BattleTabs

Turn-based naval duels with hidden fleets and ship abilities

Gangbusters Ltd · Released Aug 11, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 51
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 day ago; Nov 6, 2026
Minimum PC: WebGL 2.0 compatible GPU; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BattleTabs?

A free-to-play naval strategy game played in one-on-one matches. You assemble a fleet of four ships, conceal their positions, and search for enemy vessels, using abilities to locate targets, attack, or protect your own ships.

For you if...

+you enjoy predicting an opponent's next move
+you prefer short competitive matches over lengthy sessions

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action over turn-based decisions
−you want enemy positions visible rather than hidden

What players say

88% of 51 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical depth, fleet-building choices, and welcoming community. An experienced reviewer reports longer matchmaking waits during timed challenges after updates, while another complains about facing much higher-level opponents.

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BattleTabs system requirements

Minimum: WebGL 2.0 compatible GPU, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run BattleTabs?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
Graphics: WebGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2000 MB available space

Does BattleTabs have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does BattleTabs run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 92
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese.

Does BattleTabs use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

This game uses AI for coding, some in-game 2D elements, and localisations.

The statement mentions: Text & translationsCode

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam