World of Tanks on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.

World of Tanks is a tanks, free to play and action game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited.
Released on April 28th 2021 is available only on Windows in 20 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 87,836 reviews of which 72,570 were positive and 15,266 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.

The Steam community has classified World of Tanks into these genres:

Tanks Free to Play Action Military PvP Vehicular Combat Multiplayer Team-Based Tactical Massively Multiplayer War Historical World War II Simulation Co-op Realistic Shooter Third Person Third-Person Shooter PvE

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (64-bit only) with the latest updates
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3330 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 8770, 1280x768 screen resolution
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: We will no longer be able to guarantee consistent game performance for players whose hardware does not meet the minimum system requirements, or game client functionality on systems with GPUs that do not have DirectX 11_0 feature level support

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
Rating: 10/10 World of Tanks, developed by Wargaming, remains one of the most enduring and polished free-to-play vehicular combat games on the market. Since its original launch in 2010, the game has evolved significantly—graphically, mechanically, and strategically—while staying true to its core identity: intense, team-based tank battles across a wide range of historical and fictional landscapes. 🎮 Gameplay The core gameplay revolves around 15v15 battles where players control tanks from various eras (primarily WWII and early Cold War) and nations. Each tank class—light, medium, heavy, tank destroyer, and SPG—brings a unique playstyle, encouraging teamwork and strategy. Matches are often quick but require careful positioning, map knowledge, and situational awareness. Recent updates have improved matchmaking, added new tech trees, and enhanced progression systems, though new players may still feel overwhelmed by the steep learning curve. The tutorial system is more robust than before, but getting to Tier X still demands time or money. 🔧 Graphics and Performance The graphics engine, known as Core, delivers highly detailed tanks and destructible environments. Effects like smoke, fire, and shell impacts are visually satisfying. On modern PCs, the game runs smoothly at high settings, with well-optimized performance even during chaotic firefights. ⚙️ Progression and Monetization Progression can feel grindy, especially without a premium account. Wargaming has improved monetization transparency, but some still feel the game leans too heavily into “pay-to-progress.” That said, skilled players can climb without spending a dime—it just takes longer. Customization is deep, with camouflages, emblems, and crew skins adding personalization. Events like Battle Pass and seasonal modes keep the game fresh, but returning players might find the economy more complex than before. 🌍 Community and Support The community is passionate, though sometimes polarizing. Forums and Reddit are full of both constructive feedback and frustration. Toxicity can appear in-game, especially at higher tiers, but moderation tools and clan-based systems provide outlets for more cooperative experiences. Wargaming has shown long-term commitment, continuously rolling out balance patches, new content, and special events. The Last Stand mode and historical operations add welcome variety beyond standard PvP. 🧠 Final Thoughts World of Tanks isn’t for everyone—it rewards patience, precision, and persistence. But for players who enjoy tactical combat, military history, and competitive multiplayer, it's a standout. Whether you're grinding through the German heavies or scouting in a nimble French light, the thrill of landing a game-changing shot never gets old.
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June 2025
Its a world.... of tanks... work your way through tech trees, unlocking new components for your tanks and fight other tank nuts to be crowned King Tiger! Or something like that. Levelling some tanks can be a grind and others are a blast but you have to work through that tree to unlock the later ones so keep in mind that you might have to grind an unpleasant tank to get to the one you are dreaming of.
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Feb. 2025
World of Tanks is an amazing game. The realism and graphics are incredible. However, players need to realize the game is a "pay to win" type game since its free to play. You can play it for free, but after a certain level, you will get frustrated with dying all the time unless you pay real cash money to upgrade your tanks or are willing to take twice as long to achieve anything. Still a fun game to play.
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Dec. 2024
Bad but fun, learn to take it less seriously and you will enjoy it more
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Sept. 2024
Very fun game. Alot of DLCs to have get. Sadly World of Tanks on steam wont let you use your account you created through WG. Which I think is stupid. Not worth getting if you put hours into the game and just got steam version.
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Frequently Asked Questions

World of Tanks is free to play on Steam.

World of Tanks is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

World of Tanks received 72,570 positive votes out of a total of 87,836 achieving a rating of 8.16.
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World of Tanks was developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited.

World of Tanks is playable and fully supported on Windows.

World of Tanks is not playable on MacOS.

World of Tanks is not playable on Linux.

World of Tanks is a multi-player game.

World of Tanks features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

There are 18 DLCs available for World of Tanks. Explore additional content available for World of Tanks on Steam.

World of Tanks does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

World of Tanks does not support Steam Remote Play.

World of Tanks does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

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World of Tanks PEGI 12
Free to play Visit Store
Rating
8.2
72,570
15,266
Game modes
Multiplayer
Online players
8,440
Developer
Wargaming Group Limited
Publisher
Wargaming Group Limited
Release 28 Apr 2021
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