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❤ Resource Management

To survive and thrive, players must expertly gather and allocate essential resources like metals, concrete, and water. They set up mining operations, build supply lines, and make difficult decisions on how to best utilize limited materials, especially in the early colony. Careful resource management is key to expanding the base and researching critical new technologies.

❤ Base Building

Designing an efficient, interconnected colony is crucial. Players construct oxygen generators, solar panels, hydroponic farms, and habitat domes to support the settlers who arrive from Earth.

❤ Human Factor

Each colonist brings unique skills and quirks that can benefit the colony or throw a wrench in the works, such as an idiot colonist who causes trouble. Managing the colonists' well-being, job assignments, and living situations adds a compelling human element, while crime waves and other social events create emergent stories.

❤ Research and Mysteries

Advancing the colony revolves around researching new technologies and uncovering secrets. Each playthrough offers a different semi-randomized tech tree to keep things fresh. Studying anomalies and exploring Mars' mysteries provide optional objectives to pursue beyond simply surviving.

❤ Mod Support

The game's extensive mod support allows players to customize their experience with new buildings, visual tweaks, gameplay adjustments, and original mystery scenarios, greatly enhancing replayability.