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KoS · Published by KoS · Official site ↗
Positive — 98% positive (49 reviews) · 20 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Maze-style tank battles with rogue-lite progression in the style of Ukrainian embroidery. Each tank holds a backstory of a man who went to war to protect his loved ones. Choose your path and combat style, play solo or with a friend, and drive the enemy out of Ukraine.
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Action, Indie, RPG · 2025 · More under £5 games
Threads of War invites you to command tanks and weave through Ukrainian corridors in a unique maze-style battle experience. Choose your combat style, unlock stories, and drive the enemy out in solo or co-op play.
About this game
Threads of War is a fusion of Battle City mechanics and rogue-lite map progression.
Ukraine is under attack by mechanized hordes of unclean forces: weak but numerous demons, fast werewolves, and heavy monsters. Become one of the hundreds of thousands of warriors of light who rose to defend their families, their homeland, and their future. The game tells the story of how Ukrainian territories were liberated during the first year of the war: from Hostomel to Kherson.
The game was developed by two Ukrainians - a father and son - who aimed to convey the story of Ukraine’s liberation in this brutal modern war through metaphors, folklore imagery, and traditional Ukrainian embroidery.
25% of the earnings will be donated to trusted units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for urgent needs.
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The game not only entertains but also reflects our view of the war. Behind each tank icon lies a human life - a person who lived, dreamed, worked, and loved. War means countless human tragedies, and through its mechanics, the game allows players to feel that reality.
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We took the core of Battle City, kept its fun elements, but modernized and enriched it with new mechanics like ammo collection, passive and active bonuses, boss battles, and more. We've also created enemies with unique behaviors. As a result, you get endless variety: enemy tank combinations create new challenges, bonus synergies generate fresh combat strategies, and location generators make each battle unique.
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After each level, you decide how to progress on the map. Some areas may have valuable bonuses, some let you buy missing shields, and others may allow you to avoid a battle. The map lets you optimize your route based on your playstyle. After each run, you gain experience that unlocks new active and passive bonuses.
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The game features a cooperative campaign for two players. After completing each level, the player with the higher score gets to choose a bonus first. This can lead to fun and competitive moments between you and your partner. You’ll support each other, steal upgrades from under each other’s noses, and compete for points.
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Want to swap patterns for space battles? Or go underwater? Return to a classic 8-bit style or recreate World War II combat? Threads of War allows you to completely redraw enemies and environments and, if you wish, share your creations with others. Or you can simply download mods created by other players and enjoy a whole new visual style.
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In the game, you'll pass through key cities liberated by the Ukrainian army in 2022: liberate the north of Ukraine, take part in the Kharkiv counteroffensive, and drive the enemy from the right bank of the Kherson region.
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You can unleash your creativity and build your own level. Not only can you design the layout, but you can also place ammo and bonuses, and set the number and types of enemies.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Threads of War is now available in Polish!
Threads of War tells the story of the first year of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Throughout that year, Poland's humanitarian, military, logistical and political support meant a great deal to our people - and we are deeply grateful to our Polish friends for it.That's why this localization is special to us. I'm truly glad that Polish players can now walk through the first year of the war in their own language.Special thanks to Krystian "Krishakh" Pruchnicki for his excellent work on the translation. Thank you, my friend, for bringing Threads of War closer to players from Poland!Read full article on Community Announcements (_K_o_S_)AnnouncementsOfficial
Get an Extra 10% Off with the Threads of War + Death From Above Bundle
Our game, Threads of War, has joined forces in a joint Steam bundle with Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory. Both projects focus on resisting russian invaders. While Threads of War features tank battles with rogue-lite mechanics and traditional Ukrainian embroidery aesthetics, Death From Above puts you in command of a Ukrainian military drone to destroy enemy armor and positions.The bundle uses Steam's "Complete the Set" format. If you already own one of the games, you can buy the other with an additional 10% discount. If you don't own either, the discount applies to the full set.Both our team and the developers of Death From Above donate a portion of sales proceeds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and charity funds (including "Come Back Alive" and "Army of Drones").By purchasing the bundle, you get two Ukrainian games at a better price while supporting Ukrainian troops. Thank you for your support, and enjoy the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (_K_o_S_)AnnouncementsOfficial
Threads of War is now available in Italian!
Every new language in the game is an opportunity to share Ukrainian culture and tell the story of our struggle to more people around the world. We are truly grateful to our community for supporting this mission.Special thanks to Leonardo Raimondi for his wonderful work on the translation. Now, Threads of War is one step closer to our players in Italy!Read full article on Community Announcements (_K_o_S_)Patch NotesOfficial
Fixed a bug with an “invisible” block.
It turned out that the texture of the damaged block wasn’t rendering in the embroidery-style theme. As a result, after destroying a block, it could look like you were running into an invisible block.We’ve fixed the bug. Everything now renders correctly.As a reminder, you can shoot a Special Bullet, which destroys blocks in a single shot but doesn’t damage enemies, and a Combat Bullet, which destroys enemies but takes two shots to break blocks. Use these bullets tactically.And if you’re enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam - it really helps us become more visible to other players.Read full article on Community Announcements (_K_o_S_)Patch NotesOfficial
The “Creative Freedom” update is now available!
Want to trade battles amidst embroidery for dogfights in space? Or maybe go underwater? Whether you want to return to a classic 8-bit style or recreate the battles of WWII, the choice is now yours.Threads of War now lets you completely redesign your enemies and environments. You can share your unique creations with the world, or simply download mods made by other players to enjoy a fresh gameplay experience.We’ve prepared two official mods to demonstrate what’s possible. Head over to the Steam Workshop (https://steamcommunity.com/app/2917630/workshop/), subscribe to the mods, launch the game, and pick your new style:Once activated, jump into the Single-player or Co-op Campaign, or fire up Skirmish mode. The new visuals will be applied wherever possible.Want to build your own modification? Check out our guide - and start experimenting!If you enjoyed our game, please consider leaving a review on Steam! It really helps us increase the game’s visibility.Have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (_K_o_S_)
