In "Tanking Tanks", players take on the role of short-sighted military tacticians, tasked with piloting lumbering tanks into battles. The gameplay revolves around navigating these cockpit-less vehicles through various terrain types, with an emphasis on avoiding obstacles and staying on course.
The main objective of the game is to reach the designated checkpoint without sustaining too much damage, while also completing traversal challenges. The game runs smoothly in a web-based format, with no need for downloads or registration. By carefully navigating the terrain and avoiding hazards, players must push their tanks to the limits of their potential impact.