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World of Tanks vs Battalion of Tanks

World of Tanks and Battalion of Tanks both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. 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: Both are Simulation games on Steam. World of Tanks (2021) is 5 years older than Battalion of Tanks (2026). World of Tanks is free; Battalion of Tanks is paid (4.96 USD). 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 World of Tanks

Choose World of Tanks if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 24,498 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Battalion of Tanks

Choose Battalion of Tanks if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Battalion of Tanks launched in 2026.

Both World of Tanks and Battalion of Tanks sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. 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

World of Tanks vs Battalion of Tanks — Steam metadata comparison
World of Tanks — Steam game coverWorld of TanksBattalion of Tanks — Steam game coverBattalion of Tanks
Released20212026
GenresAction, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To PlayStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
PriceFree to play4.96 USD
Steam reviews74.2% positive (24,498 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersWargaming Group LimitedHard Shark Games

Side by side

World of Tanks vs Battalion of Tanks — FAQ

Should I play World of Tanks or Battalion of Tanks first?
If you want chronology, World of Tanks (2021) came out before Battalion of Tanks (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are World of Tanks and Battalion of Tanks similar?
They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Battalion of Tanks have multiplayer like World of Tanks?
No. World of Tanks supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Battalion of Tanks is listed as single-player only.
Is World of Tanks free?
Yes — World of Tanks is a free-to-play Steam title. Battalion of Tanks is paid (4.96 USD).
Does World of Tanks run on Steam Deck?
Yes — World of Tanks is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Battalion of Tanks doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
World of Tanks vs Battalion of Tanks — Verdict (2026) · imho.run