Desktop Mars

About

"Desktop Mars" is a peaceful game for Windows 10/11 that transforms your desktop into a living wallpaper. Colonize and build on Mars at your own pace, with a real day and night system. The game pauses automatically when you play other games and restarts with your PC. It is optimized for minimal PC usage and offers customizable settings. Experience a new way of personalizing your desktop while building a Martian colony.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Interesting concept that allows for a world builder on your desktop without consuming much memory.
Great potential with updates; many players find it fun and recommend it for casual play.
Cool graphics and a unique sci-fi theme that appeals to a wide audience.

The game is buggy, with issues in building mode and performance problems on some laptops.
Achievements are not functioning, and the game can slow down the computer significantly.
Lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The graphics feature a unique voxel-like style complemented by impressive post-processing effects; however, some users report performance issues and bugs in the building mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with very nice post-processing effects and a voxel-like aesthetic that adds a unique charm to the visuals.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, creating an immersive environment that draws you in.”
- “The vibrant colors and smooth animations make the graphics truly stand out, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- “Cool idea but buggy building mode and runs poorly for such simple graphics.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features an interesting concept, but players report significant stability issues, particularly with a buggy building mode and subpar performance despite its simple graphics.
- “Cool idea, but the building mode is buggy and the game runs poorly despite its simple graphics.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”