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Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

What works
  • Deep and complex tank design system
  • Engaging strategic gameplay loop
  • Active developer support and updates
  • High replay value for enthusiasts
  • Immersive business management experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited content and eras in early access
  • Steep learning curve and poor tutorial
  • Slow updates and long loading times
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some ui and balance issues

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Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Domination

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, despite early access challenges."

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  • Exploration

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  • Growth

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  • Intimacy

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Last update: 01/06/2026