Choose ExoTanks
Choose ExoTanks if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with MMO and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. ExoTanks launched in 2020.
ExoTanks vs THE DAY Online
ExoTanks and THE DAY Online both land in Action, Free To Play 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, Free To Play on Steam. THE DAY Online (2018) is 2 years older than ExoTanks (2020). ExoTanks scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than THE DAY Online (56% 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 THE DAY Online
Choose THE DAY Online if you want an Early Access experience. THE DAY Online launched in 2018.
Both ExoTanks and THE DAY Online sit in Action and Free To Play on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 ExoTanks |  THE DAY Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (75 reviews) | 56% positive (182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Digital Universe | Reloaded Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Free To Play on Steam.
- THE DAY Online (2018) is 2 years older than ExoTanks (2020).
- ExoTanks scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than THE DAY Online (56% positive).
- ExoTanks is free; THE DAY Online is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
ExoTanks vs THE DAY Online — FAQ
- Should I play ExoTanks or THE DAY Online first?
- If you want chronology, THE DAY Online (2018) came out before ExoTanks (2020). 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 ExoTanks and THE DAY Online similar?
- They overlap on Action, Free To Play 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 ExoTanks and THE DAY Online have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ExoTanks ships Online Co-op, Co-op; THE DAY Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is ExoTanks free?
- Yes — ExoTanks is a free-to-play Steam title. THE DAY Online is paid (Price unknown).