TLDR: This game is too shallow for what it's trying to be, and too expensive for what it does have, don't buy it. This game isn't Rimworld. It isn't trying to be Rimworld. What it is trying to be is a political-economic simulator. Unfortunately it fails at being a political-economic simulator. I've always loved games with a realistic economy, games with player run economies like Eve or Prosperous Universe, or simulated economies like X4 or Capitalism Lab. I don't like multiplayer, so I've mainly played singleplayer games. Unfortunately, X4's is a space game first and foremost, and Capitalism Lab is too abstracted and high-level. I thought Dissent On Mars was the single-player agent-based economic simulator I was waiting for, but it just sucks. The primary problem is that even in the fully free market economy, the player is required to intervene, primarily when placing new buildings. Regardless of the options you choose, practically everything is determined by the player. Land use, ...
Dissent on Mars
- Release Date:
- Apr 7, 2025
- Developer:
- Michael Hicks, Gonçalo Antunes
- Publisher:
- MichaelArts
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Can you imagine a world without poverty? How about a world where power lies with common people instead of politicians or CEOs? There’s a revolution coming to Mars, and it’s up to you to create a new society unlike anything on Earth. Design your economy and government, build your colony, and experience your choices firsthand by living as a colonist. Be wary though, if your society fails to take care of everyone's needs there may be a second revolution brewing....
Design dozens of different alternative societies!
Mix and match different rule sets that dramatically change how life in your colony feels. After making your decisions (such as who can control resources, how colonists receive income, and who has decision making power), you'll see the impact they have on everyone.
Build an entire colony from scratch!
Turn an empty Martian desert into a paradise rich with vegetation! The natural resources you place determine what products can be made, and allow you to construct buildings with a futuristic aesthetic.
Create unique characters that shape the colony’s outcome.
Will your colonists act selfishly or selflessly? What passions do they have in life? Do they even want to work? The personality traits you pick will lead to all kinds of interesting situations.
Take part in a fully simulated economy.
Will your economy embody competition and greed, or cooperation and solidarity? The system’s rules determine the actions you can perform, and prices are entirely generated based on the circumstances.
Compare your societies by achieving awe-inspiring goals.
Eliminate poverty and unemployment, create an economy that’s automated by machines, or simply sit back and see where the wind takes you. Each society has different pros and cons, so each goal’s difficulty will change based on your design.
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User Reviews
I'm not usually a fan of this style of game because of mine own slow processing dial up style brain. But this has changed my mind. I love the style and artwork. 10/10
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, fully updated
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct3D 11 support (feature level 10_0)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Dissent on Mars cost?
Dissent on Mars costs $29.99.
What are the system requirements for Dissent on Mars?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, fully updated Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Direct3D 11 support (feature level 10_0) Storage: 500 MB available space
What platforms is Dissent on Mars available on?
Dissent on Mars is available on Windows PC.
Is Dissent on Mars worth buying?
Dissent on Mars has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Dissent on Mars released?
Dissent on Mars was released on Apr 7, 2025.
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