Threads of War

Threads of War combines Battle City mechanics with rogue-lite map progression. Set in Ukraine during the first year of the war, it follows the liberation of Ukrainian territories, from Hostomel to Kherson. You fight mechanized hordes of demons, werewolves and heavy monsters as one of the warriors defending their families, homeland and future.

Campaign and combat

The campaign passes through key cities liberated by the Ukrainian army in 2022. You liberate the north of Ukraine, take part in the Kharkiv counteroffensive and drive the enemy from the right bank of the Kherson region. The enemies have distinct behaviors, and changing combinations of enemy tanks create new challenges in each battle.

Threads of War builds on the core of Battle City with ammo collection, passive and active bonuses, boss battles and other mechanics. Bonus combinations create different combat strategies, while generated locations make each battle unique.

Map progression

After each level, you choose how to continue across the map. Some areas offer valuable bonuses, others let you buy missing shields, and some allow you to avoid a battle. You can use the map to plan a route around your playstyle. Each run grants experience that unlocks new active and passive bonuses.

Two-player co-op

The campaign supports two players. After each level, the player with the higher score chooses a bonus first, so you can support each other while also competing for points and upgrades.

Customize and create

You can change the appearance of enemies and environments, then share your creations or download mods made by other players. Themes can range from space battles and underwater settings to classic 8-bit visuals and World War II combat.

You can also build your own levels by designing their layouts, placing ammo and bonuses, and setting the number and types of enemies.

Story and context

The game presents its account of Ukraine’s liberation through metaphors, folklore imagery and traditional Ukrainian embroidery. It was made by a Ukrainian father-and-son team. Its mechanics are intended to reflect the human tragedies of war, with each tank icon representing a person who lived, dreamed, worked and loved.