We’ve all spent hours perfecting roller coasters in Planet Coaster or managing hospital chaos in Two Point Hospital. But have you ever looked at your park guests and thought, “I’d love to put these guys in a cage and study them for Martian science?”

If your answer is a resounding “Ack! Ack! Ack!”, then Mars Attracts is about to become your new obsession.

What is Mars Attracts?

Developed by Outlier Games (the team behind This Means Warp), Mars Attracts is a theme park management sim that officially licensed the iconic, cult-classic Mars Attacks™ IP.

Rather than playing as the puny humans trying to survive an invasion, you take the role of a Martian CEO. Your mission? To build the ultimate Red Planet tourist destination where humans aren’t the guests—they’re the star attractions.

The Gameplay: Abduct, Display, Repeat

The game successfully blends the deep, systematic management of RollerCoaster Tycoon with a darkly hilarious, B-movie aesthetic. Here’s what’s on the Martian menu:

Historical Abductions: Use advanced Martian tech to snatch humans from across history. Want a Roman Gladiator next to a Cowboy from the Wild West? Go for it.

Customisable Enclosures: You have to build habitats that keep your “livestock” alive—or at least interesting enough for Martian tourists to pay tickets for.

Twisted Research: Study human behaviour through “experiments” (which range from silly to slightly gruesome) to unlock new technologies and bigger rides.

Damage Control: Humans are “enclosed-brained” and unpredictable. If they escape, they’ll terrorise your guests, and you’ll have to deploy Martian security to clean up the mess.

“Mars Attracts is like Zoo Tycoon, if the animals were historical figures and the zookeepers were trigger-happy aliens with disintegrator rays.”

Why It Works

What makes this stand out on the Steam storefront—where it currently sits with a “Very Positive” rating in Early Access—is the tone. It perfectly captures that 1962 Topps trading card vibe: bright colours, retro-futuristic gadgets, and a total lack of empathy for the human race.

The UI is slick, the humour is sharp, and the management systems are surprisingly deep. You aren’t just placing buildings; you’re balancing Martian guest satisfaction against the sanity levels of your human captives.

Current Status & Availability

Platform: PC (Steam)

Status: Early Access (Launched September 15, 2025)

Full Release: Expected in 2026

Developer: Outlier Games (Dublin/Belfast-based)

If you’re a fan of the 1996 Tim Burton film or just love a management sim with a bit of “bite,” this is a must-play. There’s even a Supporter’s Edition available that includes a digital artbook and the soundtrack, which is filled with those wonderfully eerie theremin-led sci-fi vibes.

Are you ready to stop the invasion and start the construction? Let us know in the comments if you’d survive a stay in a Martian zoo!

Find out more here – https://www.outlier.games/mars-attracts

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