Atari 2600

Robot Tank

There are numerous enemy tanks crossing the countryside, destroying everything in their path! Your job is to command a robot tank to stop them. Robot Tank is a first person perspective arcade style action game. There are twelve squadrons of tanks to destroy, each containing twelve tanks. Each time you destroy a complete squadron, you earn an extra reserve tank before moving on to the next, more difficult squadron. The game takes place twenty four hours a day; gameplay will alternate from early morning to mid afternoon to late at night. In addition to the constantly changing time of day, the weather can also change unexpectedly. Snow, rain, and fog will appear occasionally making it tougher t...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1983
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

8 achievements · 32 total points

Training Day Survive the first 14 hours.
1 pts
Determination Survive day 2.
3 pts
Prime Survival Survive day 3.
5 pts
Elite Survivor Survive day 4
5 pts
Rookie Survivor survive day 1.
2 pts
A+ Survivor Survive until day 5 without losing a life
10 pts
Pacifist training Survive day 0 without shooting or losing a reserve tank
3 pts
Sharp Shooter Shoot 12 enemies and earn an extra reserve tank.
3 pts

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Robot Tank frequently asked questions

How do I play Robot Tank online with a friend?

Robot Tank (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Robot Tank on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Robot Tank in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Robot Tank netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Robot Tank have achievements?

Yes, Robot Tank has 8 achievements worth 32 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Robot Tank for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Robot Tank on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.