Choose Throwback
Choose Throwback if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Throwback launched in 2023.
Throwback vs Last Mech Standing
Throwback and Last Mech Standing both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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 share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Throwback (2023) is 1 year older than Last Mech Standing (2024). Throwback is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Last Mech Standing (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Last Mech Standing
Choose Last Mech Standing if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Last Mech Standing launched in 2024.
Both Throwback and Last Mech Standing sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 Throwback |  Last Mech Standing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Look On Media | Crimson Forge Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Throwback (2023) is 1 year older than Last Mech Standing (2024).
- Throwback is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Last Mech Standing (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Throwback vs Last Mech Standing — FAQ
- Should I play Throwback or Last Mech Standing first?
- If you want chronology, Throwback (2023) came out before Last Mech Standing (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 Throwback and Last Mech Standing similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.