Choose Cloud Cutter
Choose Cloud Cutter if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloud Cutter launched in 2021.
Cloud Cutter vs Tanks Etc.
Cloud Cutter and Tanks Etc. both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Cloud Cutter (2021) is 3 years older than Tanks Etc. (2024). Cloud Cutter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Tanks Etc. (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Tanks Etc.
Choose Tanks Etc. if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tanks Etc. launched in 2024.
Both Cloud Cutter and Tanks Etc. sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Cloud Cutter |  Tanks Etc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (57 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Just Two ltd. | Airerror |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Cloud Cutter (2021) is 3 years older than Tanks Etc. (2024).
- Cloud Cutter is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Tanks Etc. (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Cloud Cutter vs Tanks Etc. — FAQ
- Should I play Cloud Cutter or Tanks Etc. first?
- If you want chronology, Cloud Cutter (2021) came out before Tanks Etc. (2024). 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 Cloud Cutter and Tanks Etc. similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Cloud Cutter and Tanks Etc. have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cloud Cutter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Tanks Etc. ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.