Parkan: Iron Strategy (2018)

Developer: GameXP.com
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You command squads of customizable battle robots in a hostile, labyrinthine sci-fi universe, balancing direct combat with remote tactical orders.

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What players say

Players praise the unique hybrid of RTS and first-person mech combat, especially the limb-mutilation system where damaged parts disable a robot. The game is notoriously difficult, with aggressive AI and a steep learning curve. Many feel it was never fully finished and long for a remaster, as it has problems on Windows 11.

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