Martian Empires has not been a smash-hit, however, the players that have actually tried the game have liked it quite a bit and have stuck around. As the developer, I'm pleased to say that things are running along smoothly, and that with time the game should grow even more.
I'm hoping that through the IndieDB community, it might attract more attention and perhaps gain a few more players, which adds to the overall playability. Stay tuned for more updates about the game.