Call of Tanks

Call of Tanks is a fast, tactical tower defense war game where your “towers” are tanks you deploy onto the battlefield in real time. Your mission is simple but demanding: build the right lineup, push through enemy units, and destroy the opposing base before their army overwhelms yours. Each tank type brings different strengths—some excel at raw damage, others at durability or support—so winning is about timing, matchups, and smart upgrades.

The battlefield quickly becomes a battle of momentum. If you spend too much on heavy units too early, you can lose control of the lane. If you only spam cheap tanks, you may never break through fortified defenses. Learning when to apply pressure and when to defend is what turns a good run into a clean base takedown.

How matches work

You deploy tanks from the bottom panel and watch them move toward the enemy side to fight automatically. Your decisions happen between deployments: choosing which unit to send next, reacting to what the opponent is fielding, and investing in upgrades that keep your army scaling into the late game.

• Goal: Destroy the enemy base.
• Primary actions: Deploy units, manage positioning and camera, and improve your army through upgrades.
• Win condition: Break through the opponent’s defense line and deal sustained damage to the base.

Units, tactics, and upgrades that matter

What makes Call of Tanks engaging is the mix of unit variety and upgrade choices. Different tanks can fill different battlefield roles, and your upgrade path affects how well your strategy holds up as the battle intensifies.

Tank roles you’ll commonly rely on

• Frontline tanks: Built to soak damage and hold space so your backline can deal consistent DPS.
• Damage dealers: Designed to eliminate enemy units quickly and create an opening toward the base.
• Utility and support: Helpful for specific problems, like stabilizing against a rush or improving overall survivability.

Why upgrading is a core mechanic

Upgrades let you turn early advantages into a winning push and prevent your army from becoming obsolete when stronger enemy units arrive. Improving tanks, defenses, and the base can change the tempo of a match—especially when you’re trading waves evenly and need a power spike to break the stalemate.

Tips that help you win more battles

• Don’t overcommit early. A balanced opening is safer than rushing the most expensive unit and losing control to a counter-wave.
• Build around a “push window.” Save your stronger deployments for the moment you’ve just defended successfully and the lane is clear.
• Mix durability and damage. Pure damage often dies before it delivers value; pure defense stalls without creating progress.
• Upgrade with a purpose. If your tanks are surviving but not breaking through, upgrade offense. If you’re constantly defending, reinforce your defenses and base to stop bleeding ground.
• Experiment with timing. The same tank can feel weak or unstoppable depending on when you deploy it relative to the enemy wave.

Controls and platform notes

Call of Tanks runs directly in your web browser and plays best with a mouse and keyboard due to camera navigation and zoom controls.

• Deploy tank: Drag and drop a unit from the bottom panel
• Navigate: Use the arrow keys or click on the mini map
• Change camera angle: Hold the right mouse button
• Zoom in/out: Use the mouse wheel

FAQ

Is Call of Tanks a tower defense game or a strategy game?

It’s a tower defense-style strategy game where you deploy units (tanks) to hold lanes and push toward the enemy base, with real-time decision making and upgrades.

What is the best way to start a match?

Start with a balanced setup that can defend and trade efficiently. Avoid spending everything on a single heavy unit unless you’re sure it won’t be countered.

Why do I lose even when I have many tanks on the field?

Quantity doesn’t always beat composition. If your lineup lacks frontline durability or you’re deploying at the wrong time, your tanks may be getting eliminated before they can deal meaningful damage.

Do upgrades matter more than unit choice?

They work together. Good unit timing wins early fights, but upgrades often decide mid-to-late game because they improve scaling, survivability, and pushing strength.

Who made Call of Tanks?

Call of Tanks was created by Beedo Games, known for other strategy and action titles.