Tharsis is a turn-based strategy and survival game set on a perilous mission to Mars. Players command a six-member crew aboard a spacecraft, Tharsis, struggling with dwindling resources and catastrophic events on the journey to the Red Planet. The game combines resource management, dice-based mechanics, and critical decision-making to ensure crew survival. Each turn, players roll dice to perform actions such as repairing the ship, treating injuries, or reinforcing systems, while random events like meteor strikes, hull breaches, and oxygen leaks create unpredictable challenges.
Crew members can become injured, ill, or even die, making every choice consequential. The tension is heightened by limited supplies and permanent consequences, forcing players to weigh risk versus reward constantly. The game’s art style emphasizes a stark, futuristic aesthetic, and a minimalist soundtrack underscores the sense of isolation and danger. Tharsis tests strategic planning, adaptability, and luck, creating a gripping narrative of survival in space. With high replayability, each playthrough offers unique challenges based on dice rolls and event outcomes.
Features
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Turn-based strategy and survival gameplay.
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Resource and crew management system.
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Dice-based action mechanics.
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Randomized catastrophic events.
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Permanent consequences for crew members.
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High-stakes decision-making.
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Minimalist sci-fi art style.
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Atmospheric soundtrack enhancing tension.
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Replayable with varying outcomes.
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Challenging space survival experience.
System Requirements
Minimum:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
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Processor: Intel Core i3 2.0 GHz or equivalent
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 460 or equivalent
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 2 GB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
