Games like Iron Brigade

86% positive from 1,223 reviewsReleased 201221% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported

What it is

Tower defense shooter with mobile and stationary defenses. Customize loadouts and fight cooperatively against an alien threat.

What players liked

Players praise Iron Brigade as a fun, cooperative game reminiscent of Xbox 360-era titles.

The catch

Built around co-op that is now dead, leaving solo players to slog through alone.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,223 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Iron Brigade

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

96% positive from 5,927 reviews2016Deck Playable

Third-person shooter with massive alien insect hordes. Fight with diverse classes and weapons across many missions.

What players likedLike a Starship Troopers fantasy, players praise its mindless fun, co-op, vast weapons, and destructible environments.

Both are tagged Mechs, Third-Person Shooter and Co-op.

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Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition

82% positive from 2,202 reviews2007Deck Unsupported

Third-person shooter with vehicle combat on frozen worlds. Players battle giant aliens and pirates in armed mechs and snow vehicles.

What players likedPlayers praise this fast-paced, mech-filled third-person shooter for its constant action against bugs and a relentless timer.

The catchRockets knock you down constantly and slow get-up animations leave you unable to act.

Both are tagged Mechs, Third-Person Shooter and Action.

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Gun Metal

81% positive from 1,124 reviews2014

Third-person shooter with a transforming mech. Players engage in ground and aerial combat with a large arsenal.

What players likedPlayers praise "Gun Metal" as a "Transformers"-like mech action game with a fresh and fun transformation mechanic.

The catchControls and camera are clunky and floaty, making even basic movement awkward.

Both are tagged Mechs, Third-Person Shooter and Action.

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Lightyear Frontier

84% positive from 4,538 reviews2024Deck Verified

Open-world mech farming adventure. Build, farm alien crops, and explore with friends in a retro-futuristic setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its polished, chill mech-farming experience, comparing it to No Man's Sky, Satisfactory, and Titanfall.

The catchThe automation shown in trailers unlocks only after dozens of hours of manual grinding.

Both are tagged Mechs.

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HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

90% positive from 4,380 reviews20201% finish itDeck Verified

Wave-based co-op shooter where players defend a power source by collecting weapons and fighting toy enemies. It offers casual, light-hearted fun with classic action figure themes.

The catchOnline matches are hard to find, leaving you fighting bots or wrestling server errors.

Both are tagged Third-Person Shooter, Strategy and Action.

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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 Mechs, Strategy and Action.

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