Tank Battle
Released May 2020
Drive a tank, destroy enemy, defend your homeland. Act alone or co-op with a friend and have fun!
74% positive · 146 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Tank Battle is a small free-to-play indie game released on May 25, 2020 by a solo developer. The store description is candid and self-deprecating — the developer explicitly states this was a personal project to recreate the classic 1985 Namco game Battle City in 3D, that they are "not trying to cash in on this game," and that it "just turned out something acceptable." There is no mention of planned updates, expansions, DLC, seasons, or any future content. No DLC has been listed on the store. There are no developer news posts or communications indicating any post-launch development activity. The game launched as a finished, self-contained product and shows every indication of having been complete at launch with no ongoing development cycle.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states this is a personal hobby project recreating Battle City in 3D, that they are not trying to monetize it or claim originality, and that it 'just turned out something acceptable.' No future content or updates are mentioned.
Short description focuses solely on the existing game's features (tanks, enemies, co-op). No mention of upcoming content or live service elements.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Create Game (OlegM)
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
The game is top-down third-person shooter. Your tank can shoot moving in four directions. Your mission is to protect homeland from the advancing enemy forces. While destroying special types of enemies, you will get bonuses, which will help you to complete your mission. Your friend (if you have one) also can help, if agrees to play in co-op with you. Gamepads are highly recommended.
The game is developed on the Unity 3d game engine. It is an attempt to implement in 3d childhood game named Battle City, that was produced and published by Namco in 1985.
I am not trying to cash in on this game and do not pretend being unique or new. It just turned out something acceptable from the project. Maybe someone else will be interested to play.
The game is developed on the Unity 3d game engine. It is an attempt to implement in 3d childhood game named Battle City, that was produced and published by Namco in 1985.
I am not trying to cash in on this game and do not pretend being unique or new. It just turned out something acceptable from the project. Maybe someone else will be interested to play.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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