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Games like HAWKEN REBORN

If HAWKEN REBORN is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Abyss Break, The Forever Winter and Decisive Strike — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, stressful and tense. 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.

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HAWKEN REBORN is a free-to-play post-apocalyptic mech action game released in 2023 by 505 Games. Set in the sci-fi world of Ilall, players construct and customize their war machines using blueprint drops while engaging in PvE combat against AI enemies with notable difficulty spikes. Reviewers highlight that mechs feel weighty and customizable, with players appreciating the semi-open-world exploration structure. Resource grinding and microtransactions support the progression system, though players describe the atmosphere as bleak and stressful with tense combat encounters. The game holds a 26% positive rating from 1,708 Steam reviews and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

About HAWKEN REBORN: Return to the world of high-octane mech combat in Hawken Reborn. Construct your ultimate war machine and shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of Ilall in this brand-new Free-to-Play PVE mech game.

2023ActionAdventureFree To PlayEarly AccessFree to playWindowsby 505 Games
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  1. The Abyss Break

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Hardcore first-person co-op horror game. Explore the worlds beyond the Abyss alone or with a team, gather what you need to survive, and discover how far consciousness can change before it is no longer your own.

    2026ActionSteam ↗
  2. The Forever Winter

    WHY THIS

    Shares a bleak mood with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Second-strongest match for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with HAWKEN REBORN.

    The Forever Winter is a tactical shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. Millions of deaths later the war continues with our latest update!

    2024ActionEarly Access29.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Decisive Strike

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with HAWKEN REBORN.

    A sci-fi team-based Third Person Shooter where strategy is as important as your reflexes.

    2022ActionIndieEarly Access0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Gravebound

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Early Access with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Gravebound is a 6-player co-op extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by rogue machines. Scavenge valuable loot, survive intense firefights, complete dynamic objectives, and extract alive to keep what you earn. Push deeper for rarer rewards, tougher enemies, and higher stakes.

    2026ActionEarly AccessSteam ↗
  5. battleMETAL

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    battleMETAL is a successor to the 90's mech games, a cross between the mech-piloting of Mechwarrior 2 and ferocity of Quake. Command a massive warmachine bristling with firepower as you blast through a war-torn world.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. CHEMISTS: Area of infection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with HAWKEN REBORN.

    A year after the global catastrophe, you woke up in a hospital and don't remember anything. You have to not only find out what happened, but also try to survive in this harsh dangerous world.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Life After Death

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Life After Death is a fictional survival game. Its up to you survive in this game, a challenge.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. UNYIELDER

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for HAWKEN REBORN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    UNYIELDER is an intense Boss-rush Movement-FPS. Assemble your arsenal of destruction, smash your way through waves of bosses, face your own Final-Boss.

    2025ActionIndieRPG12.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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  1. MechWarrior Online™ Legends

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    2015ActionStrategySimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall - The Final Hours

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Written over the past four years, journalist Geoff Keighley ("The Final Hours of Portal 2") chronicles the making of TITANFALL from Respawn Entertainment. This longform app features never-before-seen photos, video and concept art from early development versions of the game.

    2014Action0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    The year is 3015. The battlefields are dominated by war machines known as BattleMechs. Level entire cities and decimate the enemy in your BattleMech. Follow a quest for glory and revenge. Manage an expanding mercenary company. Fight alongside your friends with a four-player PvE co-op.

    2021ActionSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Titanfall­™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    Titanfall delivers fast-paced, hyperkinetic vertical warfare that gives shooter fans the freedom to fight their way as both elite assault Pilots and fast, heavily armored Titans.

    2020ActionDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Armored

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    It's time for you to prove yourself in the management of armored vehicles. You have to perform many operations from liberating the territory to escorting VIP and battling against enemy armored vehicles.

    2021ActionIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. MechWarrior 5: Clans

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of HAWKEN REBORN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with HAWKEN REBORN.

    In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech "Star" squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options.

    2024ActionSimulation29.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HAWKEN REBORN

Does HAWKEN REBORN work on Steam Deck?
HAWKEN REBORN is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Is HAWKEN REBORN free to play?
Yes — HAWKEN REBORN is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does HAWKEN REBORN have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — HAWKEN REBORN supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to HAWKEN REBORN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HAWKEN REBORN are The Abyss Break, The Forever Winter, Decisive Strike.
Who developed HAWKEN REBORN?
HAWKEN REBORN was developed by 505 Games.

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