Omega

Omega (1989, DOS) is what happens when someone hands you a robot, a wrench, and a thick manual, then says, “Good luck out there.” Instead of piloting a mech, you actually design your own combat vehicle, tinkering with everything from behavior patterns to weapon loadouts. It's less a game about blowing things up—though you absolutely will—and more about crafting the perfect metallic monster. The AI customization feels ahead of its time, encouraging experimentation and even a touch of mad science. Moments of triumph arrive not when you win, but when your creation follows your instructions exactly… and doesn’t immediately explode.