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Waking Mars

Developed by Tiger Style · Published by Tiger Style

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 13, 2012 Price$9.99 Metacritic79/100 Steam reviews650

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic79/100
Steam reviews650
Languages1
Achievements17
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Tiger Style, published by Tiger Style — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 1,187
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:Sci-fiAdventureIndieExplorationPlatformerPuzzleActionAtmosphericSingleplayerMetroidvaniaStory RichMars

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Waking Mars.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS:Windows XP
  • Processor:x86-compatible, 2-Ghz or faster
  • Memory:512 MB RAM
  • Graphics:OpenGL 3.0, or OpenGL 2.1 with framebuffer extensions
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space

Supported languages (1)

English

Waking Mars FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Waking Mars?

Steam classifies Waking Mars as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Tiger Style. In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

How much does Waking Mars cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Waking Mars at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Waking Mars single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Waking Mars: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Waking Mars on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Waking Mars for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Waking Mars out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 13, 2012.

What platforms is Waking Mars on?

Waking Mars is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Waking Mars single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Waking Mars cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

Does Waking Mars have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Waking Mars.

What is Waking Mars's Metacritic score?

Waking Mars has a Metacritic score of 79/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Waking Mars?

Waking Mars is developed by Tiger Style and published by Tiger Style.

Where to get Waking Mars

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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