TABS
About TABS: Campaign and Sandbox Army Battle Game
TABS drops players into absurd, physics-driven army battles where comedic chaos and genuine strategic thinking collide. The game's two main modes — Campaign and Sandbox — give players the freedom to either work within a budget to defeat enemy forces or assemble both armies without any spending limits and simply watch the mayhem unfold. Opposing armies are placed on opposite sides of the map, and the moment a player presses "Start," both sides rush forward and clash until one is completely defeated. The straightforward controls, variety of units, and the sheer comedic effect of figures tumbling across the battlefield pull players in from the very first seconds.
In one scene, a blue humanoid figure stands with several brown shafts protruding from its chest and head. Another moment shows two opposing lines of red and blue humanoid figures hurling four-pointed star objects at each other across a green field. A separate scene features a red wooden sleigh loaded with green and red wrapped boxes, pulled by a brown reindeer model across a yellow environment.
How to Play TABS
The core task is to act as a military strategist — position troops within a budget so your team wins the battle. Place soldiers on the battlefield, then press Start to send both armies into combat. Absurd movements of figures on the battlefield reduce the seriousness and add chaos to each round, making every match feel distinct. As soon as one army is defeated, the battle stops and the result is announced.
Game Modes
- Play: face an enemy army and strategically position your warriors to achieve victory
- Sandbox: arrange figures for both teams and observe the outcome, with no budget limits for assembling teams
Characters / Heroes / Skins
- Vikings: fierce and powerful Viking warriors
- Crusaders: medieval Crusader warriors with the ability to use a catapult
- Greece: Greek troops, featuring mounted cavalry
- Asia: Japanese warriors equipped with unique weapons and martial arts skills
- Napoleon: characteristics of the 19th-century French army: muskets, barrels, cannons
- Neon: futuristic weaponry inspired by science fiction
- Misc: various characters that mainly reference history or pop culture
Controls
Desktop
- WASD: camera control
- Mouse / Cursor: camera view (only in battle mode)
- Left Mouse Button: position characters, select options
- F: free camera before the battle starts
- T: slow down time in battle mode
- ESC: exit combat mode
Mobile Devices
- Left side of the screen: camera movement
- Right side of the screen: camera view (only in battle mode)
- Buttons on the screen: interact and select options
FAQ
What is the difference between Campaign and Sandbox in TABS?
In Campaign, a limited amount of in-game money is given to build an army and defeat enemy forces. In Sandbox, there is no money limit and both armies are built by the player, letting them observe the outcome freely.
How does a battle end?
As soon as one of the armies is fully defeated, the battle stops and the player is informed who won.
Which faction can use a catapult?
The Crusaders faction includes medieval warriors with the ability to use a catapult.
Can time be slowed during a battle?
Yes — pressing T on desktop slows down time while in battle mode, letting players watch the chaos unfold at a reduced pace.
What makes each round feel different?
The absurd movements of figures on the battlefield reduce the seriousness and add chaos to the proceedings, making each round unique.
Games You Might Like
Fans of army-building strategy will find a strong match in Musketeers Gunpowder vs Steel, a historical tactics game where commanding diverse soldiers through intense 17th-century battles shares TABS's focus on troop positioning and battlefield decision-making. Army Evolution: Merge & Tactics lets players build armies spanning knights, special forces, and futuristic robots, offering the same multi-era unit variety found across TABS's faction roster. For those drawn to the red-versus-blue team clashes at the heart of TABS, Blue versus Red: Who's better? delivers team battles across multiple maps with a wide range of weapons and upgrades.
Explore more titles in the same vein through the full collection of PvE games on Playgama, or browse the broader 3D games category for more army and war experiences with clean three-dimensional visuals.
