Spider Tanks
Blockchain
Gala Games
Platforms
desktop_macdesktop_windows
Status
Live
Release
Oct 2022
Free to play
Yes

About Spider Tanks

What is Spider Tanks?

Spider Tanks is a free-to-play 3v3 competitive arena game by GAMEDIA, a decorated independent studio behind titles including Zapp Live and Zapp Sport. The game runs through Gala Games' blockchain ecosystem, where tank attachments and visual items function as transferable blockchain assets. Notable brand partnerships are present, such as celebrity-themed tank cosmetics.

How to Play Spider Tanks

Competitors customize a tank by choosing a Hull, Cannon, Gear, and Color scheme—all transferable assets on the Gala Games marketplace. Tank decisions directly influence combat mechanics: the Hull establishes three vital statistics: Protection (incoming harm reduction), Motion (movement pace), and Capability (skill refresh pace). Competitors must decide these tradeoffs; bulkier tanks with high Protection function as absorbers, whereas nimble designs like the Flea emphasize swiftness. Participants then choose a pair of Abilities.

Spider Tanks Game Modes

Spider Tanks includes six diverse match types satisfying different approaches. Elimination features straightforward team removal. Pinnacle Control involves teams holding a central location. Casualty Harvest rewards points for gathering dropped cargo from destroyed tanks. Flag Contest has teams battling for a precious artifact. Collectible Dash challenges players acquiring precious items and delivering them to container points. Payload Convoy is an escort format where teammates propel an item-shaped target into position. This selection helps both casual players and hardened rivals find enjoyable competition.

Pros

  • 3v3 PvP with half-a-dozen varied objectives beyond elimination
  • Tanks assemble from custom parts (body, cannon, attachment, appearance) with stat variations
  • Blockchain marketplace for buying and trading tank equipment
  • Free play with alternating no-cost tank access
  • Ip partnerships providing exclusive cosmetics

Cons

  • Original developer has ended support for the game
  • No further releases, content, or enhancement
  • Complex assembly mechanisms challenge fresh participants

Spider Tanks is a 3v3 arena shooter centered on elevated-view tank engagements, made by Dutch independent studio GAMEDIA and distributed via Gala Games. Its distinguishing feature is modularity: players don't select a preset unit, but rather build a tank from a Hull, Cannon, Attachment and visual Theme, combined with pair of special moves. The Hull carries actual consequence, determining Protection, Motion and Capability replenishment, meaning a weighty tank serves as a defensive anchor while something like the Flea exchanges resilience for repositioning options.

The mode selection and readable gameplay justify appeal. Six options—Elimination, Pinnacle Control, Casualty Harvest, Flag Contest, Collectible Dash and Payload Convoy—balance elimination mechanics and objective-driven modes, and the collectible-and-deliver formats prevent matches from devolving into pure aim contests. Engagements play quick and legible, suiting quick-play sessions.

The impediment is the component economy. Since hulls and cannons are tradeable assets on the Gala store, loadout choices depend on holdings or leasing, converting setup variety into a commerce question rather than a rank decision. Celebrity partnerships, such as celebrity cosmetics, trend toward promotion versus gameplay impact.

Targets gamers enjoying quick arena matches and managing an equipment marketplace. Those seeking single-player experiences or offline modes should explore elsewhere.

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