World of Tanks review

World of Tanks is the pick for players who want to think before they shoot. Wargaming's Steam page describes 800+ vehicles over 11 tiers and 11 nations, split into light, medium and heavy tanks, tank destroyers and self-propelled guns, each with its own role. The core is 15v15 Random Battles, with Onslaught 7v7, Frontline 30v30 on large maps and the Steel Hunter battle royale on top, plus clan play through Global Map and Strongholds. New players get Bootcamp scenarios. It costs nothing to play; the cheapest item in the US Steam store is an $8.99 customization pack, a Premium Month Pack is $19.30 and premium tanks run up to about $57. The trade-offs are size and scope: the install needs 120 GB and the Steam version is Windows only. Steam reviewers rate it 73% positive from 25,687 reviews. Pick it if you want tanks only and a tactical pace.

Who it is for

Players who want slower, tactical armored combat on PC

Price

Free to play; packs from $8.99 in the US Steam store.

World of Tanks — Exclusive Customization Pack $8.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 800+ vehicles over 11 tiers and 11 nations
• 15v15 Random Battles as the basic mode
• Frontline 30v30 battles on large maps with airstrikes
• Steel Hunter battle royale and Onslaught 7v7 mode
• Bootcamp scenarios for new players

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Five vehicle classes that play differently
• Strength: 73% of 25,687 Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Clan modes such as Global Map and Strongholds
• Weakness: 120 GB of storage required, the most on this list
• Weakness: Windows only on Steam
• Weakness: A 30-day Premium Month Pack costs $19.30 in the US store

Key facts

• Developer: Wargaming
• Price: Free, packs from $8.99
• Vehicles: 800+ across 11 nations
• Steam reviews: 73% of 25,687 positive
• PC storage: 120 GB

Where it ranks

World of Tanks is No. 4 in our Best Free Military Games verdict.