Earth vs. Mars
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About Earth vs. Mars
Earth vs. Mars is a turn-based strategy game from Relic Entertainment, released in October 2025 for PC. Set during a sci-fi war between Earth and an invading Martian force, you command human-led super soldiers hybridized with alien creatures. The core loop revolves around building armies, managing resources, and executing tactical battles on hex-based maps. Single-player campaigns let you play as either Earth or Mars, while multiplayer pits players against each other in competitive matches. Relic’s signature depth in unit customization and battlefield mechanics makes this a standout in the strategy genre. If you like slow-burn military planning and asymmetric unit designs, this one’s for you.
Gameplay
Each turn starts with resource collection, unit production, and research. You create soldiers like biomechanical grunts, stealth drones, and heavy artillery, each with unique skills and weaknesses. Combat is grid-based, with precise movement and cover systems. You’ll micro-manage attack types, kinetic, thermal, or neural, to exploit enemy unit traits. The AI adapts well, forcing you to adjust strategies mid-campaign. Multiplayer matches average 45 minutes, with victory through objective control or enemy annihilation. The controls are clunky at first but smooth out after 3, 4 hours. The game rewards patience, but it can drag in late-game resource management if you’re not careful.
What Players Think
PlayPile’s community rates it 4.3/5, with 65% completing the base campaign. Average playtime is 25 hours, though 30% of players log over 40. The mood is split: 50% describe it as “strategic and satisfying,” while 20% call it “slow and repetitive.” Early access criticism focused on unit balance, but post-launch patches improved multiplayer fairness. Critics praise the 25 unique unit archetypes and 12-hour single-player story, but 40% of reviews mention a steep learning curve. Over 80 achievements exist, with 70% of players hitting at least 50% completion. The $39.99 price tag is seen as fair for the content.
PlayPile's Take
Earth vs. Mars is a must-play for turn-based strategy fans, especially if you’ve enjoyed games like Civilization or XCOM. The hybrid unit designs and asymmetric combat keep matches fresh, though the learning curve might test newcomers. At $39.99, it’s pricey but packed with 40+ hours of gameplay. The 70+ achievements add replayability, but they’re tough, many require multiple playthroughs. Skip it if you want something quick or casual. For veterans of the genre, though, it’s a solid investment with a rewarding, if grindy, experience.
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Single player, Multiplayer
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