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Rusted Warfare - RTS

Large-scale 2D real-time strategy with extensive mod support

Corroding Games · Released Jul 14, 2017

IndieStrategy

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 7,184
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 71 in 30 days
Players
202
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Nov 12, 2022
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Rusted Warfare - RTS?

A 2D real-time strategy game built around base construction and large battles with more than 50 unit types and upgrades. You command forces in single-player, cooperative, or competitive matches, and can create multiplayer scenarios in the sandbox editor.

For you if...

  • +you want a beginner-friendly entry into real-time strategy
  • +you enjoy community mods and total conversions
  • +you like cooperative and competitive online matches

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike managing large armies in real time
  • −you want detailed graphics rather than simple pixel art

What players say

96% of 7,184 reviews are positive · 91% of 71 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the modding community, approachable base game, and large-scale battles. The most common complaint is repeated crashing, especially on large maps; some players also criticize pathfinding and multiplayer reliability.

Players over time

▼ -19% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 243 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Sep 26, 2026146
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Sep 24, 2026120
Sep 23, 2026162
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Sep 22, 2026114
Sep 21, 2026182

Screenshots and trailer

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Rusted Warfare - RTS system requirements

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

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Rusted Warfare - RTS?

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or later
Processor
1.8GHz single core
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Does Rusted Warfare - RTS have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Rusted Warfare - RTS run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Rusted Warfare - RTS 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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