# To Mars AE — Occupy the Red Planet

> Retro space adventure puzzle simulating Mars colonization with resource management. (iPhone/iPad app by Todd Studer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-mars-ae/id1356230344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Todd Studer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332508621)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 163 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-mars-ae/id1356230344/reviews.md

## What is To Mars AE?

To Mars AE - Astronaut Edition 

A retro indie space adventure puzzle.  Follow the red roadster and colonize Mars!

To Mars AE is a unique puzzle with a simulation of the soon-to-come real life colonization of Mars; it's fun to play, easy to learn, but very difficult to solve.

You have 60 seconds to load all four stages of your rocket with the correct amounts of fuel components, food, and people to colonize Mars.    

Over the course of the next two minutes, your team of astronauts will lift off from Earth, travel to Mars, touchdown on Mars, and build a new home on the red planet! 

Calculate the Hydrogen / Oxygen fuel mixture to get from Earth into solar orbit.   Determine when to start your deceleration burns from deep space into Mars orbit and for a perfect landing on Mars.    Build greenhouses and water mines to generate life sustaining resources.  All without running out of supplied resources along the way.

If you choose wisely, listen carefully to hints from ground control and the ships captain, watch your resource levels, and learn from your mistakes, you can colonize Mars!

Make a wrong decision, however, and leave your ship damaged, floating through space,  or stranded, with your crew of astronauts left in cryo-sleep, waiting for rescue.

This full feature version includes saved payload, three difficulty levels, hints, NO ADS and no in app purchases.

- NO ADS
- NO IN APP PURCHASES
- Save your game (save, review and launch your best payload)
- Skip the countdown and launch your best payload OR
- Skip the first three stages and try land directly on Mars
- Three difficulty levels from cake walk (easy) to ludicrous (hard)
- Hints to guide you to your destination

Inspired by recent incredible advances in space travel.

Not Sure?   Try the FREE version To Mars!

Occupy the red planet!

## Key features

- Mars colonization simulation
- Resource management
- Rocket launch and landing
- Greenhouse and water mine building
- Three difficulty levels
- Hints system
- Save game functionality


## Frequently asked questions about To Mars AE

### What is the gameplay like in To Mars AE?

To Mars AE is a puzzle and simulation game where you have 60 seconds to load your rocket with necessary components. Over the next two minutes, you'll manage fuel, resources, and guide your astronauts through launch, travel, landing, and building a new home on Mars.

### Does To Mars AE have ads?

No, this full feature version of To Mars AE explicitly states it has NO ADS and NO IN APP PURCHASES, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What are the difficulty levels in To Mars AE?

To Mars AE offers three difficulty levels, ranging from 'cake walk' (easy) to 'ludicrous' (hard), allowing players to tailor the challenge to their skill level.

### Can I save my progress in To Mars AE?

Yes, the game includes a save game feature, allowing you to save, review, and launch your best payload. This lets you revisit and refine your colonization strategies.

### Is To Mars AE available on multiple devices?

To Mars AE is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility across various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is To Mars AE updated?

The latest version of To Mars AE was released on May 4, 2021, indicating it was last updated around that time. Further update frequency is not specified.

### What is the age rating for To Mars AE?

To Mars AE has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in its space adventure theme.

### What is the price of To Mars AE?

To Mars AE is a paid application priced at $0.99. There is also a free version available to try before purchasing the full feature version.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.1 — 2021-05-04

Bug fix images on Mars orbit achieved

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All apps by Todd Studer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1332508621

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