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1997PlayStation

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.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Strong character progression
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Armored Core are Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Freespace 2 and Einhänder. 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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Star Wars: TIE Fighter

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1994PC81 % positive9.75 €

Brings what grabs you about Armored Core: a sci-fi setting, good gunplay and a demanding difficulty.

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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Freespace 2

Sci-fi setting

A classic space combat sim where you fly in huge battles between Terrans, Vasudans and the overwhelming Shivans. Its cinematic campaign and massive capital ship fights have made it a long-lived favourite.

Einhänder

Sci-fi setting

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.

Revolution Ace

Strong character progression

An indie space shooter where you fight a machine AI as humanity's last hope. You unlock weapons and technologies and customize your ship in many different ways.

Hard Reset: Redux

Sci-fi setting

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.

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

Sci-fi setting

A Star Wars space combat flight sim where you start as a member of a trading family and get drawn into the Rebel Alliance's war against the Empire. You pilot iconic ships including the X-Wing and Millennium Falcon, with detailed cockpit controls and power management.

MechWarrior 3

Sci-fi setting

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

MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat

Sci-fi setting

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.

MechWarrior Online

Strong character progression

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.

Natural Selection 2

Challenging difficulty

An asymmetric multiplayer shooter pitting marines against aliens, with a commander on each side running the match like an RTS from above. Teamwork, map control and sharp aim or agile alien movement decide every round.

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