M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration
Released Apr 2017
Colonize newly-discovered planets, control the resources found there, and defend your colony against other rival factions in real-time or turn-based action.
88% positive · 209 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration is a classic strategy game originally released in 1996, re-released on Steam by Interplay Entertainment Corp. on April 7, 2017. The store description focuses entirely on the core gameplay experience — resource gathering, base building, and tactical combat — with no mention of post-launch content, DLC, expansions, or future updates. There are no DLC listings, no roadmaps, no developer news posts, and no announcements of planned content of any kind. This is a straightforward re-release of a finished classic game, shipped as a complete product with no post-launch content cycle.
Evidence
Store description covers only the core game features — units, factions, and gameplay modes — with no mention of DLC, post-launch updates, or planned content.
Short description describes a fully self-contained game experience with no indication of ongoing or planned additional content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Your mission: colonize new worlds on distant planets. As the Mission Commander, you and the Mechanized Assault & Exploration (M.A.X.) force under your command are the first ones in. Mining stations, power plants, tactical combat vehicle factories, habitats – it's up to you to plan and construct them.
The entire new colony? You create it. The resources you find there? Control them. Enemies? Crush 'em! And there will be enemies. You're not the only Mission Commander trying to colonize the planets. You'll have to push yourself to the limit to survive the ultimate showdown in strategic warfare. It's espionage, heavy artillery, offensives, counter offensives and intelligence – all with maximum consequences.
At its core, M.A.X. is about resource-gathering, building, and tactical combat. The game offers more than 50 land, sea, and air units, most of which can be upgraded to improve their armor, speed, and range. You can play as one of eight different factions with different advantages for each one.
The entire new colony? You create it. The resources you find there? Control them. Enemies? Crush 'em! And there will be enemies. You're not the only Mission Commander trying to colonize the planets. You'll have to push yourself to the limit to survive the ultimate showdown in strategic warfare. It's espionage, heavy artillery, offensives, counter offensives and intelligence – all with maximum consequences.
At its core, M.A.X. is about resource-gathering, building, and tactical combat. The game offers more than 50 land, sea, and air units, most of which can be upgraded to improve their armor, speed, and range. You can play as one of eight different factions with different advantages for each one.
- A level of complexity unseen in contemporary strategy games
- Choose either simultaneous or turn-based game mode to fit your personal preference
- Play as one of 8 human clans and use dozens upon dozens of land, sea and air units
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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