Choose AirMech Command
Choose AirMech Command if you want the SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. AirMech Command launched in 2017.
AirMech Command vs AirMech Wastelands
AirMech Command and AirMech Wastelands both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. AirMech Command (2017) is 1 year older than AirMech Wastelands (2018). AirMech Wastelands scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than AirMech Command (63.4% 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 AirMech Wastelands
Choose AirMech Wastelands if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 69.1% positive across 165 reviews.
Both AirMech Command and AirMech Wastelands sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 AirMech Command |  AirMech Wastelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.4% positive (123 reviews) | 69.1% positive (165 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Carbon Games | Carbon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- AirMech Command (2017) is 1 year older than AirMech Wastelands (2018).
- AirMech Wastelands scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than AirMech Command (63.4% positive).
- AirMech Command is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than AirMech Wastelands (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- AirMech Wastelands has co-op; AirMech Command does not.
AirMech Command vs AirMech Wastelands — FAQ
- Which is better, AirMech Command or AirMech Wastelands?
- On Steam reviews AirMech Wastelands scores higher (69.1% positive) than AirMech Command (63.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, AirMech Wastelands is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play AirMech Command or AirMech Wastelands first?
- If you want chronology, AirMech Command (2017) came out before AirMech Wastelands (2018). 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 AirMech Command and AirMech Wastelands similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 AirMech Command have multiplayer like AirMech Wastelands?
- No. AirMech Wastelands supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while AirMech Command is listed as single-player only.