Choose Aegis
Choose Aegis if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Aegis launched in 2016.
Aegis vs Forgotten Mechs
Aegis and Forgotten Mechs 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. Aegis (2016) is 8 years older than Forgotten Mechs (2024). Forgotten Mechs is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Aegis (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 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 the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forgotten Mechs launched in 2024.
Both Aegis and Forgotten Mechs 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
 Aegis |  Forgotten Mechs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (12 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Innuendo Squad Studios | Prvaak |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Aegis (2016) is 8 years older than Forgotten Mechs (2024).
- Forgotten Mechs is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Aegis (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Aegis vs Forgotten Mechs — FAQ
- Should I play Aegis or Forgotten Mechs first?
- If you want chronology, Aegis (2016) came out before Forgotten Mechs (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 Aegis and Forgotten Mechs 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 Aegis have multiplayer like Forgotten Mechs?
- No. Forgotten Mechs supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Aegis is listed as single-player only.