Flying Tank: Blast Aliens in a Hand-Drawn Shmup Adventure

7/3/2026, 2:20:02 AM

Release date: 12/6/2024

Tags: #side-scroller #local-co-op #co-op #bullet-hell #hand-drawn #anime #post-apocalyptic #dystopian

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,190
Global Price: $10.49
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 7/3/2026, 2:20:01 AM

Key highlight

Pilot a Flying Tank in this hand-drawn, side-scrolling shooter. Reclaim Earth through 24 missions, customize your arsenal, and enjoy local co-op with friends.

Who this is for

A must-play for fans of classic shooters and anyone looking for a fun co-op experience with a unique visual style.

Details

Overview

Prepare for a retro-inspired blast from the past with Flying Tank, an action-packed side-scrolling shooter developed and published by Hexage. This indie title throws players into the cockpit of a powerful Flying Tank, tasked with reclaiming a stolen Earth from alien invaders. With its distinct hand-drawn art style and classic shmup gameplay, Flying Tank offers both solo and cooperative adventures.

Highlights

Engaging Missions and Enemies: Embark on a journey through 24 missions, facing off against three unique alien factions and a variety of adversaries. The game features 6 main bosses and over 18 mini-boss encounters, ensuring a constant challenge.
Deep Customization and Power-Ups: Tailor your Flying Tank with an extensive arsenal of weapons and bombs, from familiar favorites to wildly inventive options. Enhance your combat capabilities with powerful specials like Bullet-Time and Overdrive, deploy support drones for attack and repair, and unlock over 30 additional upgrades.
Cooperative Mayhem: Experience the thrill of reclaiming Earth with a friend through local co-op play, including Shared/Split Screen support. Remote Play Together is also available, allowing you to team up with Steam friends online.

Who It's For

Flying Tank is perfect for fans of classic side-scrolling shooters, bullet hell games, and players who enjoy cooperative gameplay. Its hand-drawn anime aesthetic and post-apocalyptic setting will also appeal to those looking for a visually unique indie experience.

Game Info

Developed and published by Hexage, Flying Tank was released on December 6, 2024. It supports single-player and local co-op modes, with full controller support. The game is available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, French, and German.