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Create and command custom Mechs to outmaneuver The Swarm in this post-apocalyptic tactical turn-based rogue-lite. Leverage the terrain, learn each Mech's unique skills and use strategy and resources to survive an ever-changing series of battles to give humanity hope.
Mech Armada is a rpg, turn-based tactics and rogue-lite game
developed and published by Lioncode Games.
Released on June 16th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 639 reviews of which 516 were positive and 123 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam with a 80% discount.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual Core 2.66GHz (64 bit)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7770, GeForce GTX 460 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
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It's decent. The price is fair for what's on offer. You get a customizable Mecha roguelike with several challenge modes on top for those who just want to make things harder for them. All those difficulty modes are unlocked from the very beginning, which is appreciated. You need to "win" the game 3 times to actually beat it. Once normally, once with an NPC going a new route, and once again after the normal route. There are enough enemies and parts here to keep you occupied for a decent dozen hours if you just want to experiment a bit and don't care about challenges. Bosses and later stage enemies are usually the roadblocks, because without knowing what to expect you might just be out of luck. Like fighting an invisible enemy that cannot be targeted directly, and only exits stealth once damaged, but you have no means to actually attack in an area of effect. Or bosses that suddenly switch their attack patterns. Or enemies that do things you didn't expect. Or you just backed yourself into a corner with no escape. Or you made 1 stupid mistake and lost your very expensive mech, and you can't possibly hope to come back from that. All of that takes some learning. And patience. There is a lot of build and run variety, but you will soon find something you prefer and stick with it, since you can start with (almost) any setup. I opted for a rather expensive Sniper walker with additional range. That meant I could only field 1 unit for the first 1 or 2 battles, until I got enough meta progression to get more resources early on, but it was worth it. The sniper/walker/range combo is exceedingly good in standard play. You move forward, attack, and move back, once you've upgraded the parts a bit. Yes, each part can be upgraded 2 times. To stick with my example: The walker can learn to walk up to 2 tiles in any direction after an action. The Ranger torso gives you +1 range initially with 1 weapon slot, but can be upgraded to wield THREE weapons, and the sniper goes from a still strong 5-10 damage initially, up to a guaranteed 14! And with 14 damage you kill most of the enemies in 1 hit, some in 2. From there, fate decided how my run would go. Sometimes I spent way too much trying to find supplementary parts, sometimes a mech died in a freak accident, and the run was basically over. The way the game works is that you gather "energy" during combat. These spaces on the battlefield need to be occupied to be harvested, which often means putting your mechs in danger or just missing out. Missing too many can lead to a spiral of doom, where you just don't get enough resources. It's an interesting system, some may hate it, though. With meta currency you can increase starting energy, passive energy regeneration and how much you can "harvest" at the end of a battle (you need to stand on a spot, then you will get the remaining resources of that node. Or a portion thereof, depending on your upgrades and how many resources are left). In any case, almost any combination of other parts worked well with my build. Combat drones were disposable free resources to keep my mechs safe, dish out some damage or occupy resource nodes. Air strikes let me preemptively hit tiles where the enemy was going to be for massive damage. Active armor or armor drones kept my glass cannons relatively safe. Healing drones could heal up the damage and even overheal. Combined with some good passive boss buffs, this made things actually manageable. And finally, the raygun just let me annihilate foes from off-screen with a 1 turn cooldown, which meant that I could basically kill even the bosses from out of their range, most of the time. There are many more parts that can work in your favor. Damage buffs, armor debuffs, grenades with high AOE, miniguns or cannons for complementary damage (what's dead can't kill you after all), but I always found myself drawn back to the Sniper to start out with. It really was the core of my build. I didn't really like the other locomotion types, either. Tanks can only ever move in, and attack, which leaves them super vulnerable, and requires armor, healing, etc. They can move very quickly on roads, but most maps are full of debris and obstacles. Whereas flying units just felt a bit pointless, since every weapon and every enemy can hit air units. The only boon they offer is that they can bypass terrain entirely, but to me they felt too restrictive. I tried a lot of different things. I just can't find anything better than the Sniper. I hope that gave you a glimpse of what this game is. It's not too expensive, but on sale it's a steal. I feel, it could have benefitted from an "expansion" or two. Maybe a 3rd route to take with new enemies, and some new weapons and/or ugprade paths. Choice makes a gamer happy. Maybe you could upgrade the Sniper into a variant with more range, but less damage instead. Or increase the AOE of missiles, but reduce their damage. Or evolve them into armor shredding missiles, but reduce the AOE. Stuff like that. But maybe the devs will create a follow-up. Maybe not.
Mech Armada is a turn-based tactical roguelite that revolves around one central fantasy: building highly customized mechs and testing those creations against overwhelming odds in a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rather than focusing on cinematic storytelling or large-scale warfare, the game zeroes in on tight, grid-based encounters where every movement, every component choice, and every point of energy spent can mean the difference between survival and total squad loss. It is a game that rewards planning, experimentation, and a willingness to learn from failure. At its core, the experience is driven by mech construction. Players are given access to a wide range of modular parts, including chassis types, legs, weapons, drones, and utility systems, each with distinct properties and trade-offs. Building a mech is not simply about maximizing damage; mobility, energy efficiency, defensive capabilities, and synergy between components all play critical roles. A heavily armed mech may hit hard but struggle to reposition, while a lighter build might rely on clever movement and support abilities to control the battlefield. This depth of customization is one of the game’s strongest features, as it allows players to express strategy through design long before combat even begins. Combat takes place on small, grid-based maps where positioning is paramount. Enemy units, collectively known as the Swarm, come in a variety of forms with unique behaviors that force players to adapt constantly. Terrain features such as choke points, hazards, and resource nodes shape each encounter, making the battlefield itself a strategic element rather than a neutral backdrop. Energy management adds another layer of tension, as deploying and maintaining mechs requires careful budgeting; expanding too aggressively can leave you unable to respond to sudden threats, while playing too conservatively can allow enemies to overrun key positions. The roguelite structure defines the game’s pacing and replayability. Each run is procedurally generated, with randomized maps, enemy compositions, and part rewards ensuring that no two campaigns play out exactly the same. Failure is permanent, sending players back to the beginning, but meta-progression systems gradually unlock new parts and options that expand strategic possibilities over time. This creates a loop of experimentation and refinement, where each defeat teaches valuable lessons about positioning, build efficiency, and threat prioritization. That same structure can also be demanding. Early runs can feel punishing, particularly when random elements limit access to essential parts or produce difficult map layouts. Progression is deliberately slow, and success often depends on understanding subtle interactions between systems rather than raw power. For players who enjoy methodical improvement and incremental mastery, this design is deeply satisfying. For others, especially those less tolerant of repetition or early setbacks, the learning curve may feel steep and occasionally frustrating. Visually, Mech Armada adopts a clean, functional style that prioritizes clarity over spectacle. Mechs and enemies are easy to read on the grid, and animations are quick and purposeful, keeping the focus on decision-making rather than visual flair. The interface presents information efficiently, allowing players to assess threats, plan moves, and manage resources without excessive menu navigation. Sound design reinforces combat feedback without overwhelming the player, contributing to an overall presentation that serves gameplay first. What ultimately defines Mech Armada is its commitment to strategic depth over accessibility. It does not hold the player’s hand, and it expects a level of patience and curiosity that not all players will bring. However, those who invest the time to understand its systems are rewarded with a highly flexible tactical sandbox where creative builds and clever positioning can overcome seemingly impossible odds. The satisfaction of watching a carefully designed mech perform exactly as intended in a tense encounter is a recurring highlight. In the end, Mech Armada stands as a strong example of indie tactical design that blends customization, procedural challenge, and roguelite progression into a cohesive whole. It may lack narrative flourish or broad appeal, but it excels at delivering thoughtful, high-stakes strategy rooted in player choice. For fans of turn-based tactics, mech design, and games that demand adaptation and foresight, it offers a rich and rewarding experience that encourages experimentation and mastery run after run. Rating: 8/10
It's a solid, inexpensive game (I got it on sale for $4) that is fully capable of fulfilling the rouguelite experience of getting that perfect combo of gear and abilities that just lets you pop off and steamroll the game. Alternatively you could have a solid run going, only to realize you fall woefully short in a critical area, or just make a big mistake, and have it all fall apart at the last moment. For the most part the game gives you all the info you need to make intelligent decisions, so long as your mechs have the capabilities needed to outmaneuver the enemy. Occasionally the game may fail to properly update the enemy move preview or something like that, though, as I swear I've had mechs get destroyed despite them having no warning symbol when I ended my turn. That's a rarity, however, and shouldn't happen often if you're careful and check the enemies movement and attack radius. For the price, it has pretty much everything you could ask for and with a mech/robot flavoring. It also definitely does a solid job of scratching the mech-building itch. If I had to complain about anything, it feels like it could benefit from a fastforward button or something to make the units move a little faster. The mech animations are a tad sluggish. At the very least, you can give orders without waiting for the last order to complete, such as ordering a unit to move and then fire multiple attacks, unlike in XCOM, for example, where you order a troop to move - then attack - then attack again if it's capable. If it's on sale and you like mechs AND roguelites, I'd say it's almost a must buy. To be fair, at the full $20 price tag the value is a little thinner, but maybe still worth if you are indeed a fan of both mechs and roguelites. Update: I have now fully beaten the game multiple times. At first I was concerned that only a very specific build was viable, realizing I had certain powerful parts in all my first three successful runs, however I was also able to beat a run without using the most suspect parts/buffs in those prior runs, so now I feel confident that while the game isn't perfect, it does allow for a decent variety of builds to succeed. Great game.
I enjoyed my time with this game. It was not what I was fully hoping for but I still mostly enjoyed it. I played two normal runs which was fine and then a run in which you have a human with you. The last one is when I decided to quit since it sucked because after completing what you think would be the end you have battles that feels like are 5 times as long. I finished the first fight and was thinking I was done.... I wasn't. There were at least probably another 4 fights. This is when I decided to quit. If you look at the game and think you will enjoy it you might. If there is a demo then I would recommend that first and maybe waiting for a good sale like i did. Would recommend if you read this and think it would be enjoyable. 7/10.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mech Armada is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Mech Armada is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 3.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Mech Armada received 516 positive votes out of a total of 639 achieving a rating of 7.64.
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Mech Armada was developed and published by Lioncode Games.
Yes, Mech Armada is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Mech Armada is not playable on MacOS.
No, Mech Armada is not playable on Linux.
Mech Armada is a single-player game.
No, Mech Armada does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Mech Armada does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Mech Armada supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Mech Armada is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Mech Armada.
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Developer
Lioncode Games
Publisher
Lioncode Games
Release
16 Jun 2022
Platforms
Remote Play