Gun Metal similar games & best alternatives

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Gun Metal

Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Gun Metal is a futuristic action-packed experience where you take control of the fully transformable prototype combat vehicle known as the Havoc Suit.The Havoc Suit, a prototype combat vehicle, remains the only hope to save civilization from a tireless enemy.

What works

  • Fun transforming mech and jet gameplay
  • Simple, fast-paced arcade action
  • Variety of weapons and tactical options
  • Nostalgic appeal
  • Low system requirements

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign and limited replay value
  • Awkward controls especially mouse aiming
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Dated graphics and technical issues
  • Lack of difficulty settings and depth

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon

  • Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition

  • Slave Zero

  • Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

  • Akimbot

  • Project: Snowblind

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like Gun Metal but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Advent Rising

  • Black Gunner Wukong

  • ADACA

  • STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D

  • Project Nimbus: Complete Edition

  • Intrusion 2

More social

Games that feels like Gun Metal but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Thunder Wolves

  • Quake 4

  • Shadowgrounds

  • Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

  • AquaNox

  • Armed and Dangerous®

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Gun Metal: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026