Tank Stars and the cratered artillery duel
Tank Stars puts you in a turn-based artillery duel where you set angle and power, then watch each shell carve fresh craters into a breakable map. The bright arcade art, the 2-player hot-seat mode, and the way the terrain changes after every hit give each match a different shape, and it runs in any modern browser with no download.
Weapon cards, tank upgrades, and explosive pressure
Between turns, weapon cards push the match beyond standard shells with tactical rockets, napalm, freeze, and a nuclear strike. That mix is why it fits the shooters category so well: you are not only aiming, you are choosing the right blast for the terrain and the distance. The roster also speaks to the tanks tag, because each machine brings its own stats and a distinct super weapon.
Wins give you chests and currency, so upgrades matter as much as your aim. If you invest in one favorite tank, you can open stronger models faster and improve its durability for longer exchanges. The changing battlefield belongs to the destruction tag too, since a crater can become cover, a trap, or a way to bend a shot into a rival’s hull. That is why it lines up closely with Tank Mayhem for tank-versus-tank fire and Tanks 2D: Tank Wars for angle-based artillery duels.
Movement, cover, and controls that work on mobile and desktop
Each turn gives you a limited move, so climbing a ridge, dropping into a hole, or backing off a ledge can matter more than a perfect opening shot. A near miss still reshapes the battlefield, which means you can create your own cover or expose the enemy for the next exchange.
- On mobile, use the left joystick to move, then drag on the right side to set the shot.
- Tap Fire to launch the shell, or pick another card when the meter is ready.
- On PC, use A and D or the arrow keys, aim with the mouse, and fire with Space or a click.
That simple control split makes the game easy to handle on phones, tablets, and desktop screens, with no signup needed before your first duel.
Platform
Browser Desktop , Mobile and Tablet
Release
27 february 2026
Last Update
04 march 2026