Underplayed Gems

Tankiro (2025)

Tankiro cover
Developer
Rmonak
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You duel alien bosses with deliberate parry timing, swapping between blocking and attacking as a lone tank defending Earth.

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What players say

Players describe Tankiro as a simple, funny boss rush where you drive a tank through Dark Souls-inspired combat. There is no story, no secrets, and only one track, but the boss movesets are creative and satisfying to master. A few players note that enemies do not react to hits, making the health bar the only feedback.

Screenshots

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