The next generation armoured
warfare MMO.
Command historically authentic
vehicles in tactical ground combat.
Choose a nation to inspect our growing roster of historically accurate armoured vehicles.
Vehicle
Exclusive collector's bundle with 5,000 Steel & 14 days Supporter
Vehicle
Germany's legendary heavy tank — the icon of armoured warfare
Cosmetic
Authentic historical paintjob based on the famous Tiger 131
Subscription
Earn increased Steel & Supporter points with exclusive benefits
Steel Aces is focused on ground combat where vehicles engage via line-of-sight. We made the early design decision to exclude artillery and aircraft, allowing players to concentrate on tactical, ground-based battles.
We use the term Rank to describe progression levels rather than "tier". Collector's Vehicles aren't labelled "premium" since that implies an unfair advantage — they are designed for collection and novelty rather than giving an edge in battle.
Our matchmaking system pairs you with opponents of the same Rank or at most one Rank higher. Every player actively contributes to the outcome, rather than being outmatched by random pairing.
Our vehicle roster includes only tanks that have been in service, prototypes, tech demonstrators, partially built models with blueprints, or fully realised mock-ups. No unverified or imaginary designs.
The current primary rule set is Arcade with lifepoints and predictable damage. A Realistic ruleset is coming, where vehicle damage is based exclusively on component damage and manual shell drop.
Internal parts like engine and gearboxes work very well. Traction mechanics for tracked vehicles use a placeholder calculation and will be addressed before release. Arcade modes will feature improved mobility over realistic modes.
Steel Aces is Free-to-Play. No lootboxes or pay-to-win mechanics. Monetisation focuses on collector's vehicles, a Club House subscription for progression, and cosmetics like paintjobs and decals.
19 ranks with historical-era sorting. Modern era allows free branch switching. Each vehicle features upgrades that improve performance and sometimes change the subvariant. Default configs remain competitive.
The game is divided into two eras: Ranks I–X cover 1916–1950, while Rank XI onwards covers 1950 to today. Matchmaking keeps eras separate to prevent balance issues like late WWII heavy tanks facing Cold War munitions.
Six pillars that define the Steel Aces experience
Tactical 15v15 battles across historically inspired maps. Pure line-of-sight ground combat — no artillery, no aircraft — just armour against armour.
Team up with friends in co-op missions against AI opponents with tactical behaviour. Learn the ropes before heading into PvP.
Skill determines success — not your wallet. No lootboxes, no gambling. Collector vehicles are balanced to the same standard as earnable ones.
Every vehicle based on real service records, prototypes, or verified blueprints. Over 1,800 vehicles from 40+ nations spanning 100+ years of military history.
Built for competitive integrity from the ground up. Balanced vehicles, ranked matchmaking, and skill-based progression ensure fair fights.
Real-world museum collaborations for authentic vehicle content. We work directly with collections around the world to bring history to life.
We collaborate with museums and heritage foundations worldwide to bring military history to life. Through interactive events, live broadcasts, and exclusive in-game content, we bridge gaming and real-world preservation.
U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection, Georgia
Overloon War Museum, Netherlands
Canadian Tank Museum, Ontario
Help us build the tank MMO we've always wanted. Every tier unlocks exclusive rewards and helps fund development.
Steel Aces is powered by trusted technologies from leading studios and infrastructure providers.
Join the Discord to talk to the dev team, or sign up for beta updates by email. Either way, you're first in line for new vehicles, open tests, and patch notes.
