Rank 01Games like BATTLETECH
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- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked BATTLETECH also play
The closest matches to BATTLETECH: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Into the Breach, and Jagged Alliance 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Turn-Based and Futuristic, like BATTLETECH.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Same challenging mood as BATTLETECH.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
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Into the Breach
Why this: Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like BATTLETECH.
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Robots, like BATTLETECH.
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Battle Brothers
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like BATTLETECH.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like BATTLETECH
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Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like BATTLETECH.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Harebrained Schemes
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 18,004 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Adventure
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Faithful to tabletop experience
- Rich modding community
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Lore deep dive
- Mod support
More games like BATTLETECH, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to BATTLETECH
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Why this: Also Mechs and Futuristic, like BATTLETECH.
X-COM: UFO Defense
Why this: Same immersive mood as BATTLETECH.
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
Why this: Also Mechs and Robots, like BATTLETECH.
Mechabellum
Why this: Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like BATTLETECH.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below BATTLETECH at current Steam store prices.
ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Futuristic, like BATTLETECH.
Codex of Victory
Why this: Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like BATTLETECH.
Wargroove
Why this: Same challenging mood as BATTLETECH.
Silent Storm Gold Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as BATTLETECH.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to BATTLETECH, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like BATTLETECH.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same challenging mood as BATTLETECH.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Shares tactical combat with BATTLETECH.
AirMech
Why this: Also Mechs and Robots, like BATTLETECH.
Prismata
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Robots, like BATTLETECH.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also Futuristic and Tactical, like BATTLETECH.
Orbital Gear
Why this: Also Mechs and Space, like BATTLETECH.
More from Harebrained Schemes
Other recommendable Steam games by Harebrained Schemes, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Shadowrun Returns
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical, like BATTLETECH.
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Why this: Same immersive mood as BATTLETECH.
NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
Why this: Shares tactical combat with BATTLETECH.
The Lamplighters League
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like BATTLETECH.
About BATTLETECH
The closest matches to BATTLETECH: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Into the Breach, and Jagged Alliance 3. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If BATTLETECH is your kind of game, the closest matches are Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Age of Wonders: Planetfall and XCOM: Enemy Unknown — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its lore deep dive and mod support. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
BATTLETECH is a turn-based tactical mech combat game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive, released in 2018. Players command a mercenary outfit navigating an interstellar civil war, managing their lance of BattleMechs while accepting contracts to earn credits and expand their operation. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with tactical positioning mattering significantly in engagements. The game is noted for its faithful adaptation of the tabletop source material and rich modding community supporting extended play. At $9.99, the game offers a massive length experience designed for sit-down sessions. Steam Deck compatibility is confirmed as playable. Based on 18,004 Steam reviews, the game holds an 85% positive rating.
About BATTLETECH: Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
Is BATTLETECH worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 18,004 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 86% positive across 71 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 171 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 23 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Faithful to tabletop experience
- Rich modding community
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Great idea on paper, still has significant issues even nearly a decade after release. Non-functional missions that cannot be finished due to bugs are not a tolerable state of being years later. Save your money and your time.”
“AI sucks and relies on cheating. You will miss OVER and OVER with 85% chance to hit. Enemy will never miss. On top of that the load times are absolute garbage.”
People who play it also play: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Frequently asked about BATTLETECH
Can I run it?
Does BATTLETECH run on Steam Deck?
BATTLETECH is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does BATTLETECH cost?
BATTLETECH is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does BATTLETECH have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — BATTLETECH supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to BATTLETECH?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside BATTLETECH are Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
Who developed BATTLETECH?
BATTLETECH was developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive.