Tempest Rising

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Tempest Rising

Slipgate Ironworks (with 2B Games)

Windows (PC, Steam)Paid (one-time purchase; Standard and Deluxe editions)

Health Score

GOOD

Official Website

About This Game

Tempest Rising is a modern real-time strategy (RTS) inspired by classic 90s/2000s RTS games. Players build bases, gather resources, customize forces and command large-scale battles across single-player campaigns and online multiplayer. The tone is military/warfare-focused with strategic planning, base-building and destructive combat visuals.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Depicts battlefield violence (soldiers burned
•blown up) which may be upsetting to younger children
•Online multiplayer exposes players to unmoderated opponents/chat and potential toxicity
•initial launch reports noted missing features/bugs for some players.

Positives

•Deep
•tactical RTS gameplay that rewards planning
•Strong single-player campaigns and nostalgic C&C-style design
•Polished presentation and soundtrack.

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Official Ratings

Not Rated

ESRB

Estimate: Violence (soldiers shotburnedexplosions)

Estimate: Online multiplayer; Ranked matchmaking; No known in-game purchases or loot boxes at launch

Not Rated

PEGI

Estimate: Violence/War themes

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Gameplay is complex and depicts battlefield violence. Not recommended for preschool children.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended. Too complex strategically and contains war violence; consider age-appropriate alternatives.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Use with caution and parental supervision. The game requires planning and reading, and shows soldiers being shot/exploded. If allowed, restrict online play and play co-operatively with a parent.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Generally appropriate with guidance. Teens can handle the strategy and non-graphic violence, but supervise online interactions and ensure limits on playtime.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate. Mature teens can be trusted to play independently; online multiplayer still carries social risk from strangers.