Old crapware Tank RTS game on Windows XP?

I'm having a nostalgia itch that I can't quite put my finger on...

I remember it came with a small suite of games that were published by a third party and shoehorned into my family's old windows installation. My favorite by far was an RTS game where you were in control of a variety of tanks, helicopters, etc. and had to clear a scenario of enemy armor. There were also limited-use airstrikes and stuff you could call. There were only 2 missions in the free tier, but they were quite a lot of fun to child-me.

Searching around GoG and Steam I didn't see what I'm looking for... it's also entirely possible this game is lost to the ages if that 3rd party folded.

Anyone else remember something like this?

Posted Sep 25, 2019, 3:23 PM UTC

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byzantinebobby•

r/tipofmyjoystick/ would work better for this

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Lesic•

Not the game you are thinking about but may be even better. Try Warzone 2100. It's free and has got a somewhat modernized engine with HD resolutions.

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Mylittletony86•

Yeah, I have some good memories of that one.

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elmo85•

I see you found what you wanted, but I would also suggest C&C: Generals and Earth 2150 (the latter is surely available easily)

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I_Am_Zampano•

Def not crapware, but World in Conflict was an amazing RTS that took place in an alternative history where the cold war went hot and the Soviets invade the USA. Great story and gameplay. You control tanks, helicopters, troops, aircraft, etc.

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