Each planet serves as a distinct level, introducing new enemy types, terrain features, and difficulty curves. The variety keeps gameplay fresh, requiring you to adapt your tactics to different planetary hazards and bonus opportunities. Environmental changes might affect movement speed, visibility, or enemy behavior.
Space Tanks: Arcade lets you earn stars through gameplay, which can be spent on tank upgrades, visual skins, and new modules. Enhancements impact firepower, defense, and movement, letting you tailor your tank to your preferred playstyle. Cosmetic changes add flair without affecting game balance.
Defeating enemies and clearing planets rewards you with stars and high scores. The game tracks your best performances on each planet, encouraging replay for score improvements and further upgrades. Chaining victories and collecting bonuses maximizes your potential for high scores and faster progression.
Space Tanks: Arcade runs free in your browser with no downloads or sign-ups required. It works on school and work networks, so you can enjoy tank battles anytime, anywhere.
Your goal is to pilot your space tank and clear each planet by defeating all enemy units while collecting as many stars and bonuses as possible.
Use WASD or arrow keys to move your tank around the battlefield. Aim and shoot with the mouse or by tapping on mobile devices. Activate special tank modules with E or spacebar if available.
Progress by clearing waves of enemies on each planet. The more efficient your cleanup and the more bonuses you collect, the higher your score and the more stars you earn.
Use these stars to upgrade your tank or purchase new modules and skins in the main menu.
Watch out for unique planetary hazards and changing enemy behaviors. Customize your tank between rounds to suit the tactical needs of upcoming levels.
Upgrade early - Spend your stars on tank upgrades after each round for a better shot at tougher planets. Watch enemy patterns - Some foes have unique movement or attack styles; learn them to dodge more effectively.
Use bonuses wisely - Grab power-ups when you're overwhelmed or facing tougher waves, not right away. Change modules - Try different module combinations to find what suits your strategy and the current planet's challenges.
Keep moving - Standing still makes you an easy target for enemy fire, so always stay on the move.
