Tankenstein
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About Tankenstein
Tankenstein is a post-apocalyptic tank combat RPG from Landship Games that dropped November 13, 2025. You play a scrappy, makeshift tank scavenging parts to upgrade in a hostile scrapyard where every other tank is a threat. The game mixes survival mechanics with third-person shooting, letting you tweak armor, weapons, and mobility between battles. It’s a chaotic, resource-driven loop of fight-or-die combat in a world where nothing is safe. The PC-only single-player experience leans into gritty, no-frills gameplay that’s all about adapting to survive.
Gameplay
Each session starts with you crawling through a crumbling wasteland, scanning for scrap to sell or use. Combat is real-time and messy, swipe to aim, fire, and dodge as other tanks trade blows. You’ll prioritize picking apart enemies for parts to upgrade your hull, firepower, or speed. The RPG side tracks resource management: balance fuel, repair kits, and weapon cooldowns. Battles often force you to retreat, scavenge, and regroup. Upgrades feel incremental but critical. The controls are tight but unintuitive for new players, favoring twitch reflexes over strategy. Between fights, you’ll explore maps for hidden loot, always wary of ambushes.
What Players Think
Tankenstein has a 88% approval rating on PlayPile (1,320 ratings) and 81/100 from critics. Players spend an average of 18 hours, with 58% completing it. The mood breakdown: 72% find it "Addictive," 55% call it "Cranky," and 30% laugh at its "Amused" chaos. Reviews praise the grind: "Challenging but fair" and "Tanking is a grind." Its 120 achievements take 20 hours for 100%, focusing on scavenging and combat milestones. Price at $29.99, it’s seen as a high-risk, high-reward play.
PlayPile's Take
Tankenstein works best for players who love survival loops and incremental upgrades. The combat is rough around the edges, but the resource management keeps it engaging. If you’re patient with its grind and enjoy tuning a mechanical "character," it’s worth the $29.99. Skip it if you want polished action or story depth. The achievements reward persistence, but don’t expect a smooth ride. Stick with it past the first few hours to see what makes it click.
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