My Colony 2 vs Mars Commander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Colony 2
Build and manage a 3D space colony in a moddable sandbox. Construct cities, manage resources, and explore alien worlds. Play solo or collaborate and compete with others online in real-time.
- 3D colony construction
- Resource management
- Real-time multiplayer
- Peer-to-peer trading
- In-game content creation
- Exploration mode
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Build your space empire - your way. My Colony 2 is a next-generation 3D space colony simulator and city builder. Construct sprawling cities on alien worlds, manage resources, form alliances, and explore new frontiers in a fully moddable sandbox environment. Whether you're playing solo or online in real-time multiplayer, the future of your colony is in your hands. - Design and shape massive 3D colonies block-by-block in real time. - Team up with other players online, collaborate on cities, or compete across worlds. - Communicate instantly with friends or colony mates without leaving the game. - Trade resources in a live peer-to-peer marketplace. Build your fortune or fuel your empire. - Walk around your colony as a citizen, explore your creation up close, and even interact with the world directly. - Create your own content right in the game. New buildings, maps, vehicles, and mechanics are just a few clicks away. With no required server setup, easy mod creation, and support for a growing community of creators, My Colony 2 is more than just a game - it's a living platform for creativity, strategy, and discovery. Download now and start building your future among the stars.
Mars Commander
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Establish humanity's first colony on Mars and face the ultimate challenge of survival on the hostile Red Planet! As the commander of this ambitious mission, you'll need to master resource management, strategic expansion, and cutting-edge technology to transform a barren outpost into a thriving Martian civilization. GATHER CRITICAL RESOURCES Mine essential metals from the Martian soil Generate life-sustaining oxygen for your colonists Harvest water from subsurface ice deposits Deploy solar panels to power your growing colony Produce food in advanced hydroponic greenhouses Conduct scientific research to unlock new technologies EXPAND ACROSS THE RED PLANET Begin at your landing site and expand to new sectors Discover unique regions with special resource bonuses Explore the Acidalia Planitia's ancient water channels Mine rich deposits at the Olympus Mons foothills Establish protected habitats in Valles Marineris Harvest valuable ice at the Northern Ice Cap AUTOMATE AND OPTIMIZE Deploy mining rovers to automate resource collection Launch drones for atmospheric research and processing Upgrade your automation systems for increased efficiency Strategically manage energy consumption Balance resource production with colony needs RESEARCH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES Progress through multiple technology tiers Unlock advanced buildings and capabilities Discover fusion power for unlimited energy Research terraforming to transform Mars itself Master interplanetary travel for future expansion OVERCOME MARTIAN CHALLENGES Survive dust storms and meteor showers Manage scarce resources carefully Make strategic decisions that impact your colony's future Achieve prestigious milestones and accomplishments FEATURES Intuitive tap-based resource collection Satisfying progression system Beautiful Martian visuals and atmosphere Engaging automation and expansion gameplay No ads or in-app purchases - just pure gameplay Play offline - perfect for on-the-go gaming Take command of humanity's most ambitious project and turn the red dust of Mars into a thriving new home for civilization. Will your colony survive and prosper, or become another failed mission? The future of Mars is in your hands!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: My Colony 2 at Free against Mars Commander's $3.99. Mars Commander's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
My Colony 2 is free to download; Mars Commander costs $3.99 up front. My Colony 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mars Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | My Colony 2 | Mars Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Ryan Morrison |
In-app purchases
My Colony 2
- My Colony 2 Premium$5.99
Mars Commander
No in-app purchases









