- 2+players
- PC
Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Split-screen is not confirmed.
- Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed.
- Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.
How it plays
Is it good
86%
Very positive on Steam
- 80MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)
- 79Top criticsOpenCritic · Nov 2025 (OpenCritic top critic average, 42 reviews, as of Nov 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 80%RecommendOpenCritic · Nov 2025 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 44 reviews, as of Nov 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
200 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Steam lists online multiplayer for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 86% positive of 10,000 Steam reviews.
- 2+
Quick facts
- Developer
- Slipgate Ironworks™
- Publisher
- 3D Realms
- Platforms
- PC
- Released
- Apr 24, 2025 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 10 languages, voices in English
Answers
- Does Tempest Rising 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 Tempest Rising?
- No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
- What platforms is Tempest Rising on?
- PC.
- Does Tempest Rising work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Tempest Rising free?
- No, it's a paid game.
