Choose Teatime Samurai
Choose Teatime Samurai if you want an Action and Free To Play game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Teatime Samurai launched in 2024.
Teatime Samurai vs Mini Tanks
Teatime Samurai and Mini Tanks 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: Teatime Samurai (2024) is 2 years older than Mini Tanks (2026). Teatime Samurai is free; Mini Tanks is paid (4.99 USD). Teatime Samurai has co-op; Mini Tanks does not. 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 Mini Tanks
Choose Mini Tanks if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. Mini Tanks launched in 2026.
Both Teatime Samurai and Mini Tanks ship Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Teatime Samurai |  Mini Tanks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Free To Play | Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Benergize | ExplodingWaffles |
Side by side
- Teatime Samurai (2024) is 2 years older than Mini Tanks (2026).
- Teatime Samurai is free; Mini Tanks is paid (4.99 USD).
- Teatime Samurai has co-op; Mini Tanks does not.
Teatime Samurai vs Mini Tanks — FAQ
- Should I play Teatime Samurai or Mini Tanks first?
- If you want chronology, Teatime Samurai (2024) came out before Mini 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.
- Is Teatime Samurai free?
- Yes — Teatime Samurai is a free-to-play Steam title. Mini Tanks is paid (4.99 USD).