
Citizens: On Mars
Experience the ultimate turn-based colony building game in Citizens: On Mars! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet.
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October 25, 2023
2 years and 281 days ago
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Experience the ultimate turn-based puzzle-style colony building game in Citizens: On Mars! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet.


Take charge of your colony's future, and navigate the intricate web of social, scientific, and industrial factions as you lead your citizens through a new era of Martian history. With each turn, you'll make decisions that shape the development of your settlement, while managing resources to ensure its survival and growth.
Explore the endless possibilities of Mars with the random map generator, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same. Discover new challenges, strategic opportunities, and untapped resources as you forge your colony's destiny on a constantly evolving Martian frontier.
In Citizens: On Mars, the future of humanity rests in your hands. Will you rise to the challenge and build a thriving Martian civilization, or succumb to the harsh realities of life on the Red Planet? The choice is yours.

- Unique mix of a logical puzzle and city building gameplay
- Manage your colony's resources, expand your territory, and develop your colony as you plan each turn carefully
- Random events: Face unpredictable challenges such as Worker Strikes and Smuggler Dominance, forcing you to adapt and overcome adversity
- Faction system: Balance the interests of the Social, Scientific and Industrial leaders to maintain harmony and progress in your colony
- Hand-crafted campaign: Embark on an engaging campaign that will test your leadership and decision-making abilities
- Random map generator: For endless replayability, venture into the unknown in the Single Scenario mode

Take charge of your colony's future, and navigate the intricate web of social, scientific, and industrial factions as you lead your citizens through a new era of Martian history. With each turn, you'll make decisions that shape the development of your settlement, while managing resources to ensure its survival and growth.
Explore the endless possibilities of Mars with the random map generator, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same. Discover new challenges, strategic opportunities, and untapped resources as you forge your colony's destiny on a constantly evolving Martian frontier.
In Citizens: On Mars, the future of humanity rests in your hands. Will you rise to the challenge and build a thriving Martian civilization, or succumb to the harsh realities of life on the Red Planet? The choice is yours.