2013 game guide
War Thunder
Choose War Thunder when learning vehicle roles, maps and positioning sounds more rewarding than relying on quick reactions alone. Tanks and ships offer distinct tactical problems inside the same broad military-vehicle game.
At a glance
IS IT A
GOOD FIT?
- Platforms
- Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Play modes
- Solo, Online co-op, Competitive multiplayer
- Best for
- a challenge, a strong story, exploration, building and improving, and fast action
- Time commitment
- 1–3 hour sessions and weeks or months of play
- Genres
- Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
- Themes
- Action, Historical, Warfare
Human-written fit guide
WHO SHOULD
PLAY IT?
Practical reasons to choose it—and reasons to choose something else.
Best for
- Military vehicles
- Tactical team battles
- Tank and naval combat
Why it works
- Vehicle strengths and weaknesses change how each position should be used.
- Ground, air and naval forces create several different styles of battle.
- Map knowledge and target selection provide a long learning curve.
Consider before playing
- The number of vehicles and technical systems can be difficult for beginners.
- Progression may feel slow if unlocking vehicles becomes more important than learning matches.
Why it may fit
MATCH THE GAME
TO THE MOMENT.
War Thunder is available on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and supports solo, online co-op, and competitive multiplayer. It may be a good choice when you want a challenge, a strong story, exploration, building and improving, and fast action. Its genre may suit 1–3 hour sessions and weeks or months of play.
This is a compatibility match, not a review score. Pick My Next Game compares the game with your platform and the kind of session you want; it does not claim that one game is best for everyone.
Game facts and description are provided by IGDB. View War Thunder on IGDB.com
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