28th April 2026, 4pm UTC+1 - Aquila Interactive is proud to announce that they have teamed up with solo developer Caleb Houlding to bring Harwell: Mars Industries, an economic strategy game set on Mars, to PC in 2027.
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A singleplayer and multiplayer economic strategy game set on the Red Planet, every corporation begins on an equal footing in Harwell: Mars Industries. Players are invited to build a company, control production, and trade in a dynamic, real-time economy where shifting supply and demand can lead to vast riches – or total bankruptcy.
Key Features
- A brand-new planet full of resources to plunder - mine valuable resources directly from the Martian surface, and refine raw materials into advanced goods
- A dynamic market that shifts with player decisions - engage in real-time trading with other corporations
- An in-depth financial system - every corporation has its own stock price. Outproduce rivals – or buy them out and take everything they built.
- The Black Market - engage in diplomatic strategies or disrupt opponents when it benefits you.
- For the community - development will be shaped by the community, with features like expanded moddability planned for the future.
Winston Wang, CEO of Aquila Interactive said: "We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Caleb on Harwell: Mars Industries. Harwell is such a unique take on the strategy genre, marrying a dynamic, player-driven economy and an incredible setting together with a retro pixel art style. The fact it's being developed by a solo developer makes it even more special. We can't wait to carry this partnership with Caleb into release and beyond."
Developer Caleb Houlding said: "I'm excited at the opportunity the partnership brings. Harwell: Mars Industries has been a huge passion project for me and I'm looking forward to bringing it to a wider audience."
Harwell: Mars Industries will be released for PC on Steam in 2027 and can be wishlisted now. Keep up-to-date with everything Harwell: Mars Industries by following Aquila Interactive's social channels across Discord, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
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About Aquila Interactive
Aquila Interactive is a studio headquartered in London and Hong Kong, focused on creating immersive and complex strategy games. The growing team is made up of talented and experienced developers and publishers from around the world, each united by a passion for innovation and a drive to elevate PC gaming.
You can find out more by visiting Aquila Interactive’s Official Website, YouTube, Discord, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
About Caleb Houlding
Caleb Houlding is a solo developer, based in Leeds, UK and works in IT as his day job. His inspiration for Harwell: Mars Industries comes from his love of grand strategy and 4X games.
Press Contact & Kit:
Guilherme Meyer: press@aquilainteractive.io - Aquila Interactive
Press kit is available here