M.A.R.S.
Released Oct 2021
MARS is a Free-To-Play Third Person Shooter set in an evolving sci-fi world. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; whether Co-op or PvP, M.A.R.S. has something for everyone. Kill, Die, Repeat.
63% positive · 1,166 reviews
Not yet
Released live service, but development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Not yet
Released live service, but development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
M.A.R.S. is a free-to-play third-person shooter built around live service systems: rotating battle passes (at least five seasons were run), seasonal cosmetic events, a monetized QGold store, loot boxes, and regularly updated PvE and PvP content. From its open beta launch on October 28, 2021 through February 20, 2023, the developer shipped seven major content patches at a fairly consistent cadence of roughly one to four months apart, adding new maps, weapons, game modes, armor systems, and seasonal content.
The last confirmed developer activity was Patch 1.0.35, posted on February 20, 2023. Since that date — now more than three years ago as of June 2026 — no patch notes, announcements, news posts, or developer communications of any kind have appeared on the Steam store page. The game's Battle Pass Season 5 and PvP Ranked Season 1 were both announced in that final patch, but neither has been followed up with any subsequent communication. For a game designed to operate as a live service with regular seasonal content, this prolonged silence is a strong indicator that active support has ceased. However, the developer has never posted an official end-of-service or shutdown notice, and the game remains purchasable on Steam.
Evidence
No developer communications have been posted after February 20, 2023. The Battle Pass Season 5 announced in this patch has never been followed up with any subsequent season or update.
Patch 1.0.35 launched Battle Pass Season 5 and PvP Ranked Season 1 (running February 20 – May 20, 2023), along with new maps, weapons, and a loot box. This is the last official communication from the developer.
Content
7 of 7 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
SubaGames
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
It's the year 20XX; military conflict between the League of Nations and UNITA run rampant across the globe, prompting small scale wars to break out in various regions. In order to combat UNITA's biochemical modification of humans, the League of Nations secretly developed the NRC: Insectoid Robots with frightening intelligence and a brimming consciousness, which sooner than not went rogue and became its own faction in this now-three-way war. The human world is now at stake, and a battle for survival and supremacy is being waged.
From classic PvP modes such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search & Destroy, to some more exotic modes such as Headhunter; where the player's head will grow with every successive kill! There's something for everyone amidst the many modes MARS has to offer! And fear not, those who enjoy a little PvE gameplay; MARS has dozens of those too! Fighting off aliens, dinosaurs, and robots in Wave based Survival modes, to pushing through UNITA's compound in challenging mini-campaigns with up to 4 players! There's no lack of things to do.
Every weapon in MARS comes with both a Level, and a Grade; each higher tier adding bonuses in terms of stats and abilities to your items! Complete missions to be awarded upgrade materials, and use those materials to upgrade your weapons; ...simple! Many weapons can even simply be bought from the armory with currency gained from completing missions and challenges; you'll have your own fully stocked arsenal in no time!
From 4 basic difficulty levels, coupled ontop of advanced challenge modes and unique settings; no thrillseeker or daredevil will ever be wanting more after trying out Nightmare Challenges! ...Or if you're feeling extra daring, give the Quantum Trials a go. Gather 3 of your friends and push through the floors! You'll be lucky to beat floor 1.
Saving the world is no easy feat, but fret not! Your epic achievements and glorious accolades will be chronicled throughout fully voice-acted cutscenes and cinematics.
Travel through time amidst your efforts to save the world! Fighting dinosaurs, mummies, robots and sorts of creatures from ancient history and the future... as well as some timelines that never happened!
From classic PvP modes such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search & Destroy, to some more exotic modes such as Headhunter; where the player's head will grow with every successive kill! There's something for everyone amidst the many modes MARS has to offer! And fear not, those who enjoy a little PvE gameplay; MARS has dozens of those too! Fighting off aliens, dinosaurs, and robots in Wave based Survival modes, to pushing through UNITA's compound in challenging mini-campaigns with up to 4 players! There's no lack of things to do.
Every weapon in MARS comes with both a Level, and a Grade; each higher tier adding bonuses in terms of stats and abilities to your items! Complete missions to be awarded upgrade materials, and use those materials to upgrade your weapons; ...simple! Many weapons can even simply be bought from the armory with currency gained from completing missions and challenges; you'll have your own fully stocked arsenal in no time!
From 4 basic difficulty levels, coupled ontop of advanced challenge modes and unique settings; no thrillseeker or daredevil will ever be wanting more after trying out Nightmare Challenges! ...Or if you're feeling extra daring, give the Quantum Trials a go. Gather 3 of your friends and push through the floors! You'll be lucky to beat floor 1.
Saving the world is no easy feat, but fret not! Your epic achievements and glorious accolades will be chronicled throughout fully voice-acted cutscenes and cinematics.
Travel through time amidst your efforts to save the world! Fighting dinosaurs, mummies, robots and sorts of creatures from ancient history and the future... as well as some timelines that never happened!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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