THE BEST MECH GAMES ON PC

From anime mecha to rusty 100-ton war machines, the best mech games for giant robot lovers

- Sean Murray, Evan Lahti, Ian Evenden

Whether you like hardcore simulation and strategy or the explosive thrill of mecha anime, games about big stompy robots have always had a home on PC. With the upcoming Armored Core 6 and MechWarrior 5: Clans on the horizon, it's definitely a good time to be a fan of games about 100-ton death machines.

While mech games span genres, they are bound together by the simple truth that piloting suits of mechanised armour into combat is a fantasy that never gets old. It's an aesthetic that dates back decades to the very first MechWarrior in 1989 and now lives on in newer games like Titanfall 2 and Brigador. That's why we've rounded up a diverse selection of our favourite mech games spanning multiple genres - from the traditional sim to button-mashing character action.

Iron Brigade

RELEASED 2012 DEVELOPER Double Fine