Tank Stars is a free arcade mobile video game that lets you compete to be the best tank master around. Developed by Playgendary Limited, this 2D sidescroller game features battle tanks of different makes and models, as well as various types of ammo to overwhelm your enemies.

Similar to Hills of Steel, Tank Stars has you going through various elevated terrain in order to aim and strike at your targets. Unlike the former, however, the tanks here can use unconventional weapons such as ice and lightning bombs. There’s also online multiplayer here to test your skills against other tank masters.

Charge into battle

In Tank Stars, the goal is simple: eliminate the enemy’s HP by firing as accurately as you can. There are no restrictions on ammo and time so you just have to survive the opponent’s own counterattacks. The tutorial first teaches you how to aim and fire. It’s not fully clear but dragging your dotted line requires diagonal strokes, as well, since the shots need both angle and power behind them. 

There are four game modes available: VS Computer, 2/5 Battles, 2/10 Battles, and 1/2 Tanks. For all modes, you can choose your tank and the ammo you’ll be using. You can upgrade weapons and tank stats, as well. You can also buy Chests and Cards with the currency you have or simply play ads to get some of the rewards.

Take note, however, that the ads often play as you switch between sections—almost annoyingly so. You can purchase the option to turn them off permanently. Other than this, though, the game is quite enjoyable. It’s highly similar to the Worms series with its turn-based strategy mechanics, as you must conserve fuel for every turn that you move and calibrate your aim’s angle and power precisely.

Brave the line of fire

All in all, Tank Stars is a great tank game if you like turn-based combat and want something beyond the realism that most tank games offer. While the ads can be annoying—especially when they play while your screen is idle—the gameplay more than makes up for this issue and challenges you to plan your moves and aiming, especially when up against other players.