Choose Forgotten Mechs
Choose Forgotten Mechs if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forgotten Mechs launched in 2024.
Forgotten Mechs vs The Redundant
Forgotten Mechs and The Redundant both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Forgotten Mechs (2024) is 1 year older than The Redundant (2025). Forgotten Mechs is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Redundant (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Redundant
Choose The Redundant if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Redundant launched in 2025.
Both Forgotten Mechs and The Redundant sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Forgotten Mechs |  The Redundant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Prvaak | 7gizmo Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Forgotten Mechs (2024) is 1 year older than The Redundant (2025).
- Forgotten Mechs is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Redundant (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Forgotten Mechs vs The Redundant — FAQ
- Should I play Forgotten Mechs or The Redundant first?
- If you want chronology, Forgotten Mechs (2024) came out before The Redundant (2025). 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 Forgotten Mechs and The Redundant similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does The Redundant have multiplayer like Forgotten Mechs?
- No. Forgotten Mechs supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Redundant is listed as single-player only.