Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.1% positive across 3,919 reviews.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs CUSTOM MECH WARS
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and CUSTOM MECH WARS both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. CUSTOM MECH WARS (2023) is 1 year older than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024). EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than CUSTOM MECH WARS (53% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose CUSTOM MECH WARS
Choose CUSTOM MECH WARS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CUSTOM MECH WARS launched in 2023.
Both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and CUSTOM MECH WARS sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 |  CUSTOM MECH WARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (3,919 reviews) | 53% positive (185 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SANDLOT | D3PUBLISHER |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- CUSTOM MECH WARS (2023) is 1 year older than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024).
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than CUSTOM MECH WARS (53% positive).
- CUSTOM MECH WARS is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (49.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs CUSTOM MECH WARS — FAQ
- Which is better, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or CUSTOM MECH WARS?
- On Steam reviews EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 scores higher (77.1% positive) than CUSTOM MECH WARS (53% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or CUSTOM MECH WARS first?
- If you want chronology, CUSTOM MECH WARS (2023) came out before EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and CUSTOM MECH WARS similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and CUSTOM MECH WARS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; CUSTOM MECH WARS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.