Choose Abstractanks
Choose Abstractanks if you want a Strategy game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Abstractanks launched in 2020.
Abstractanks vs BattleWars
Abstractanks and BattleWars sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: BattleWars is free; Abstractanks is paid (6.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose BattleWars
Choose BattleWars if you want an Action, Indie, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both Abstractanks and BattleWars ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Abstractanks |  BattleWars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Return First Games | BlueHouse Studio |
Side by side
- BattleWars is free; Abstractanks is paid (6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Abstractanks vs BattleWars — FAQ
- Do both Abstractanks and BattleWars have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Abstractanks ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; BattleWars ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Is BattleWars free?
- Yes — BattleWars is a free-to-play Steam title. Abstractanks is paid (6.99 USD).