sale."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for its price given story length and quality, especially on sale."

  • Violence

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    "No combat or violent gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

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    "No combat or violent gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

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