Earth vs Mars

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. SECTOR.sk
    Nov 19, 2025
    85
    The Martians are attacking, it's your turn to save Earth. The aggressive aliens will challenge your tactical strategy, but they will win your sympathy.
  2. GameStar
    Nov 7, 2025
    78
    An exciting and pleasantly designed tactical game that of all things disappoints with its DNA modifications.
  3. The Games Machine
    Nov 7, 2025
    75
    Earth vs Mars is a turn-based strategy game that doesn’t aim to revolutionize the genre, but rather sticks to the tried-and-true formula of Advance Wars with a small twist: hybrid units infused with animal DNA. The storyline is simple and the retro-inspired art direction is intentional, yet the missions are well-designed and offer a gentle difficulty curve. The hybridization mechanic adds a layer of tactical depth, though it remains the only truly innovative feature. A conservative product, but a solid choice for those looking to explore the genre without too much complexity.
  5. GameWatcher
    Nov 13, 2025
    70
    Earth vs Mars doesn’t have a fresh take on familiar tactics, but it gets all the basics right, is constantly pleasant to play, and offers good value for little money.
  6. Vandal
    Nov 24, 2025
    68
    Earth vs Mars delivers direct, simple strategy, becoming more varied and strategic in its latter half thanks to the unique Fusiotron mechanic for creating mutant soldiers. However, it's hindered by a poorly designed difficulty curve and a slow start. The story is weak and fails to be comedic, with the game ultimately innovating little despite being an experimental Relic title.
  7. Movies Games and Tech
    Nov 19, 2025
    50
    EARTH VS MARS is a solid strategy game. But that’s mostly it. It doesn’t add any interesting characteristics that we haven’t seen before, and it takes few risks with its gameplay. After a while, I did find myself wanting to play a different strategy game, one that really makes me think and one that doesn’t take an absurd amount of time to show the damage being committed to enemy combatants. In the end, Earth VS MARS doesn’t do much wrong; on a different side of the same coin, it doesn’t do too much great either to separate itself from an ever-competitive genre.