Choose TankVR
Choose TankVR if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. TankVR launched in 2017.
TankVR vs Battlewake
TankVR and Battlewake 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. TankVR (2017) is 2 years older than Battlewake (2019). Battlewake scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than TankVR (60.6% 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 Battlewake
Choose Battlewake if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Battlewake launched in 2019.
Both TankVR and Battlewake sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 TankVR |  Battlewake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (33 reviews) | 66.7% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Daniel Bedrich | Survios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- TankVR (2017) is 2 years older than Battlewake (2019).
- Battlewake scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than TankVR (60.6% positive).
- TankVR is free; Battlewake is paid (29.99 USD).
- Battlewake has co-op; TankVR does not.
- Battlewake is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; TankVR has no Deck rating yet.
TankVR vs Battlewake — FAQ
- Should I play TankVR or Battlewake first?
- If you want chronology, TankVR (2017) came out before Battlewake (2019). 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 TankVR and Battlewake 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.
- Does TankVR have multiplayer like Battlewake?
- No. Battlewake supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while TankVR is listed as single-player only.
- Is TankVR free?
- Yes — TankVR is a free-to-play Steam title. Battlewake is paid (29.99 USD).