2 Players Tanks

2 Players Tanks is a head-to-head arena game for two people on one keyboard. Each of you drives a tank around a closed arena scattered with obstacles, and the first to reach ten points takes the match. A point is scored every time you destroy the other tank.

The closed arena is what makes it work. There is nowhere to run to, so the match is a constant negotiation over position: using obstacles as cover, trying to line up a shot, and avoiding being caught out in the open at the wrong moment.

How to Play 2 Players Tanks

Both players start in the same arena and immediately have the same problem, which is that the other tank is looking for a shot. Destroying your opponent's tank scores you one point, and the match runs until somebody reaches ten.

Obstacles are the strategic element. They block shots, which means they are cover, but they also block your own fire and limit where you can move. Good players use them to approach from an angle their opponent is not covering rather than treating them purely as something to hide behind.

Controls

• Player one: WASD to move, Q to shoot.
• Player two: arrow keys to move, M to shoot.
• Goal: destroy the opposing tank. First to ten points wins the match.

Tips and Tricks

• Never sit still in the open. A stationary tank in an arena this size is a free point for your opponent.
• Fire where your opponent is heading, not where they are. Shells take time to travel.
• Use obstacles to break line of sight, then come around a different side. Repeating the same approach gets predictable fast.
• Do not trade shots at close range. Both tanks die and neither of you gains ground.
• When you are ahead, play conservatively. When behind, take the aggressive angle. Ten points is long enough for a comeback but not long enough to waste.

Who This Game Is For

This is a strong two-player pick for anyone who wants something competitive and immediate. The rules fit in one sentence, the first-to-ten format gives a match real shape, and rounds move quickly.

There is no single-player mode worth speaking of. This is a game for two people sitting at the same keyboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the controls for each player?

Player one uses WASD to move and Q to shoot. Player two uses the arrow keys to move and M to shoot.

How do you win?

Score ten points. You get a point each time you destroy the opposing tank.

Can I play against the computer?

No. The game is designed for two players sharing one keyboard.

Game Credit and Source

2 Players Tanks was made by an independent third-party developer and reaches this page through the browser games platform GamePix. Nelof did not create or host this game, and all rights to its code, artwork and audio remain with the original developer. The description, controls, tips and answers on this page were written by the Nelof team. If you are the developer and want this listing corrected or taken down, contact us and we will action it.