- July 29, 2022
- 3dm_live_wallpapers
Desktop Mars
52%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, story
68% User Score 28 reviews
Platforms
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.





Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique and interesting concept of managing a colony on Mars while running in the background as a desktop wallpaper.
- Players find the gameplay satisfying and relaxing, with a calming atmosphere and soft ambient music enhancing the experience.
- The game has potential for growth and improvement, with many players expressing excitement for future updates and features.
- The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, causing slowdowns and crashes, especially on lower-end systems.
- Many players report difficulties in launching the game or experiencing unresponsive gameplay, leading to frustration.
- The building mechanics are criticized for being unintuitive and lacking clear explanations, making it hard for players to progress.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's graphics feature serene visuals of Mars' red terrain complemented by calming ambient music, creating a soothing atmosphere. However, some users have noted issues with a buggy building mode and poor performance despite the relatively simple graphics.
“What struck me most was the game’s calming atmosphere—soft, ambient music paired with the serene visuals of Mars’ red terrain.”
“Very nice post-processing and voxel-like graphics!”
“Cool idea but buggy building mode and runs poorly for such simple graphics.”