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As a battlefield commander, choose ten units from one of three races, counter enemy waves, and help your team destroy its turrets and base.
Released 22 Dec 2016
Build Ten-Unit Armies
Counter Enemy Waves
Deploy Between Waves
Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!
Developed by Game Science · Published by Game Science







Choose one of three races and assemble a force of ten unit types from its roster. The game frames you as a commander directing a team against enemy forces.
Before each wave, use a 12-second preparation window to assess the battle and send units suited to the opposition. Troops fight automatically, so your decisions focus on composition, timing, and countering enemy choices rather than direct unit control.
Coordinate with teammates, use Commander Skills, and push through enemy defenses by destroying three turrets and then the base. The three races offer different units and tactical options to experiment with across battles.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its tactical unit selection, counterplay, and varied race rosters, along with the satisfaction of coordinating team matches. Some also praise its sci-fi visuals. Other reviews mention long matchmaking waits, difficulty learning its mechanics, and concerns about balance or ongoing support.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Players | 1–6 |
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| Multiplayer | Art of War: Red Tides supports online multiplayer focused on PvP. The provided information consistently identifies 1v1 and 3v3 play, with 3v3 described as the core or most popular mode. Online co-op is also indicated through team-based play against AI, and cross-platform play on the same platform ecosystem is stated between devices such as smartphones and PC. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is stated. The description only cites Desert Strike from StarCraft 2 as inspiration. |
| Controller required | No |
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