HARDCORE MECHA
Released Jun 2019
HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!
83% positive · 2,682 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
HARDCORE MECHA launched on June 26, 2019 and received a solid wave of post-launch content through its first 18 months. The developer shipped two major free content updates: a new Simulation Mode on January 14, 2020, and a Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann crossover DLC on October 1, 2020. Alongside these, several feature patches and multiplayer improvements were delivered through the end of 2020, with a final bug-fix patch on January 14, 2022.
All 8 DLC items listed on the store have been released, with the last one (the Gurren Lagann crossover) shipping in October 2020. The DLC list contains no unreleased items. The developer's most recent news post is a 7th anniversary celebration on June 26, 2026, which looks back warmly on the game's journey — mentioning crowdfunding, awards, the initial launch, IP collaborations, and platform expansions — but announces no new content. It reads as a retrospective tribute rather than a forward-looking development announcement.
The last substantive game update was the January 2022 bug-fix patch, and the last major content release was October 2020. With no unreleased DLC, no announced future content, and no sustained update cadence continuing beyond 2020, the game appears to have reached the end of its content development cycle. The 7th anniversary post reinforces this — it celebrates what the game has been, not what it will become.
Evidence
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann crossover DLC launched, adding Gurren-Lagann, Lagann, and pilot Simon to multiplayer. This is the last major content release for the game.
All 8 DLC items have been released. No unreleased DLC entries appear in the store listing.
Content
8 of 8 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
RocketPunch Games
Achievements
36
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Exciting, Fast-paced Mecha Battle, HARDCORE MECHA
Well-polished Vivid Mecha World
The campaign mode includes 8 chapters and 18 levels in total. As the story develops, you will encounter more than 50 types of enemy mechas with various designs and details in all kinds of scenes like mineshaft, underwater, urban, and space. Some levels even allow you to exit the mecha and infiltrate behind enemy line.Of course, you won't just have one single personal ride, you may develop and customize various new gears and focus accessory in between the missions.
Seamless Story Immersion
The unique animations with the seamless transition between the 2D platform game scenes have a total duration of 40 minutes, the full-length voice acting provides a unique immersive storytelling experience.Stunning Highly Polished 2D Animations
The detailed skeletal animation with a unique impression of power will fully showcase the characteristics of each mecha. The smooth and natural movements have also laid a good foundation for the fine handling experience.Natural 2D rotating animation, the use of visual deception like dislocation and timely switched elements have brought out a visual effect like 3D artwork.
Survive, Breakthrough, Challenge Yourself
Face endless enemies in these everchanging battlefields, acquire simulation points and gear chests.As the enemy waves goes up, there are even bosses coming in! Let them see what you are truly made of!Develop, Reinforce, Equip Freely
Enhance every attribute of your beloved mechas using simulation points acquired in the battle. Enhance specific attributes to a certain level unlocks new mechas!Equip primary weapons and mods acquired in the battle, push your mechas beyond the enhancement limit. (Some special mechas can only equip mods but not primary weapons)
Research, Unlock, Rich Choices
Unlock and drive in total of 42 mechas with different designs by enhancing prior mechas or reaching certain waves. Try out their unique combat tactics!You ready? ACE pilots, come push yourself and your beloved mechas to the limit!
Various Mechas
American style, Japanese style, Super style, Realistic style, there are dozens of mechas of all kinds of styles available. Each mecha has its own unique tactical value, only the player who has completely grasped the features of each mecha can fully bring out their maximum combat effectiveness. What type of Mecha is the best? Prove it with your hands in PVP mode!
Challenge against Mecha with Mortal Flesh
The pilot can be controlled to eject from the mecha and work alone in critical moment with proper strategy, it will absolutely be a force on the battlefield that cannot be underestimated.4 Times Fun
Apart from online PVP battles, this game also enables users to play against each other with local split-screen. Single purchase, 4 times of fun!
Story
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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