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HAM TANK!

This is a top-down shooting game where a small and adorable hamster pilots a gigantic tank to fight off enemies. Players control the tank from a bird’s-eye view, shooting at enemies that attack from all directions while progressing through each stage.

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Vantan Game Academy
Publisher
Vantan Game Academy
Release
May 29, 2026
64 days ago
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Positive31 reviews93.5%

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About the Game

Game Created by First-Year Students of Vantan Game Academy Tokyo
Game Development Club “G-Lab”

〈Game Overview〉
This is a top-down shooting game where a small and adorable hamster pilots a gigantic tank to fight off enemies.
Players control the tank from a bird’s-eye view, shooting at enemies that attack from all directions while progressing through each stage.

〈Story〉
One day, the peaceful hamster village was suddenly attacked by a hamsters enemy army.
A brave hamster climbs into the legendary tank known as the “Hamster Tank” and rises up to protect the village.
Though small in size, its courage and firepower are second to none!
The fate of the world now rests in the paws of this tiny hero.

〈Controls〉
Move Forward: W
Move Backward: S
Turn Left / Right: A / D
Shoot Seeds: Space / Right Click
Pause: ESC

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