Terraforming Mars Price History and Player Count

Terraforming Mars

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Terraforming Mars

Artefacts StudioMar 1, 2018Strategy

-70% $19.99 $5.99 Mostly PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Board Game
  • Strategy
  • Space
  • Tabletop
  • Turn-Based
  • Mars
  • Multiplayer
  • Sci-fi
  • Singleplayer
  • Management
Playing now
524
Updated 22 minutes ago
24-hour peak
548
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
1,645
Feb 1, 2021
Avg this month
330
+2.48% vs last month
Steam reviews
70%
Mostly Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Terraforming Mars player count chart

Terraforming Mars has a small but active player base. 524 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 5% on the month before).

History from Feb 1, 2018

Terraforming Mars monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026330+8+2.48%618
October 2026322-31-8.78%607
September 2026353-22-3.38%629
August 2026n/a+65+11.09%651
July 2026n/a-32-5.18%586
June 2026n/a-43-6.51%618
May 2026n/a-40-5.71%661
April 2026n/a-53-7.03%701
March 2026n/a-185-19.7%754
February 2026n/a-85-8.3%939
January 2026n/a+371+56.81%1,024
December 2025n/a+22+3.49%653
November 2025n/a-41-6.1%631
October 2025n/a+30+4.67%672
September 2025n/a-14-2.13%642
August 2025n/a-30-4.37%656
July 2025n/a-26-3.65%686
June 2025n/a+1+0.14%712
May 2025n/a-10-1.39%711
April 2025n/a-106-12.82%721
March 2025n/a-112-11.93%827
February 2025n/a+50+5.62%939
January 2025n/a+99+12.53%889
December 2024n/a-6-0.75%790
November 2024n/a+23+2.98%796
October 2024n/a-72-8.52%773
September 2024n/a+62+7.92%845
August 2024n/a+37+4.96%783
July 2024n/a+39+5.52%746
June 2024n/a-19-2.62%707
May 2024n/a-92-11.25%726
April 2024n/a+13+1.61%818
March 2024n/a-135-14.36%805
February 2024n/a-52-5.24%940
January 2024n/a+134+15.62%992
December 2023n/a-266-23.67%858
November 2023n/a+364+47.89%1,124
October 2023n/a-15-1.94%760
September 2023n/a+134+20.9%775
August 2023n/a-11-1.69%641
July 2023n/a+9+1.4%652
June 2023n/a-89-12.16%643
May 2023n/a-16-2.14%732
April 2023n/a-74-9%748
March 2023n/a-31-3.63%822
February 2023n/a-116-11.97%853
January 2023n/a+150+18.32%969
December 2022n/a+4+0.49%819
November 2022n/a-41-4.79%815
October 2022n/a+43+5.29%856
September 2022n/a+84+11.52%813
August 2022n/a-107-12.8%729
July 2022n/a-45-5.11%836
June 2022n/a-300-25.4%881
May 2022n/a+333+39.27%1,181
April 2022n/a+62+7.89%848
March 2022n/a-115-12.76%786
February 2022n/a-116-11.41%901
January 2022n/a+109+12%1,017
December 2021n/a+31+3.53%908
November 2021n/a-75-7.88%877
October 2021n/a+137+16.81%952
September 2021n/a+28+3.56%815
August 2021n/a-84-9.64%787
July 2021n/a+53+6.48%871
June 2021n/a-163-16.62%818
May 2021n/a-309-23.95%981
April 2021n/a-120-8.51%1,290
March 2021n/a-235-14.29%1,410
February 2021n/a+179+12.21%1,645
January 2021n/a-2-0.14%1,466
December 2020n/a+522+55.18%1,468
November 2020n/a+6+0.64%946
October 2020n/a+140+17.5%940
September 2020n/a+134+20.12%800
August 2020n/a-111-14.29%666
July 2020n/a-19-2.39%777
June 2020n/a-316-28.42%796
May 2020n/a-332-22.99%1,112
April 2020n/a+26+1.83%1,444
March 2020n/a+892+169.58%1,418
February 2020n/a-17-3.13%526
January 2020n/a+31+6.05%543
December 2019n/a+62+13.78%512
November 2019n/a+46+11.39%450
October 2019n/a-97-19.36%404
September 2019n/a+14+2.87%501
August 2019n/a+234+92.49%487
July 2019n/a-53-17.32%253
June 2019n/a-192-38.55%306
May 2019n/a+222+80.43%498
April 2019n/a+43+18.45%276
March 2019n/a-8-3.32%233
February 2019n/a-11-4.37%241
January 2019n/a-31-10.95%252
December 2018n/a-95-25.13%283
November 2018n/a-243-39.13%378
October 2018n/a+620+62000%621
March 2018n/a+1n/a1
February 2018n/an/an/a0

How many people play Terraforming Mars right now?

Right now, 524 players are in Terraforming Mars on Steam. That makes it the #1,117 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 548 players. Today's peak is 6% above its 30-day average daily peak of 519.

Terraforming Mars player count trend

Over the last 30 days Terraforming Mars averaged a daily peak of 519 players, down 5% compared with the 30 days before (546). Its highest point this month (618) is 2% below the same period last year (631). In its first month after release (Mar 1, 2018) it peaked at 1 players. Today's player count is 32% of its all-time peak of 1,645, set on Feb 1, 2021.

Best time to play Terraforming Mars

Based on the last 14 days, Terraforming Mars is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 63% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Terraforming Mars players by hour and weekday

When Terraforming Mars has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.

BusiestMonday at 20:00 UTCabout 560 players on average
QuietestThursday at 06:00 UTCabout 176 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.2xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

About Terraforming Mars

The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Developer
Artefacts Studio
Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive
Released
Mar 1, 2018
Genre
Strategy
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
6 languages

Screenshots

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Terraforming Mars price history

-70% $5.99
price now (US), usually $19.99
$5.99
lowest recorded (-70%) · Nov 2, 2026
-70%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Terraforming Mars is 70% off at $5.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Checked daily.

Terraforming Mars price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States-70% $5.99$5.995.36 EURbase
Euro area-70% 5,99€$6.695.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom-70% £5.02$6.726.02 EUR+12%
Canada-70% C$ 7.79$5.544.96 EUR-8%
Australia-70% A$ 8.85$6.085.45 EUR+2%
New Zealand-70% NZ$ 8.69$4.824.31 EUR-20%
Brazil-70% R$17,99$3.272.93 EUR-45%
Mexico-70% Mex$ 68.39$3.663.27 EUR-39%
Argentina (LATAM USD)-70% $3.14$3.142.81 EUR-48%
Poland27,59 zł$7.016.28 EUR+17%
Switzerland-70% CHF 6.59$8.057.21 EUR+34%
Norway-70% 66,00 kr$7.006.27 EUR+17%
Turkey (MENA USD)-70% $3.14$3.142.81 EUR-48%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)-70% $3.14$3.142.81 EUR-48%
South Africa-70% R 55.50$3.363.01 EUR-44%
India-70% ₹264.00$2.812.52 EUR-53%
Indonesia cheapest-70% Rp 49 799$2.752.46 EUR-54%
China-70% ¥22.80$3.423.06 EUR-43%
Japan-70% ¥690$4.363.90 EUR-27%
South Korea-70% ₩ 6,450$4.754.25 EUR-21%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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Terraforming Mars reviews over time

70% Mostly Positive70% of 7,284 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

Terraforming Mars on Twitch

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watching now
0
live channels
0
24-hour peak viewers
0
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "Terraforming Mars", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

Terraforming Mars achievements

Terraforming Mars has 40 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 24.4% of them; the rarest, Colonisation, is held by 1.0% of players.

  • Prop-M RoverGet a production of M€ of 10 or more in a single game68.1%
  • It's a steal!Pay for a card using only Steel or Titanium64.4%
  • Changing the PlanetGet a Terraforming Rating of 40 in a single game, before the end game60.8%
  • Winner Winner TerraformerGet 15 Victory Points or more in a single game56.3%
  • New HomePlace 5 City Tiles in a single game54.0%
  • SojournerGet a production of Heat of 10 or more in a single game53.2%
  • Beagle 2Get a production of Energy of 10 or more in a single game49.6%
  • Project ManagerPlay 30 cards in a single game47.8%
  • CuriosityGet a production of Plants of 10 or more in a single game44.9%
  • CollectorCollect 10 resource on a single card in a single game44.9%
  • No Longer RedPlace 12 Greenery Tiles in a single game42.7%
  • First JourneyFinish the tutorial40.8%
  • Biggest RewardWin all 3 awards in a single game38.8%
  • Final touchOn Prelude, be the originator of the last ocean and the last increase in temperature and oxygen levels in the same game.28.7%
  • Money moneyOn Prelude, achieve a production of M$+2027.7%
  • Most AchievementsClaim all 3 milestones in a single game27.1%
  • MasterReach a total score of 100 on Hellas or Elysium.25.5%
  • LandlordPlace all types of tiles at least once25.1%
  • SpiritGet a production of Steel of 10 or more in a single game24.1%
  • Variety ExpertUse all Standard Project in a single game24.0%
  • Self-sufficientOn Prelude, have a minimum production of 4 in everything18.3%
  • Acquired knowledgeWin a Prelude game in solo mode12.5%
  • Grand championWin all 3 Awards in a Hellas game AND in an Elysium game12.4%
  • TerraformerWin 5 solo game10.8%
  • OpportunityGet a production of Titanium of 10 or more in a single game10.3%
  • Ultimate successValidate 3 Miletones in a Hellas game AND in an Elysium game7.5%
  • Hellenic ElysiumWin a Hellas game and an Elysium game in solo mode7.3%
  • Frequent testerPlay all Prelude cards (corporation, prelude phase and game card) at least once7.1%
  • Team EffortWin 10 online games6.1%
  • The Shepherd's tilesFinish a Venus Next game after having built the Stratopolis and the Maxwell Base on their reserved slots.4.9%
  • DeterminedWin 10 Hellas OR Elysium games online4.6%
  • Solar SystemInteract once with at least 5 differents Colony Tiles (trade or build).4.5%
  • Birth of VenusIncrease the Venus scale 100 times in all games, using the new standard Project or the cards.4.4%
  • VenusianIn a single online Venus Next game, validate the new Hoverlord Milestone and the new Venuphile Reward, then win the game.4.2%
  • Head in the cloudsWin a Venus Next game in solo mode.3.2%
  • Big FishTrade 5 times with a Colony Tile with its production marker at maximum.3.1%
  • Mad BuilderFinish a game having built 5 colonies.2.5%
  • Trading LegendMake 60 trades in any game, with any Colony Tile.2.5%
  • ConsultantPlay all Venus Next corporations at least once in online games.1.6%
  • ColonisationWin 5 online games with the Colonies extension.1.0%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Terraforming Mars DLC

Terraforming Mars has 6 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Terraforming Mars, Colonies ↗Jan 22, 2026-20% $5.59
Terraforming Mars, Big Box Promo Pack ↗Feb 10, 2025-40% $2.99
Terraforming Mars, Original Promo Pack ↗Sep 2, 2024-40% $1.79
Terraforming Mars, Venus Next ↗Nov 2, 2023-40% $4.19
Terraforming Mars, Hellas & Elysium ↗May 11, 2022-40% $4.19
Terraforming Mars, Prelude ↗Dec 8, 2020-40% $4.19

Latest Terraforming Mars news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

Terraforming Mars FAQ

Is Terraforming Mars dead?

Terraforming Mars has a small but active player base. 524 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (down 5% on the month before).

How many people play Terraforming Mars?

524 people are playing Terraforming Mars on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 548 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for Terraforming Mars?

Terraforming Mars reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,645 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2021.

Is Terraforming Mars growing or declining?

Terraforming Mars is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 519, down 5% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Terraforming Mars most active?

Terraforming Mars usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).

How much does Terraforming Mars cost?

Terraforming Mars is on sale on Steam right now: $5.99, 70% off its usual $19.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Terraforming Mars has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Terraforming Mars on Steam is $5.99 (70% off), on Nov 2, 2026. It costs $5.99 right now.

Is Terraforming Mars on sale right now?

Yes. Terraforming Mars is 70% off on Steam right now, $5.99 instead of $19.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.

Where is Terraforming Mars cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Terraforming Mars is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 49 799, about $2.75 or 54% below the US price of $5.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is Terraforming Mars good?

Steam players rate Terraforming Mars Mostly Positive: 70% of 7,284 reviews are positive.

When did Terraforming Mars come out?

Terraforming Mars was released on Steam on Mar 1, 2018.

Who made Terraforming Mars?

Terraforming Mars was developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Twin Sails Interactive.

Is Terraforming Mars still worth playing?

Terraforming Mars has a smaller but active community on Steam today (524 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).

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