Choose dot TANKI
Choose dot TANKI if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with Steam Leaderboards. dot TANKI launched in 2022.
dot TANKI vs Pirate Patrol
dot TANKI and Pirate Patrol both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. dot TANKI (2022) is 4 years older than Pirate Patrol (2026). dot TANKI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than Pirate Patrol (50% positive). 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 Pirate Patrol
Choose Pirate Patrol if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pirate Patrol launched in 2026.
Both dot TANKI and Pirate Patrol sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 dot TANKI |  Pirate Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access, Racing | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 199.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hede | INDIELLIGENT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- dot TANKI (2022) is 4 years older than Pirate Patrol (2026).
- dot TANKI scores higher on Steam reviews (62.5% positive) than Pirate Patrol (50% positive).
- Pirate Patrol is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than dot TANKI (4.99 USD vs. 199.99 USD).
dot TANKI vs Pirate Patrol — FAQ
- Should I play dot TANKI or Pirate Patrol first?
- If you want chronology, dot TANKI (2022) came out before Pirate Patrol (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 dot TANKI and Pirate Patrol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.