Gratuitous Tank Battles (2012)
- Developer
- Positech Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.6 of 5, 103 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical tower-defense strategy game where you command both attacker and defender across a persistent, alternate-history war that blends early 1900s patriotism with futuristic mechs.
tower defensestrategysimulationalternate historytacticalreplayablemethodicalretro-futuristic
What players say
Players compare it heavily to Gratuitous Space Battles, often unfavorably. The unit customization is simpler than in its predecessor, with less depth there. Players who enjoy tinkering with designs appreciate the game, but many find the battles slow and the maps repetitive. The AI on both sides draws criticism for poor targeting and pathfinding.
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