Hands up if you remember Hardware: Online Arena on PS2 or Hardware: Rivals on PS4? Okay, anyone who’s got a palm above their head immediately earns our respect.
TankRat kinda reminds us of that long-forgotten Sony series, but we suppose more recognisable reference points would include World of Tanks or even Crossout.
Ultimately, this is a chaotic vehicular combat game – but crucially, it’s a single player adventure and not a multiplayer title.
Here’s the blurb:
“Shift seamlessly between the agile Needle and powerful combat Tanks as you explore the ECA’s Dead Zone. You must traverse what remains of a once advanced society to scavenge all the materials you can to upgrade your machine. Dismantle enemies, strip their wreckage for weapons, armour, and tech, and graft their parts onto your own rig. Every trip through the wasteland is a chance to rebuild, respec, and come back stronger.”
So, it’s effectively a rouguelite, but this time with a vehicular twist. As you defeat enemies, you’ll unlock new components which will allow you to upgrade your tank and gain the upper-hand on your enemies.
It seems like an interesting premise, and we were already big fans of Pacific Drive, which had a very different vibe but similar vehicular roguelite ambitions.
The game’s due out in Spring 2026.
