The Terraforming Mars board game (and its digital versions) is highly regarded for its deep, rewarding mechanics. Day on Mars - Steam
While the main menu animations have been noted as "cool," the in-game world is plagued by poor textures that some reviewers compare to MS Paint drawings. The character models are frequently criticized for being "ugly" or poorly designed.
The core gameplay is described as shallow and clunky. The controls are often unresponsive, and the movement mechanics are frustratingly slow.
Surviving Mars: Relaunched offers a polished, strategic city-building experience.