Indie developer Benkimchi has unveiled DREADNOUGHT: TARTARUS, a captivating anime-inspired game described as a “semi-automated strategic simulation” where players command a colossal sci-fi battleship.
DREADNOUGHT: TARTARUS is currently in the works for Windows PC, set to be available on Steam later in 2026. The game has already garnered over 10,000 wishlists within just 2 days of its announcement.
Discover more about the game and watch its reveal trailer below:
Game Overview
DREADNOUGHT: TARTARUS is a strategic simulation game focused on a massive battleship. Take charge of this formidable warship as it traverses vast battlefields, obliterating everything in its wake. Players will navigate the DREADNOUGHT through active war zones, facing various adversaries including urban defenses, military forces, monsters, and alien invaders.
Story
In the year FC 2057, an immense unidentified battleship emerges in Earth’s orbit, posing a grave threat to humanity. With its sheer size and destructive power, the origins of this behemoth remain a mystery as a war erupts.
Modular Battleship Customization
TARTARUS is a versatile war machine that can be customized in various ways. Players have the freedom to modify the battleship’s hull structures, weaponry, support units, and tactical loadouts, influencing its combat capabilities and strategic presence.
Strategic Path Planning & Battlefield Progression
Combat in DREADNOUGHT: TARTARUS unfolds as a continuous campaign on a strategic map. Before entering a war zone, players must plan their approach, select targets, and adapt tactical configurations based on the evolving battlefield conditions, shaping the outcome of the conflict.
