Tank Wars drops you into a strategy challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. The core of it is fighting and retro & arcade. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Tank Wars
Tank Wars is an arcade game about tank battles. The rules are extremely simple: you take control of a battle tank, choose the type of shot, carefully aim the sight and launch projectiles at the enemy. Unlike tank simulators like World of Tanks, Tank Wars does not need to go into complex calculations of armor thickness and penetration angle, because the most important thing is to hit the opponent.
How to play Tank Wars
There is very little to learn before your first run. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. It fills the player in landscape, so use the fullscreen button on desktop and turn your phone sideways on mobile. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move and jump |
| J / K / L | Punch, kick and block |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Tank Wars is the kind of game that fits into a gap between other things. Two minutes is a real session, and so is an hour. It earns the replay rather than demanding it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Fighting gameplay — Hand-to-hand combat and tournament brawlers
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Tank Wars free to play?
Yes. Tank Wars is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Tank Wars is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Tank Wars on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Tank Wars?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — move and jump; J / K / L — punch, kick and block.
Can I play Tank Wars fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Tank Wars?
Tank Wars is a strategy game built around fighting and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
