Work together with your crew to operate your tank. Each role matters, from driver to gunner to loader.
Strategic Depth
Outthink your opponents with tactical positioning, coordinated attacks, and split-second decisions.
Fast-Paced Action
Quick matches in a competitive environment. No slow burns, just intense tank warfare.
About the Game
Tank Crew is a passion project inspired by the class-based chaos of Team Fortress 2 and the cooperative crew dynamics of Sea of Thieves. The goal is simple: create a game where teamwork isn't just encouraged, it's essential.
You and your crew will need to coordinate, communicate, and execute well-thought-out strategies to outmaneuver and destroy the opposing tank. No lone wolves here. Victory belongs to the team that works together.
Currently in active development. Join the Discord to follow along and help shape the game!
Gameplay
Blog
Gameplay Changes and an Art Pass
September 16, 2026
Hello again! Since the move into Beta, the playtests have been giving me a lot to chew on, so here's a look at what's changed.
Rolling out past the Fisheries.
On the gameplay side, the biggest shift is ammo. Shells are no longer endless. Crews now have to haul them from supply stations and crates back to the tank, which gives everyone outside the hull a real job to do. Switching seats has been reworked too, so moving between driver, gunner and commander feels a lot smoother. The commander now has a proper machine gun to work with, barbed wire can be laid down to slow the enemy, the field gun has been overhauled, and ladders let you get up and around the map in new ways. Rounds that run out of time are also settled properly now, rather than just fizzling out.
The commander's new machine gun.
On the art side, the tank has had a lot of love. The driver has working dashboard gauges, you can watch shells get loaded into the breech, spent casings fly out of the commander's gun, and the tracks and suspension have been reworked so the tank actually sits on the ground. Hats are getting some attention too, with special effects on the way. I'm also building a brand new map, after playtesters told me the current one felt too flat and cramped.
There's plenty more under the hood, including a big pile of bug fixes. Thanks to everyone who has jumped into a playtest so far. Your feedback is shaping the game in a big way, so keep it coming!
James
Breaking Into Beta
July 23, 2026
Hello! It's been a little while, and I've been hard at work on Tank Crew. There have been a lot of changes that I'll be sharing with you soon.
But it's safe to say the game is starting to break out of Alpha and into a multiplayer Beta. That's an important step, as I'll need more feedback to improve the game during this vital stage of development.
James
Welcome to Tank Crew!
January 11, 2026
Hi, I'm James Attree, the indie developer behind Tank Crew, a passion project that's been brewing in my mind for a while now.
My goal with Tank Crew is simple: create a game where teamwork isn't just encouraged, it's essential. You and your crew will need to coordinate, communicate, and execute well-thought-out strategies to outmaneuver and destroy the opposing tank. No lone wolves here. Victory belongs to the team that works together.
The inspiration for Tank Crew came from games I love: the class-based chaos of Team Fortress 2 and the cooperative crew dynamics of Sea of Thieves. I wanted to capture that magic of working together with friends, but dial up the strategic depth and drop it into a faster, more competitive environment.
I'm excited to share this journey with you. Stay tuned for development updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and more!
James
Updates
V0.0038
January 23, 2025
Added tanks back in
Added new enemy
New weapon select system
Kills stats
Reworked tank movement
Reworked turret use
Added movement inaccuracy
A ton more other stuff
V0.0037 - Holidaze Update! 🎄
December 13, 2024
Patched weapon system
New 3D models
Hella bug fixes
Added health regen
Added new gameplay loop
Added repair tank mechanic
Added tanks
Removed tanks
New Icon
December 4, 2024
Fresh new icon for the game!
Multiplayer Lobby System
November 4, 2024
Updated game with lobby system, so multiplayer should work now!
V0.0034
October 31, 2024
Added multiplayer prototype
Updated zombies AI
Patched large amounts of bugs
Added Steam integration
Updated settings & fixed setting related bugs
Added Steam inventory integration
Added store to buy some prototype items
Added loot crates & some prototype weapon effects
And more!
V0.002
July 15, 2024
Updated Zombie Model
Added new Zombie Type for 3% rounds
Built UI for store & Locker
Added zombie animations
Added new weapons
Added new types of weapons
Added a new tank shell type
Items
Game Items
Discover all the weapons, cosmetics, and equipment available in Tank Crew. Collect items through gameplay, loot crates, and the in-game store.
Consumables & Currency
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Key
Item
Used to unlock crates and reveal the treasures inside.
📦
Crate
Item
Contains random items. Earned by winning matches.
Warbond
Item
In-game currency used to purchase items and upgrades.
Weapon Effects
🔥
Hellish Haunts
Adds a hellish, fiery visual effect to your weapons.
🎃
Pumpkin's Plight
Spooky pumpkin-themed effect for your arsenal.
⚡
Shocking
Electrifying visual effect that crackles with energy.
Cosmetics
🪖
Tanker's Testware
Hat
Field-tested by exactly one tanker, under conditions he selected himself. Results pending, enthusiasm noted.
Limey's Leadware
Hat
Issued against scurvy, worn against shrapnel. Effective against exactly one of those.
Froggy Flipware
Hat
Found in a small muddy puddle with a little slime, but it's still wearable?
🎩
Rabbit's Topper
Hat
Where style comes with an ear for carrots.
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Rabbit's Topper
Unusual: Eternal Flame
Where style comes with an ear for carrots, now with an eternal flame. Found only in crates.
War Map
Theatre of War
Empires clash for control of the front. Territories change hands as battles are won and lost across the continents. Follow the campaign live in the war logs.
Tank Crew is in active development, and the best way to play early builds is right alongside the community. Join the Discord and grab a Steam key. From there you can jump into scheduled playtest sessions or just set up a match with friends whenever you like.
Break things, and tell us what you think. Your feedback directly shapes the roles, the balance, and where the game goes next. No lone wolves here, and no locked doors either. If you're in the Discord, you're in the playtests.
How to Join a Playtest
1. Join the Discord. That's your hub for everything: builds, playtest dates, and the crew.
2. Get your Steam key. Grab a key from the Discord to add Tank Crew to your Steam library.
3. Play a scheduled session, or rally your friends. Hop into an announced playtest when one goes live, or set up your own match any time.
4. Share your feedback. Tell us what worked, what didn't, and what you want to see.
