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Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising

Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy Slipgate Ironworks April 18, 2025
4.0 (12 ratings)

Briefing

Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. In the fallout from the war, a strange red electrical vine known as Tempest started spreading across the planet and changed the course of history.

Tempest Rising gives players full command as they build up their bases, lead armies into battle, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious. Experience the story of two different factions across two campaigns with deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill, with built-in customization options that let players approach the game their own way in both single-player and multiplayer.


Summary

Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile Crisis went nuclear. In the fallout from the war, a strange red electrical vine known as Tempest started spreading across the planet and changed the course of history. Tempest Rising gives players full command as they build up their bases, lead armies into battle, and execute bold strategies to emerge victorious. Experience the story of two different factions across two campaigns with deep and rewarding gameplay that keeps the focus on strategy and skill, with built-in customization options that let players approach the game their own way in both single-player and multiplayer.

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Details

IGDB ID
213240
Status
Released
First Release
April 18, 2025
Release Dates
Apr 18, 2025 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Apr 17, 2025 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Rating
4.0/10
Rating Count
12
Hypes
22
Time to Beat
Normally: 82800h
Additional Websites
https://bsky.app/profile/tempestrts.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Tempest%20Rising https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_Rising https://discord.gg/tempestrising https://x.com/TempestRTS https://tempestrising.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@3drealmsgames https://www.reddit.com/r/TempestRising/ https://tempestrising.wiki.gg/wiki/Tempest_Rising_Wiki https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920

Taxonomies

Genres Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Slipgate Ironworks
Publishers 3D Realms, Knights Peak, Saber Interactive
Perspectives Bird view / Isometric
Status Main Game