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1997USK 12PlayStation

The first game in the mecha series: you assemble your own combat mech from individual parts and take on mercenary missions in 3D combat arenas.

  • Build variety
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Strong character progression
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Armored Core special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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MechWarrior Online

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2013PC, Steam Deck playable80 % positivefree

Brings what grabs you about Armored Core: lots of builds to try, a sci-fi setting and good gunplay.

An online mech combat game set in the BattleTech universe, where players pilot heavy BattleMechs with customized weapon and armor loadouts in team-based battles. Positioning, heat management and teamwork matter more than twitch reflexes.

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Action-packed real-time combat

A classic mech simulator where you pilot giant OmniMechs as a Clan warrior, managing weapons and heat across missions against the Inner Sphere. Choosing between two Clans and earning promotion trials drives the campaign.

Ax:El - Air XenoDawn

Action-packed real-time combat

An indie aerial dogfighting game where you build your own aircraft and transform it into a shape-shifting vehicle for combat both in the sky and underwater.

Hard Reset: Redux

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast, old-school first-person shooter set in a neon-lit cyberpunk city, where you mow down hordes of machines with upgradable weapons and explosive environments. Linear, uncompromising and focused on pure action.

MechWarrior 5: Clans

Build variety

You pilot a BattleMech as part of a Clan lance, tackling missions that reward tactical thinking over pure firepower. Deep mech customization, weight limits and heat management make every engagement a considered decision.

MechWarrior 3

Action-packed real-time combat

A 1999 mech simulation where you pilot heavy BattleMechs, manage weapons and heat, and lead lancemates through tactical combat across more than 20 missions.

Einhänder

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

Star Wars: TIE Fighter

Vast, open spaces

You fly as a pilot of the Imperial Navy under Darth Vader, tackling space combat missions with secondary objectives and a connected campaign told from the Empire's side. It is a classic space combat sim with real depth in ship and power management.

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