<p>Recently, two-dimensional metal chalcogenides fascinated widespread interest in the field of electrochemical energy storage devices and exclusively used in supercapacitors and metal-ion batteries. Tin-based chalcogenides are proposed as an anode material for batteries due to their promising properties, including tunable interlayer spacing, high conductivity and surface chemistry. However, issues like major volume expansion during cycling lead to structural degradation and compromise performance. This paper consolidates recent progress in mitigating these issues through alloying, nanostructuring, and composite development, offering insights into the electrochemical performance of tin-based chalcogenides. This mini-review provides an outline of the synthesis, advantages, limitations, and future research directions for tin-based chalcogenides aiming to enhance the viability of tin chalcogenides as an anode material for next-generation alkali-ion batteries.</p>