The Tanks Zone

Games featuring armored vehicles, tank combat, crews, shells, or battlefield tactics.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

Brigador Killers - Players say: Lead an insurgent cell through on-foot and vehicle raids, salvaging weapons and parts to build an arsenal against corporate forces. Players like: Electronic Soundtrack · World and Writing · Loot-to-Arsenal Progression ·
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Isometric insurgent simulator. Fight on foot and in vehicles, build and steal a private arsenal and bring the war home to the businessmen who started it all in this continuation of the Brigador saga.

D.O.T. Defence - Welcome to the frontlines! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Challenge yourself in the single-player campaign following the Chroma Wars, survive relentless waves in solo defense, or battle it out in local matches against friends and AI bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing!
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Jun 11, 2026
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Sudden Strike 5 - Players say: Command WWII forces across sprawling real-time battles, capturing key sites, managing supplies, and choosing how to complete missions. Players like: Large-Scale Battles · Long Campaign Missions · Tactical Planning ·
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Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.

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Apr 23, 2026
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Thunder Tank: Iron Shield - A relaxing strategy idle shooter that blends bullet hell action with backpack-like inventory management. Pilot your vehicle through a desolate, post-modern world, conquer 20 difficulty levels, collect diverse weapons, and build the ultimate firepower lineup to survive the wasteland.
Metal Hunter - This is an imitation of a JRPG with a dual system of humans and tanks. In the ruined wasteland world, humans drive chariots to hunt down various monsters and hunt down powerful wanted criminals. These people are known as 'Metal Hunters' by the world!
BROTANK - Brotank is a bullet-hell roguelike game. You play as a bounty hunter driving a tank through a post-apocalyptic wasteland—rescuing allies, upgrading gear, customizing your war machine, surviving relentless enemy waves, and ultimately becoming a legend!
FRONT MISSION 3: Remake - Players say: Lead Kazuki and his squad through branching military conspiracies, customizing Wanzers for turn-based tactical battles. Players like: Tactical Mech Battles · Mech Customization · Branching Story Routes ·
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The Tactical RPG classic returns! FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is the third chapter in the iconic series beloved by fans worldwide.

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Jan 30, 2026
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Tankenstein - Tankenstein is a 3rd person ARPG where the player controls a dishevelled tank in a post apocalyptic wasteland looking for new parts to survive and upgrade itself. All of the other tanks in the scrapyard have the same goal, which makes them hostile in this survival of the fittest arena.
Call to Arms: Panzer Elite - Players say: Command a WWII tank platoon through German and US battles, using positioning and firepower to fight enemies and seize objectives. Players like: Detailed Tank Visuals · Destructible Battlefields · Tactical PvE Battles ·
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Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.

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Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition - Players say: Command small WWII forces across 32 missions, switching between tactical orders and hands-on control of soldiers and vehicles. Players like: Childhood Nostalgia · Direct Unit Control · Destructible Battlefields ·
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The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

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Jul 3, 2014
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S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster - Players say: Command rabbit or pig armor in a no-base RTS, preserving a limited force through tactical campaigns and multiplayer battles. Players like: Rabbit-Pig Humor · No-Base Tactics · Childhood Nostalgia ·
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S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.

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May 23, 2019
91% 👍
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Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition - Players say: Lead Squad E through a desperate war, planning turn-based operations and directing soldiers in real-time third-person combat. Players like: Hybrid Tactical Combat · Watercolor Art Style · Memorable Squadmates ·
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A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.

Valkyria Chronicles™ - Players say: Lead Gallia’s Squad 7 in a fictional European war, combining turn-based orders with direct movement, aiming, and tank combat. Players like: Hybrid Tactical Combat · Watercolor Art Style · Memorable Squad Characters ·
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The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

Tank Squad - Players say: Command WWII tanks at Kursk, fight mission-based battles solo or in four-player co-op, and keep your squad battle-ready. Players like: Tank Crew Roles · Hands-On Repairs · Combined-Arms Battles ·
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Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!

Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 - The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!
Hex of Steel - Players say: Lead WWII forces across hex-based campaigns and scenarios, balancing combat, supply, and national strategy across multiple fronts. Players like: Scenario Variety · Tactical Depth · Accessible Rules ·
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Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

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Aug 31, 2020
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Tank Team - Players say: Coordinate up to eight players inside one tank, sharing its controls and limited outside view to outfight rival crews. Players like: Shared Tank Crewwork · Funny Friend Matches · Distinct Tank Controls ·
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A team based PVP game where groups of up to 8 players must work together to operate a tank!

Crash Drive 3 - Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets....
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Jul 8, 2021
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Battlezone: Combat Commander - Players say: Lead human resistance against an alien attack, switching between first-person vehicle combat and real-time unit and base command. Players like: FPS-RTS Blend · Nostalgic Return · Tactical Unit Command ·
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Battlezone: Combat Commander remasters FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II with slick new visuals, brand new achievements, Steam Workshop support and much more! The solar system is at war. Take command.

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Mar 1, 2018
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Wee Tanks! - Players say: Drive a toy tank through ricochet-heavy arenas, clear campaigns solo or with friends, and build custom battles. Players like: Wii Tanks Nostalgia · Co-op Campaigns · Level Editor ·
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Explosions. Tanks. Bosses. And more explosions. Crazy fun with your friends. Hundreds of maps. Boom.

Armored Brigade II - Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.
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Apr 8, 2025
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 - The dramatic RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel series is now complete!
Armored Brigade - Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union
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Oct 31, 2019
89% 👍
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Winter War 1939 - Epic World War 2 battles. Finland vs the Soviet Union.
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Jul 17, 2020
89% 👍
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Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

Multi Turret Academy - Players say: Choose a historical tank, swap turrets and recruit crew skills as you fight through upgrade-filled roguelike missions. Players like: Wild Turret Builds · Vehicle Variety · Satisfying Tank Combat ·
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Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!

Fuga: Melodies of Steel - Players say: Children fleeing an invasion pilot an ancient giant tank, fighting turn-based battles while managing its crew and supplies. Players like: Emotional War Story · Expressive Art and Music · Tactical Turn-Based Combat ·
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.

ShellShock Live - Players say: Aim and fire a customizable tank’s weapons in turn-based artillery battles, changing the battlefield as you fight friends or bots. Players like: Fun With Friends · Weapon Variety · Nostalgic Artillery ·
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Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.

Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition - Players say: Lead Allied squads from D-Day onward, capturing territory and using cover, weapons, vehicles, and destructible terrain in WWII RTS battles. Players like: Tactical Squad Combat · Destructible Environments · Cinematic WWII Campaign ·
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Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

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Jul 17, 2007
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Panzer Corps Gold - Players say: Lead a WWII army through turn-based hex battles, balancing unit composition, terrain, and campaign decisions across scenarios. Players like: Panzer General Nostalgia · Hex-Based Tactical Battles · Campaigns and Scenarios ·
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The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts - Players say: Command British and Panzer Elite forces in a WWII RTS, capturing territory, managing resources, and fighting two campaigns. Players like: Distinct Faction Styles · Two WWII Campaigns · Tactical Resource Battles ·
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The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

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Sep 24, 2007
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Men of War: Assault Squad 2 - Players say: Command WWII infantry and armor, manage equipment and damage, and take direct control of any soldier or vehicle. Players like: Tactical Unit Control · Workshop Mod Variety · Destructible Battlefields ·
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Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

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May 15, 2014
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Gunner, HEAT, PC! - Players say: Command Cold War tanks in a fictional 1985 Germany, using modeled fire controls and tactical positioning in single-player battles. Players like: Detailed Vehicle Systems · Crew Voices And Sound · Accessible Tank Controls ·
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Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.

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Sep 6, 2022
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Battlezone 98 Redux - Players say: Pilot a combat tank in an alternate-1960s space war while scavenging alien metal, building bases, and commanding forces. Players like: FPS-RTS Blend · Campaign Missions · Classic Nostalgia ·
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One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

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Apr 18, 2016
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Blitzkrieg Anthology - Players say: Command Allied, German, or Soviet forces in WWII campaigns through tactical real-time battles, side missions, and unit upgrades. Players like: Nostalgic Classic · Tactical Planning · WWII Historical Detail ·
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March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - Players say: Command Red Army or Wehrmacht forces in a 1943 Eastern Front simulation, planning operations and directing real-time battles. Players like: Realistic Combat Simulation · Detailed Battlefields · Tactical Planning ·
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Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.