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Games with robots or mechas sorted by release date

Since Isaac Asimov's books, robots have been very popular among science fiction readers. Much later, robots (and the so called "mech", popularized by pen and paper RPGs and anime cartoons) began to appear in early video games: think about Robotron. DOS gamers saw some robot action especially thanks to video game series like Mechwarrior, BattleTech or Mega Man.

Most popular robots / mechs games

Mega Man X4
shooterWindows XP/98/95
Robocop
shooterDOS
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Mine Shaft

DOS1983 Sierra On-Line
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Robotron 2084

DOS1983 Williams Entertainment
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Suspended

DOS1983 Infocom
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Shamus

DOS1984 Synapse Software
Shamus is a maze action game developed by William Mataga and published by Synapse Software in 1982. The game became popular on various home computer platforms of the early 1980s. In Shamus, players control a detective navigating through a labyrinth filled with enemies and traps, aiming to defeat the villain, The Shadow. The gameplay involves explor...
robot-odissey-01

Robot Odissey

DOS1985 The Learning Company
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Robot Rascals

DOS1987 Ozark Softscape
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Side Arms Hyper Dyne

DOS1988 Capcom
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Mechwarrior

DOS1989 Dynamix
omegacomplex-4

Omega

DOS1989 Origin Systems
Omega is an abandoned science fiction themed strategy game developed and released by Origin Systems in 1989 for DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, C64. Omega is a rare example of a programming game about robots.
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Robocop

DOS1989 Data East
Robocop is an abandoned beat 'em up / run and gun shooter game developed and released by Data East in 1989 for a number of platforms, including DOS. Robocop is a conversion from an arcade game released by Data East in 1988 and it was based on the movie of the same name, Robocop, by Paul Verhoeven. Your goal is to get to the final boss by shoot...
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BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Revenge

DOS1990 Westwood Studios
BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Revenge is a turn-based strategy game developed by Westwood Associates and published by Infocom in 1990. It is the sequel to "Crescent Hawk's Inception" and is set in the BattleTech universe, a fictional universe where noble houses and mercenary groups vie for power using giant robotic vehicles known as BattleMe...
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Day of the Viper

DOS1990 Accolade
megaman-1

Mega Man

DOS1990 Capcom
free-dc-03

Free D.C.!

DOS1991 Cineplay Interactive
metalmutant-2

Metal Mutant

DOS1991 Silmarils
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Rotox

DOS1991 Creative Materials
terminator2judgement-1

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

DOS1991 Syntetic Dimensions
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the many adaptations of the Terminator franchise. This one is based on the movie of the same name, but it's not as good as the movie, according to critics. Terminator 2 is an action game developed by Syntetic Dimensions and released by Ocean Software in 1991 for DOS. It was also published for C64, ZX Spectrum, A...
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Dalek Attack

DOS1992 Alternative Software
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Mech War

DOS1992
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Mega Man 3

DOS1992 Hi-Tech Expressions
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Robocop 3

DOS1992 Digital Image Design
metallace-1

Metal & Lace

DOS1993NSFW MegaTech Software
Metal & Lace: The Battle of the Robo Babes is a video game developed by Megatech Software and published by Forest Interactive in 1993. It's an adult-themed fighting game for MS-DOS.In the game, players control customizable female robots known as "Robo Babes" in one-on-one combat. The emphasis on customization allows players to modify their robo...
robbo-02

Robbo

DOS1993freeware xLand Games
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The Terminator: Rampage

DOS1993 Bethesda Softworks
xenobots-03

Ultrabots

DOS1993 NovaLogic
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Metaltech: Battledrome

DOS1994 Sierra On-Line
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Metaltech: Earthsiege

DOS1994 Dynamix
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One Must Fall 2097

DOS1994freeware Diversions Entertainment
One Must Fall: 2097 is a fighting game released in 1994 by Epic MegaGames. Set in a futuristic world, the game features giant humanoid robots known as HARs (Human-Assisted Robots) controlled by human pilots. The storyline revolves around a tournament organized by the multinational corporation WAR (World Aeronautics and Robotics), where pilots compe...