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BATTLETECH

Turn-based mech tactics with mercenary contracts and unit customization

Harebrained Schemes · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Apr 24, 2018

ActionAdventureStrategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 24K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 69 in 30 days
Players
1,171
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 30, 2025
Minimum PC
GTX 560 Ti
8 GB RAM · 35 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is BATTLETECH?

A turn-based tactical strategy game set in 3025, where you command a mercenary company of BattleMechs through battlefield missions and company management. You position units, choose weapons and abilities, salvage and repair mechs, recruit pilots, and take contracts while supporting a deposed ruler in an interstellar civil war. Skirmish and online PvP modes are also available.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy deliberate battles built around terrain and positioning
  • +you want to customize mechs and manage mercenaries
  • +you value a story campaign and optional skirmishes

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action controls over turn-based squad commands
  • −you want short missions with little repetition or grinding
  • −you dislike steep difficulty and random hit chances

What players say

83% of 23,620 reviews are positive · 85% of 69 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tactical mech combat, company progression, customization, campaign story, and overhaul mods. Common complaints include slow, repetitive missions, uneven difficulty, and technical problems such as long loads, memory leaks, crashes, audio glitches, and mission-breaking bugs.

Players over time

▼ -8% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,385 players on Oct 11, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,171
Nov 6, 20261,004
Nov 5, 2026993
Nov 4, 20261,048
Nov 3, 20261,091
Nov 2, 20261,078
Nov 1, 20261,216
Oct 31, 20261,081
Oct 30, 2026914
Oct 29, 2026887
Oct 28, 2026918
Oct 27, 20261,096
Oct 26, 20261,124
Oct 25, 20261,212
Oct 24, 20261,193
Oct 23, 20261,168
Oct 22, 20261,149
Oct 21, 20261,120
Oct 20, 20261,156
Oct 19, 20261,230
Oct 18, 20261,299
Oct 17, 20261,191
Oct 16, 20261,122
Oct 15, 20261,150
Oct 14, 20261,132
Oct 13, 20261,184
Oct 12, 20261,186
Oct 11, 20261,385
Oct 10, 20261,195
Oct 9, 20261,073
Oct 8, 20261,150
Oct 7, 20261,123
Oct 6, 20261,153
Oct 5, 20261,248
Oct 4, 20261,313
Oct 3, 20261,195
Oct 2, 20261,118
Oct 1, 20261,139
Sep 30, 20261,160
Sep 29, 20261,212
Sep 28, 20261,248
Sep 27, 20261,362
Sep 26, 20261,241
Sep 25, 20261,157
Sep 24, 20261,191
Sep 23, 2026735
Sep 23, 20261,236
Sep 22, 20261,264
Sep 21, 20261,347

How many players finish BATTLETECH?

23% of Steam players have unlocked «A Hero Forged», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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BATTLETECH system requirements

Minimum: GTX 560 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
35 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
35 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.

Does BATTLETECH have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does BATTLETECH run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Paradox Account (for Multi-player) (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
128
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Russian.

Does BATTLETECH use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

5 DLC available.

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