Games Like ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™

Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!

Why similar: Mechs 58.2% ★, Robots 15.3%, Character Customization 10.2%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Post-apocalyptic 4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest overall match on Steam, with fast 3D mech combat, extensive part swapping, mission-based progression, and a similar emphasis on mobility and weapon loadouts.

Commander, customize and build your Mechanical Assault Skeleton Suit (M.A.S.S.) and lead the fight against an alien invasion bent on exterminating the human race. The fate of humanity is in your hands.

Why similar: Mechs 37.6% ★, Robots 16%, Character Customization 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 7.1%, Futuristic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its biggest strength is deep mech assembly and tuning, letting you obsess over frame parts and weapon setups much like AC6's garage-driven buildcraft.

Create your own ultimate Gundam in the newest Gundam Breaker! With more customizable parts than ever before, you finally have the freedom to build your perfect Gunpla. Test it in battle using the brand new dual-weapon system and break parts off of your enemies and add them to your collection.

Why similar: Mechs 54.3% ★, Robots 27%, Character Customization 7.9%, Action 5.5%, 3D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of AC6 was designing and iterating on machine builds, this delivers one of Steam's best customization-heavy mech action loops.

Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.

Why similar: Mechs 44.7% ★, Robots 17.1%, Character Customization 10.4%, Vehicular Combat 9.9% ★, Futuristic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the indie Armored Core vibe well with third-person mech combat, modular customization, and compact sortie-style action.

Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!

Why similar: Mechs 54.8% ★, Character Customization 12.1%, Futuristic 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Combat 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct follow-up to the game most often compared to AC6, it looks set to deliver another dose of customizable, high-speed mech combat.

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 66.8% ★, Robots 15.8%, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if you want the boost-heavy, anime-style speed and aerial mech aggression that AC6 often leans into.

War Tech Fighters - the space action game that combines the spectacular action of Japanese Anime with Hollywood Blockbusters. Configure, upgrade and customize your War Tech and dive into battle to fight back the Zatronian forces and save your galaxy!

Why similar: Mechs 46% ★, Robots 16.2%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This channels the flashy, high-speed side of AC6 with customizable combat mechs, melee-ranged chaining, and mission-based sci-fi battles.

Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering three intense game modes filled with ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and neutralize enemies. Are you ready for the ultimate showdown?

Why similar: Mechs 44.1% ★, Robots 15.2%, Character Customization 8.7%, Military 6.2%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-mobility mech duels and distinct machine roles should strongly appeal to players who loved AC6's speed, movement, and weapons interplay.

Dolls Nest is a 3D action game where you can customize mecha girls and explore a ruined world. As a Frame Unit, your adventure will pit you against the gigantic autonomous factory world of Hod. Overcome obstacles using the parts at your disposal and uncover the mysteries that lie at its center.

Why similar: Mechs 44.5% ★, Robots 14.9%, Souls-like 14.4%, Character Customization 9.5%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It aims directly at the overlap between mecha action and souls-like tension, making it an especially natural fit for AC6 fans.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!

Why similar: Mechs 75.3% ★, Robots 10.4%, Action 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While lighter on customization, its blisteringly fast mech movement and stylish boss-focused combat scratch a very similar action itch.

In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech "Star" squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options.

Why similar: Mechs 49.9% ★, Military 10.7%, Futuristic 10.7%, Character Customization 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Mercenaries, it trades AC6's speed for weightier mech simulation while keeping the satisfying loop of customizing builds for sorties.

The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.

Why similar: Mechs 58.4% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.4% ★, Futuristic 8.6%, Combat 6.4%, 3D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is slower and heavier than AC6, but its detailed mech loadout management and mission-based structure make it a strong alternative.

SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a multiplayer Gundam action RPG where you can smash foes solo or with friends in thrilling mechanized combat. Acquire new mobile suits, power them up, and take them into battle in various missions!

Why similar: Mechs 48.5% ★, Robots 19.7%, Third Person 8.2%, Sci-fi 7%, Combat 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more action-RPG than sim, yet its mech roster, flashy combat, and co-op-friendly missions make it an easy recommendation for robot action fans.

Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!

Why similar: Mechs 82.1% ★, Robots 7.1%, Action 4.4%, Third Person 3%, Sci-fi 3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers third-person mech action with weaponized loadouts and a militarized sci-fi tone that overlaps nicely with AC6's combat fantasy.

Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs.

Why similar: Mechs 44.8% ★, Robots 17.5%, Military 9.3%, Post-apocalyptic 7.5%, Character Customization 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers large-scale single-player mech combat with a heavier feel, solid customization, and a strong sense of piloting war machines under pressure.

This is a free-to-play team battle action game based on the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series of the Universal Century. Whether by land or by space, lay waste to your foes using either your favorite Mobile Suit or roam the battlefield as infantry and capture important objectives.

Why similar: Mechs 47.7% ★, Robots 22.8%, Military 8.4%, Character Customization 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its online mech battles are slower and more deliberate, but the suit-based combat and part-tuning still resonate with AC6's machine-combat appeal.

Nimbus INFINITY is a high-speed mech action game, set in the future of a war-torn Earth that has just begun to heal. Equip mechanical Battle Frames with weapons to customize your battle style, and soar through variant battlefields while discovering the story of a new generation.

Why similar: Mechs 45% ★, Robots 11.2%, Post-apocalyptic 7.8%, Futuristic 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic, high-velocity mech action is a good fit if what you want most from AC6 alternatives is speed and spectacle.

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Mechs 64.8% ★, Military 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Even in 2D, it nails the feel of distinct mech loadouts and intense robot combat better than most action games on Steam.

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Mechs 57.2% ★, Robots 17.5%, Character Customization 13.8%, Sci-fi 7%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its mech-focused roguelike action and build experimentation offer a different structure but a familiar joy in tuning machines for combat performance.

Launch a counteroffensive to take back the Earth from alien invaders in this mecha action RPG.

Why similar: Mechs 46% ★, Robots 16.4%, Character Customization 11.6%, Third Person 7%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top mech brawling, customization elements, and boss-driven action make it a solid pick for players who enjoy AC6's spectacle.

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.

Why similar: Mechs 69.7% ★, Robots 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Character Customization 5.5%, Futuristic 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though turn-based, it is excellent for players who mainly loved AC6's assembly, weapon synergy, and adapting builds to mission requirements.

Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Why similar: Mechs 49.8% ★, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Futuristic 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the garage depth of AC6, but its incredible movement and exhilarating mech encounters make it a great adjacent action recommendation.

MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

Why similar: Mechs 67.9% ★, Robots 16.9%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you want PvP-specific mech loadout tinkering and the satisfaction of piloting heavily armed machines, this is still a worthwhile option.

Live the future of despair.The year is 2024 AD. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery.Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.

Why similar: Mechs 41.6% ★, Sci-fi 19.3%, Action 13.8%, Multiplayer 13.3%, 3D 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is broader and more chaotic than AC6, but its explosive sci-fi combat and occasional mech-powered power fantasy make it a decent side recommendation.

In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armor.

Why similar: Mechs 77.6% ★, Sci-fi 13.3%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This blends transforming mechs with fast arcade combat, making it a strong match for players drawn to AC6's mobility and sci-fi intensity.

FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.

Why similar: Mechs 58.4% ★, Futuristic 12.8%, Military 6.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Post-apocalyptic 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good lower-ranked pick if the part of AC6 you loved most was outfitting mechs and thinking carefully about battlefield roles.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Mechs 28.4% ★, Fast-Paced 25%, Robots 12%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the least mech-specific entry here, yet its rocket-boost movement, aggressive third-person action, and futuristic combat tempo feel surprisingly AC6-adjacent.

Granvir is a 3rd person action roguelite mech-builder with co-op multiplayer. Scavenge the battlefield for parts to replace and upgrade your Granvir and weaponry. PIlot your Granvir and manage your campaign between battles to find the best equipment and stay supplied while fighting a guerilla war.

Why similar: Mechs 38.9% ★, Robots 16.2%, Military 9.5%, Third Person 7.5%, Futuristic 7.2%

Phantom Brigade 2.0 is a cinematic, tactical mech strategy game with a revolutionary timeline-based command system. See the future, predict enemy actions, and plot your counterattack on the timeline! Recruit and level up your squad of rebels to retake war-torn Fyrland from the Kaskad occupation.

Why similar: Mechs 49.7% ★, Robots 22.2%, Military 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, 3D 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its customizable mech squads and mission planning emphasize the same kind of tactical preparation and equipment optimization AC6 fans often enjoy.

FRONT MISSION 2: Remake preserves the mature story, strategic turn-based combat, and Wanzer customization options of the original.

Why similar: Mechs 41% ★, Robots 18.3%, Military 8.5%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%, Futuristic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like the first remake, it trades reflex action for deeper tactical mech outfitting and a grounded military sci-fi atmosphere.

Collect Gunpla parts with friends, and make the ultimate Gundam! Defeat your enemies with your Gunpla model, collect their parts, and use them to make and battle with your own custom Gundam in this all-new Gunpla action game!

Why similar: Mechs 76.8% ★, Robots 7.6%, Character Customization 7%, Action 5.2%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Despite being rougher overall, its focus on swapping parts and building personalized mobile suits gives it clear overlap with AC6's customization appeal.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.5%, Third Person 13%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 5.3%, 3D 4.1%

Become a pilot in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, for the first time available with English localization! Engage in thrilling, action-packed Gundam battles, complete missions, and tune up your newly acquired Mobile Suits!

Why similar: Mechs 62.3% ★, Robots 20.4%, Character Customization 10%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Souls-like 39%, Difficult 17%, Character Customization 14.6%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 6.6%

Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

Why similar: Military 34.5%, Third Person 19%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%, 3D 8.6%

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.8%, Character Customization 29.5%, Action 10.6%, Difficult 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.8%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Third Person 15%, Action 5.1%, 3D 4.4%

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Military 48.4%, Action 15.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Third Person 15.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Action 24.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 14.1%, 3D 14%

Take customization to the extreme with the Omega Customization System and battle with one-of-a-kind combat units in this all-new third-person shooter mecha game.

Why similar: Mechs 56.5% ★, Character Customization 15.3%, Robots 12.9%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Faster than anyone. Stronger than anyone. And more stunning. Customize your robot for “cyber battle racing” in a game that offers all the thrills of racing, battle, and customization. Online, Offline, Time-Attack... which mode will you dominate?!

Why similar: Mechs 38.6% ★, Robots 16.8%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Character Customization 9.9%, Futuristic 7.1%

Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

Why similar: Mechs 81.9% ★, Combat 6.7%, Action 4.7%, 3D 4.3%, Atmospheric 1.3%

With your uniquely crafted mech, dominate both the track and the battlefield. Fight your way through countless battles and aim for ever greater heights! This installment of BREAK ARTS is the ultimate Comprehensive Mech-Customizing Competitive Sport.

Why similar: Mechs 41% ★, Robots 18%, Character Customization 8.6%, Futuristic 8.4%, Third Person 6.6%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Futuristic 54.6%, Action 21.6%, 3D 20.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.5%, Difficult 19.6%, Character Customization 17.1%, Action 8.2%, Third Person 7.7%

Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Third Person 16.5%, Action 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Return to the world of high-octane mech combat in Hawken Reborn. Construct your ultimate war machine and shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of Ilall in this brand-new Free-to-Play PVE mech game.

Why similar: Mechs 66% ★, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Action 4.5%, 3D 4.2%

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 39.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 14% ★, Robots 13.4%, Soundtrack 12.9% ★, Difficult 8.3%

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Third Person 15.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Character Customization 9.4%, Combat 6.4%

In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Character Customization 22.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Post-apocalyptic 7.8%

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Difficult 17.8%, Third Person 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%, Combat 6.5%

Gear up for tactical mech action in War Robots: Frontiers, a free-to-play multiplayer mech shooter. Construct and customize, squad up with Pilots online, and fire up your engines in massive intergalactic battles.

Why similar: Mechs 65.6% ★, Robots 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Sci-fi 4%, Futuristic 3.8%

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Soundtrack 11.3% ★, Character Customization 9.1%, Third Person 6.6%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Character Customization 22.9%, Third Person 22.7%, Action 9%, 3D 7.9%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, Robots 23%, Difficult 12.4%, Futuristic 12.4%, Combat 10.5%

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Souls-like 50.9%, Difficult 18.1%, Third Person 10.5%, Character Customization 6.7%, Multiplayer 6%

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Third Person 23.6%, Action 13.1%, 3D 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Climb inside a colossal war machine, where every switch is at your command. Iron Rebellion is a VR multiplayer sci-fi mech shooter SIM that puts you in the pilot’s seat. Customize your mech, control every system from inside the cockpit, and face other players in fast-paced, tactical PvP battles.

Why similar: Mechs 34.7% ★, Robots 16.6%, Vehicular Combat 12.7% ★, Character Customization 9.5%, Futuristic 7.7%

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Character Customization 6.5%