Steel Crew

Early access since Oct 2021

Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat where tactics and communication is key

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Steel Crew entered Steam Early Access on October 28, 2021, developed by a solo developer. Over its Early Access lifespan, the game received three named major content additions: a new Wake Island map (July 8, 2022), a Training map (July 12, 2023), and a co-op game mode (August 1, 2024). These were accompanied by several feature patches covering VoIP rework, infantry NPCs, a scenario editor, and other improvements. The developer posted development status updates in May and July 2023, indicating they were "glad to be back" after a prior quiet period and outlining plans to improve AI and explore a co-op mode — a goal that was subsequently delivered in August 2024. That August 1, 2024 post is the last official communication from the developer. As of today, October 8, 2026, no update or communication has appeared since August 1, 2024 — a silence of over two years. This developer has previously gone quiet for periods of 6–12 months before returning with new updates, but the current gap substantially exceeds that historical pattern. The game remains in Early Access with no announcement of completion, no 1.0 launch date, and no explanation from the developer for the extended silence. This raises genuine uncertainty about whether active development is continuing.

Evidence

Co-op game mode added along with scenario editor improvements. This is the last developer communication as of October 8, 2026.

news post · Aug 1, 2024 source content shipped

high

Training map shipped as a major content update.

news post · Jul 12, 2023 source content shipped

medium

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Details

Developer

Magnus Ander

Publisher

Magnus Ander

Achievements

—

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Multiplayer · PvP

Action VR Tanks World War II Team-Based Vehicular Combat Simulation Wargame Arcade Indie Military War Combat Early Access Offroad

About this game

Welcome to Steel Crew!

Steel Crew is a game that is all about Tank vs Tank combat where you can join the crew of a tank together with up to two of your friends. Team up and join in on the 4 on 4 Tank battle!

Built for VR

Steel Crew is built from the ground up with VR as its focus. It does still support other inputs than motion controllers. Gamepad and mouse and keyboard are supported in both VR and on traditional screens.

Detailed interiors

All tanks come with fully detailed interiors in an attempt to reproduce them as accurately as possible.

Driver

The driver obviously drives the tank. All tanks have a manual gearbox so there will be a lot of gear shifting. The driver has a very limited view and often depends on the commander to tell them what to do. When driving with the hatch open the driver will have a much better view and can help spot other tanks but will be vulnerable to incoming machine gun fire. The driver is also the one who can see the current "health" of the tank.

Gunner

The gunner has two guns at their disposal. The main gun and a coaxial machine gun. The gunner's view is very limited and without help from the commander and driver they will have a hard time finding a target. However the gunner has a periscope and a scope with magnification. To aim the gun (using motion controllers) there are three controls. One crank to aim up/down, another one for side to side and there is also a lever to use the powered traverse for faster but less precise aiming.

Commander

The commander has no direct input on the tank itself but has a great view of the surroundings. The commander has a few tools to help them. They are the only player in the tank with a map that shows the position as well as the position of other friendly tanks. It also shows the capture points on the map and their current status. To help the commander spot enemy tanks they are equipped with a monocular that can be used when riding with the hatch open. Just like the driver, the commander is vulnerable to machine gun fire with their head outside the tank. The commander can also call in airstrikes and talk to other commanders in the team to synchronize their attacks.