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Turtle Juice · Published by Curve Games
Last updated 6 Oct 2026
A fresh roguelike deckbuilder where YOUR MECH IS YOUR DECK – With 7 cards always in play on a conveyor belt victory is down to skill and not luck. Master pilot skills and unlock Mech parts to reveal powerful cards, as you carve your path across 3 ever-changing continents to repel the Kaiju invasion.
RPG, Strategy · 2027 · More free games
Explore three ever-changing continents as you build your Mech's deck to repel Kaiju in MECHBORN. Pilot skills and strategy determine your fate in this unique RPG-Strategy game.
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About the Game
Your Mech Is Your Deck - Swap Mech parts to change the cards in your starting deck and unlock new strategies
Never Run Out Of Cards - Avoid wasted turns by always having 7 cards to play from
Card Position Matters - Activate powerful buffs when positioning them next to ‘support’ cards or slots in the conveyor belt
Discover Mech & Pilot Synergies - Unlock 3 mechs and 5 pilots, each with their own unique skills and combat styles
Fight Freely With No Fixed Paths – Decide when to push forward or backtrack to safety across 3 ever-changing maps
Multiple Ways To Play - Campaign, Daily Challenges, Custom battles or fight to sit atop the leaderboard in Swarm Mode!
Earth reels under an unrelenting Kaiju assault. In response, TITANCORE forges the 'MECHBORN' - elite pilots strong enough to endure the brutal toll of 'Mech-Synchronization'.
MECHBORN features 3 Mechs, each having 3 unique armour sets to unlock across 4 slots: Head, Chest, Arms & Legs.
Every part you equip adds new cards to your starting deck, so how you build your mech directly shapes how you play:
Equip a matching set to unlock distinct playstyles with powerful starting combos
Mix and match parts across sets to craft custom decks that suits your playstyle
Every run is different - swap parts between runs, with endless synergies to discover
MECHBORN replaces the traditional hand of cards with the Conveyor Belt: a flowing queue of 7 cards to fuel countless possibilities:
A new card slides in every time one is played, so you never run out of options
Always plan ahead - with 7 cards always available, your next move is never a mystery
Use pilot skills to reposition cards - setting up devastating combos before you need them
On the Conveyor Belt, where a card sits is just as important as what it does:
Attack and Defence cards form the backbone of your combat - but their output can change depending on which slot they're played from
Support cards are entirely ‘position dependent’ - some thrive on constant movement, others demand stillness, and some hit their peak when placed next to Attack or Defence cards
Pilot skills let you reposition cards mid-combat - set up the conveyor belt with precision to unleash devastating combos
Explore an ever-changing map across 3 continents – Where you go, when you upgrade and how deep you explore is up to you.
Push deeper or backtrack – carefully decide how you balance fuel, health and credits or suffer the consequences
Buy, remove & upgrade cards – Discover shops and vendors, then revisit when you need to
Factions scattered across the map may offer aid — or look to stand in your way
Abandoned labs hide powerful Infusers that can transform your Mech's capabilities
Every run brings a different map, different encounters and different decisions for you to make.
Each pilot has 4 unique combat skills, powered up with each card you play - the more you play, the more powerful your pilot becomes.
Reposition, transform and copy cards mid-fight to reshape the conveyor belt in your favour, or unleash devastating attacks at the perfect moment to turn the tide of battle!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit) or later
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8*2900)/AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6*3400) or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6144 MB)/Radeon RX Vega 56 (8192 MB) or higher
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: (Current specs apply to the playtest only and are not reflective of the final product)
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64bit) or later
- Processor: Intel Core i9-10700 (8*3000/16*2200)/MD Ryzen 5 9600X (6*3900) or higher
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ti (24576 MB)/Radeon RX 9060XT (16384 MB) or higher
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: (Current specs apply to the playtest only and are not reflective of the final product)
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AnnouncementsOfficial
The MECHBORN Closed Playtest Is Now Live via FirstLook!
Hey pilots! The team has been working incredibly hard over the last couple months and we're extremely excited to bring you the biggest MECHBORN playtest to date - and we want you to join us! Here's everything you need to know before jumping in. What's In The BuildCampaign Mode: All 3 continents to explore2 Mechs: All new mechs, both unlocked from the startMech Parts: Unlock them as you play, with helmets available from the start 3 Pilots: Yan Li, Blake and Kali all available from the startWhat We Need From YouWe want your honest feedback on the pilots, mechs, game balance and overall feel - where you're having fun and where you're not. Bugs, confusion and anything that feels off - we want to know about it!What To ExpectThe playtest will run for approximately two months. We'll be updating the build weekly and sharing patch notes so you can track every change we make based on your feedback. We'll give you plenty of notice ahead of the final week so you have time to explore any new content before we wrap up.Earn RewardsAs a thank you for your time and support, we've created five exclusive reward tiers featuring:Exclusive Discord rolesWallpapersExclusive Mech Skin at launchThe chance to be featured in the MECHBORN in-game credits at launch The more you play and contribute, the more you unlock!Thank you for being part of this journey, your support means everything and we genuinely cannot wait to hear what you think.Click here to sign up now via FirstLook and access the build through SteamSee you on the battlefield, pilots! 🤖— Turtle Juice TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Sean_CG)AnnouncementsOfficial
MECHBORN Joins Strategems!
Great News Pilots! MECHBORN will be featured in Strategems 2026, a digital Steam event organised by Goblinz Publishing, celebrating the best affordable and highly replayable strategy games around!Strategems is a fantastic opportunity to discover your next hidden gem, jump into exclusive demos and explore some of the best titles the strategy genre has to offer - and we're thrilled to be part of it.The event runs from May 28th at 7pm CEST to June 4th at 7pm CEST.If you haven't yet had the chance to try MECHBORN, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in. Head to the Strategems page to explore everything the event has to offer - and don't forget, the MECHBORN Playtest is live right now on Steam!👉 Check out Strategems 2026 hereSee you on the battlefield, pilots!Discord - https://discord.gg/PM6RnyqDwVInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mechborngame/?hl=enX - https://x.com/MechbornBsky - https://bsky.app/profile/mechborn.bsky.socialItch.io - https://turtle-juice.itch.io/mechbornRead full article on Community Announcements (Sean_CG)AnnouncementsOfficial
The MECHBORN Playtest Is LIVE - Jump In Now!
Hey Pilots, Ernani here - Lead Producer at Turtle Juice, The wait is over, the time is now - our playtest is now live over on the MECHBORN store page - This is your chance to get hands-on with MECHBORN before anyone else! Pilot Boreas across the kaiju-ravaged continent of Alkova, unlock mech parts, build devastating decks and see how long you can survive in the relentless Swarm Mode. Here's what's waiting for you:Campaign Mode - Fight through Alkova and take down the Kaiju boss at the endSwarm Mode - Survive wave after wave of Kaiju and push your build to its absolute limit3 Unique Mech Sets - Skyfall, Sentinel and Reaper, with 12 parts to unlock you can mix and match to you're liking!2 Pilots To Discover - Start with Yumi Yukino and unlock Yan Li after your first Elite kill115+ cards and 100+ Infusers to unlock and experiment with Every run is different. Every build tells a story. And we genuinely want to hear yours. You can share you feedback via the in-game form or by joining our Discord - Your feedback shapes the future of MECHBORN and will ensure we make it the best it can be! The Playtest is live now. Don't miss your chance - with your help we can halt the Kaiju invasion!- Ernani, Lead Producer, Turtle JuiceRead full article on Community Announcements (Sean_CG)AnnouncementsOfficial
The MECHBORN Playtest Is Launching May 4th
Hey Pilots, Ernani here - Lead Producer at Turtle Juice. I am beyond excited to finally announce that our first Steam Playtest is launching May 4th via our store page on Steam, and the team and I can’t wait to get it into your hands and hear your feedback. Here's a taste of everything that's coming!Two Modes To Sink Your Teeth Into!Campaign mode - You'll be dropping into Alkova, the first of MECHBORN's three continents, fighting to repel the Kaiju invasion and taking on the boss waiting at the end. No spoilers, but let's just say they're not going to make it easy for you.Swarm Mode – Survive wave after wave of Kaiju, unlock and upgrade cards and Infusers mid-run, and see just how far you can push your build before it all falls apart. I have personally lost more hours to it than I care to admit and it's not even out yet!One Mech. Three Builds. Twelve Parts To Unlock.The playtest will give you full access to Boreas - our first mech - with 3 completely distinct armour sets and 12 mech parts to unlock across Head, Torso, Arms and Legs. Every part you equip adds new cards to your starting deck, opening up three unique archetypes to discover:Skyfall - A versatile stance-switching build that flips between ground and air combat. Float like a butterfly, sting like a very large robot.Sentinel - A strategic, damage-over-time build built around deploying and managing drones. Slow, methodical, and deeply satisfying when it all clicks.Reaper - All gas, no brakes. Pure aggression. If subtlety isn't your thing, this one's for you.Mix and match parts to craft your own custom build or go full set for maximum chaos. We won't judge either way.Two Pilots - One MissionYou'll start your journey with Yumi Yukino; a fantastic all-rounder and a great introduction to the ‘Conveyor Belt’ and pilot skill system. Take down your first Elite Kaiju and you'll unlock Yan Li, who brings a completely different flavour to the cockpit. Think powerful cards and big momentum swings!115+ Cards & 150+ Infus...Read full article on Community Announcements (Sean_CG)AnnouncementsOfficial
MECHBORN Dev Diary | Gameplay, Inspiration & What Comes Next
Hey Pilots!I’m Lucas, Lead Artist at Turtle Juice, and I’m excited to share our very first MECHBORN Dev Diary with you.At Turtle Juice, our goal has always been to build the kind of games we love to play. MECHBORN is the result of years of experimentation and iteration, driven by our shared passion for deep strategy, bold art direction and giant mechs!In this first dev diary, I’m joined by Ernani, our Lead Designer and Producer, to give you a closer look at how MECHBORN plays. We break down the game’s core systems including: - The Conveyor Belt card system - Pilots and their abilities- Modular mech types and parts- A glimpse of MECHBORN’s free-roaming exploration! We also dive into the anime, games, and Greek mythology that helped shape MECHBORN’s world, art style, and gameplay.And if you stick around to the end of the video, you’ll find out how you can get hands-on with MECHBORN yourself and help shape the game with your feedback. From Conveyor Belt combat to epic Kaiju battles, click below to watch our dev diary now!Play Our Pre-Alpha Build On Itch.io!Can’t wait until launch? You can play our Pre-Alpha build right now on Itch.io and get hands-on with MECHBORN today. We’d love to hear your feedback, it genuinely helps shape the game.We’ve got plenty more to share soon, so consider joining our Discord to get access to: - Monthly dev newsletters- Community playtests- Competitions and more We’d love to have you with us and can’t wait to talk all things MECHBORN with you!Lucas, Turtle JuiceItch.io - https://turtle-juice.itch.io/mechbornDiscord - https://discord.gg/PM6RnyqDwV X - https://x.com/MechbornBsky - https://bsky.app/profile/mechborn.bsky.socialRead full article on Community Announcements (Sean_CG)
