Choose Shift of War
Choose Shift of War if you want an Action experience. Shift of War launched in 2022.
Shift of War vs Bumper Tanks
Shift of War and Bumper Tanks both land in Indie, Early Access 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 share Indie, Early Access on Steam. Shift of War (2022) is 2 years older than Bumper Tanks (2024). Shift of War is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Bumper Tanks (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Bumper Tanks
Choose Bumper Tanks if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. Bumper Tanks launched in 2024.
Both Shift of War and Bumper Tanks sit in Indie and Early Access 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
 Shift of War |  Bumper Tanks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | RIQPLAY | Arvis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Shift of War (2022) is 2 years older than Bumper Tanks (2024).
- Shift of War is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Bumper Tanks (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Bumper Tanks is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shift of War has no Deck rating yet.
Shift of War vs Bumper Tanks — FAQ
- Should I play Shift of War or Bumper Tanks first?
- If you want chronology, Shift of War (2022) came out before Bumper Tanks (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 Shift of War and Bumper Tanks similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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 Shift of War and Bumper Tanks have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shift of War ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Bumper Tanks ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.