The Martian Job: A Text-Based Heist on the Red Planet

9/4/2026, 5:35:13 PM

Release date: 10/5/2018

Tags: #adventure #rpg #indie #choices-matter #female-protagonist #lgbtq+ #story-rich #text-based

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Score: 45%Mixed
Review Count: 11 reviews
Fetched At: 9/4/2026, 5:35:13 PM

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¥ 580 (JPY)

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$4.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

Embark on a text-based heist in The Martian Job, a 155,000-word interactive novel by Choice of Games where your choices shape your destiny on Mars. Plan your casino robbery, manage your crew, and aim for riches or revolu

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy unique heist narratives set on Mars, where player choices significantly impact the story. While lacking graphics, it offers a deeply imaginative and engaging text-based experience.

Details

Overview

Welcome to Mars, a world where fortunes can be made and lost with a single daring act. In The Martian Job, you'll embark on a thrilling text-based adventure where your choices dictate your fate. This 155,000-word interactive novel from Choice of Games puts you in the shoes of a protagonist planning the ultimate heist: robbing the first Martian casino. The narrative is driven entirely by your imagination, offering a deeply immersive experience without graphics or sound.

Highlights

A Text-Based Adventure: Immerse yourself in a rich narrative experience powered by your imagination, with no graphics or sound effects.
Player Agency: Your decisions matter significantly, influencing the story's progression, character relationships, and ultimate outcome.
Choice of Games Title: Developed and published by Choice of Games, known for their engaging interactive fiction.

Who It's For

The Martian Job is perfect for players who love deep storytelling, meaningful choices, and the freedom to explore different narrative paths. Fans of RPGs and adventure games who appreciate a strong narrative focus will find themselves engrossed. The game also features a prominent female protagonist and LGBTQ+ themes, making it a great choice for those seeking diverse representation in their gaming experiences.

Game Info

Developer: Choice of Games
Publisher: Choice of Games
Genre: Adventure, RPG, Indie
Release Date: October 5, 2018
Features: Steam Achievements, Captions Available, Steam Cloud, Multi-player (Note: While listed as multi-player, the description emphasizes a text-based, single-player narrative experience).

Will you crack the safe, break hearts, ignite a revolution, or simply get rich beyond the stars? The fate of your heist and your life on Mars rests in your hands.