Overview
Tharsis plunges players into the desperate struggle for survival aboard humanity's first mission to Mars. Shortly after departure, a catastrophic micrometeoroid storm cripples the ship, leaving the crew stranded millions of miles from home with dwindling resources and mounting casualties. This turn-based space strategy game, developed and published by Choice Provisions, blends elements of RPG and survival with a unique dice-based mechanic. Players must navigate a series of increasingly dire challenges, from food shortages to maintaining crew sanity, all while facing the grim reality of their situation, which includes the unsettling possibility of cannibalism.
Highlights
- Turn-Based Space Strategy with Dice: Core gameplay revolves around strategic decision-making influenced by dice rolls, adding an element of chance to survival.
- Survival and Resource Management: Players must carefully manage limited food, crew health, and sanity to overcome the harsh realities of deep space.
- Released January 11, 2016: This title offers a focused single-player experience, supported by Steam Achievements and Trading Cards.
Who It's For
Tharsis is designed for players who enjoy challenging turn-based strategy games with a strong emphasis on survival and resource management. Fans of roguelike/roguelite elements, where each playthrough presents new obstacles and requires adaptive strategies, will find a compelling experience here. The game's mature themes and unforgiving nature also appeal to those seeking a more somber and thought-provoking sci-fi narrative.
Game Info
Developed and published by Choice Provisions, Tharsis is a single-player, turn-based strategy game with RPG and survival elements. It was released on January 11, 2016, and features support for English, French, German, and Spanish languages. The game includes Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards, and utilizes Steam Cloud for save data. Be aware that the game contains a concept of cannibalism, though it is not explicitly depicted.
