Tankettes: Retro Arcade Shooter with 24 Playable Characters

7/12/2026, 5:42:25 AM

Release date: TBAUpcoming

Tags: #third-person-shooter #wargame #military #tanks #shooter #arcade #female-protagonist #3d

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Key highlight

Tankettes is a retro arcade-style third-person shooter set in an alternate 1998, featuring 24 unique playable characters piloting historical tank replicas in simulated war games. It offers extensive unlockable content, i

Who this is for

Tankettes is recommended for fans of retro arcade shooters and players seeking games with unique characters and settings. Its extensive unlockable content and customization options promise a long-lasting experience.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i5 or equivalent

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Comfortable play target

15,098 pts(~130% above spec of 11,614 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Arc Pro B6015,084 pts Radeon RX 660015,052 pts GeForce RTX 3060 8GB15,202 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Tankettes is a playful, retro arcade-style shooter that reimagines World War II as a series of simulated war games. Set in an alternate 1998, the game features 24 distinct, anime-inspired playable characters, each piloting a replica of a historical tank. The core premise revolves around the "Tankette Games," a global competition where these athletes battle it out for supremacy. Players will experience fast-paced, third-person shooting action with a unique, lighthearted take on military combat.

Highlights

Diverse Roster: Choose from 24 unique, "cute and buxom" playable characters, each with their own tank.
Retro Arcade Action: Enjoy a nostalgic gameplay experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters, featuring wacky boss fights and varied mission types.
Extensive Content: Discover 16 playable maps, 8 unlockable minigames, over 50 collectible illustrated pinup cards, more than 200 in-game figurines, and an unlockable concept art gallery.

Who It's For

This game is aimed at players who enjoy third-person shooters with a casual, arcade feel. Fans of military themes, wargames, and titles featuring a roster of distinct female characters will find a lot to like. The inclusion of collectible content and unlockables also appeals to completionists. Players looking for a lighthearted and visually distinct shooter experience will be drawn to Tankettes.

Game Info

Tankettes is developed and published by Kalvin Goodlow. It falls into the Action, Casual, Indie, and Simulation genres, with strong elements of a Third-Person Shooter and Wargame. The game supports single-player modes and features Steam Achievements. While controller support is partial, the game is designed with accessibility in mind. The release date is currently to be announced, but it is confirmed as a paid title on Steam. The game includes customizable censorship options and features content descriptors related to jiggle physics, alternate character textures including nudity, pinup illustrations, revealing outfits, and yuri content, with all depicted characters being 18 or older. Jiggle physics can be toggled off in the options menu.