Impulse of War

Feb 24, 2017
2+players

Early access

Action · Racing · Simulation

Stop! You haven't captured the train yet? Didn't build a base and haven't mastered the planet? I won't jump from a springboard to take the flag! I'll be waiting for you!

64%Mixed430 Steam reviews

Who can play

Store

Split-screen is not confirmed.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed.
Free to play.

SteamPrice on SteamPlay free

Free to play

How it plays

Is it good

64%

Mixed on Steam

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Every way to play together

Steam lists online multiplayer for PC. Free to play. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 64% positive of 430 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
Not listed
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, versus

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Dmitry Medvedev
Platforms: PC
Released: Feb 24, 2017 on PC
Early access: Still in early access on Steam
Languages: Text in 2 languages

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Impulse of War have couch co-op?: No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
Do you need two copies of Impulse of War?: No. It's free to play.
What platforms is Impulse of War on?: PC.
Is Impulse of War free?: Yes, it's free to play.

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