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Rocket Wars

Local spaceship arena shooter for up to four players

Rooftop Panda · Released Jun 15, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 84
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Aug 16, 2017
Minimum PC
HD 3000
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Rocket Wars?

In this 2D, top-down space shooter, you pilot a ship, collect weapons and powerups, and try to destroy rival ships. Matches include free-for-all and two-on-two modes, with AI opponents filling unused player slots.

For you if...

  • +you like choosing ships with different strengths and weaknesses

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow, methodical combat over quick competitive rounds

What players say

88% of 84 reviews are positive

Players praise matches with friends, the variety of weapons and modes, and the value for money. Older reviews ask for online multiplayer.

Screenshots and trailer

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Rocket Wars system requirements

Minimum: HD 3000, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or Newer
Processor
1.66 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000/2000
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Gamepad or Controller Recommended

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or Newer
Processor
2.4 GHz Quad Core or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, ATI 7950 or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
400 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Gamepad or Controller Recommended

Does Rocket Wars have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Rocket Wars run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
18
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Danish, Russian, Bulgarian.

Does Rocket Wars use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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