What people complain about and love in 2026
Shared report · refreshed weekly · updated Oct 29, 2026
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units.
Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play · Free · out since 2013 · from the Steam descriptionGrind complaints in War Thunder come down to slow vehicle progression, the time it takes to play, slow jet unlocks and premium as the only practical shortcut.
OneStar read 2,024 Steam reviews of War Thunder posted from Dec 2025 to Oct 2026. Of the 2,024 people who reviewed War Thunder in OneStar's sample, 52% complain and 53% praise it. The top complaints about War Thunder are grind (25% of complaints), matchmaking and balance (14%) and pay to win (12%). In OneStar's sample of War Thunder reviews, 2% of reviewers say they're quitting. OneStar's report on War Thunder was last updated on Oct 29, 2026.
What goes wrong
I'm tired of them messing with the RP you get.
I hate BR point so much cuz it will put you in batlle against more modern tank!
100% pay to win, rigged matches.
War Thunder has some of the most agonizing gameplay I’ve experienced in a game.
Greedy company, non-caring towards the player base, lacking of any kind of useful update sense. Save your energy and bank account and go play battlefield.
What goes well
very good game I love it
FUGGIN AMAZING DOG FIGHTS, most fun i have had in years and unlocking new aircraft is FUGGIN ADDICTIVE!!!!
excellent graphics
Tanks, Planes, and Ships. For FREE!!! what else can you ask for? Join the fun! its worth it
SO FUN TO PLAY WITH FREINDS
Reasons for quitting
The main complaint of the 38 reviewers who say they stopped or are quitting
What they use it for
210 of 2,024 reviewers said; shares are of them
If you are going to get this game, then you are likely either spending most of your time buying the premium vehicles or try to grind the tech trees, I chose the latter and it is pain and so I quit...
i love war thunder because of all of the tanks and its so fun to play with anyone like ur friends and also even ur family but sometimes it is quite ragebaiting but i still like it
in air sim You can play for 2 hours, be first in leaderboard, win a match and still loose silver lions
What they ask for
61 reviews ask for something
Who is saying it
The biggest clear differences between audiences; 6 more with a free account
TenureLong-time user: say they're quitting 5.9x as often as everyone (10% vs 2%).
RecommendationNot recommended: mention developer and updates 1.9x as often as everyone (8% vs 5%).
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