M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration

Top-down sci-fi strategy about building colonies and fighting rivals

Interplay Entertainment Corp. · Released Apr 7, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 212
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 12; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration?

A top-down sci-fi strategy game about colonizing distant planets. You gather resources, build colony facilities and factories, and command upgradeable land, sea, and air units against rival commanders. You choose from eight factions and play in turn-based or simultaneous mode.

For you if...

+you like planning colonies around resources and combat
+you enjoy turn-based tactics and upgrading combat units

Not for you if...

−you want battles without managing resources or constructing buildings

What players say

88% of 212 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic depth and variety of approaches. The most common complaint is crashes or freezes later in a game that prevent progress.

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M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Processor: 1 GHz Processor
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 406.9 MB available space
Notes: Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility