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89% positive from 1,966 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Playable

What it is

Top-down roguelike shooter with mecha customization and strategic resource management. Features an Ideology System influencing story and a Synthesis System for equipment.

The catch

The English translation is poor and stats and systems are barely explained.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,966 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Cavalry Girls

M.A.S.S. Builder

85% positive from 4,093 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a fast-paced action RPG where you build and customize mechanical suits to fight alien beasts. It features deep aesthetic and stat customization for your combat mech.

What players likedPlayers praise the deep mech customization and varied combat, reminiscent of other build-focused action games.

The catchThe mech building shines but combat is shallow, repetitive and full of bullet sponges.

Both are tagged Gun Customization, Mechs and RPG.

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Night Raider

86% positive from 1,949 reviews202419% finish itDeck Playable

Night Raider is a survival horror game where players scavenge for supplies and fight zombies, with permadeath and hostile human encounters. The core loop involves stealthy combat and resource management in a dark, post-apocalyptic world.

What players likedPlayers find it a deep, if grindy, experience with surprising depth for its price point.

The catchProgress is gated behind rare random drops, so the same map gets ground repeatedly.

Both are tagged Gun Customization, Top-Down Shooter and Indie.

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Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue

85% positive from 1,585 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a gunsmith simulation game focused on repairing, modifying, and customizing firearms. Players experience a core loop of inspecting, cleaning, and replacing/crafting weapon parts.

The catchGunsmithing is mostly clicking and holding on parts, so it nearly plays itself.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Singleplayer.

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Death in the Water 2

83% positive from 1,811 reviews2023Deck Verified

Underwater survival horror shooter with wave-based combat against a mind-controlling kraken. Explore, upgrade weapons, and survive escalating tension in a treacherous open world.

What players likedPlayers praise its intense underwater horror, comparing it to Subnautica, for its beautiful yet terrifying atmosphere and engaging shooting gameplay.

The catchEvery dive repeats the same shooting gallery loop until it turns boring.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Indie.

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Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

92% positive from 2,805 reviews2014Deck Verified

This is a sci-fi visual novel and tactical RPG where you manage a mech squadron and build relationships with allies to save the galaxy. You command mechs in turn-based battles, balancing resources for upgrades and research.

The catchThe turn-based battles are unfairly hard and drag on far longer than they should.

Both are tagged Mechs, Anime and RPG.

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HARDCORE MECHA

83% positive from 2,678 reviews201925% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 2D action game featuring fast-paced mecha combat with customizable gear and a story-driven campaign. It offers seamless transitions between platforming and combat with polished animations.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's anime art style and flavorful, epic story.

The catchControls are clunky with little remapping, and some controllers are never detected.

Both are tagged Mechs, Anime and Indie.

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