Art of War: Red Tides
Early access since Dec 2016
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!
79% positive · 6,955 reviews
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In early access live service, development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access live service, development status unclear
Low confidence
Live Service
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Art of War: Red Tides is a free-to-play multiplayer strategy game that entered Steam Early Access on December 22, 2016 and has never left that status. The game received consistent and substantial updates from launch through early 2019, including new units, new arena modes, seasonal events (Winterfest, Springfest, anniversary celebrations), balance patches, and new game systems like voice chat and the Tactician Trial mode. This represented an active live-service operation with content rotating regularly.
However, the most recent developer communication on record is a brief server maintenance notice posted on July 20, 2020. There have been no patch notes, announcements, balance updates, events, or any other developer posts since that date. The game has been silent for nearly six years as of June 2026, which is far beyond the roughly 1–3 month cadence the developers maintained during their active period.
The game was never officially declared complete or released from Early Access. The developer, Game Science (now best known for Black Myth: Wukong), has not made any public statement about the future of Art of War: Red Tides. Given the multi-year silence with no explanation, no 1.0 release announcement, and no formal end-of-service notice, it is unclear whether the game is still being maintained in any capacity.
Evidence
Server maintenance notice — the last official communication from the developer. No content updates, patch notes, or announcements have followed since this date.
Patch 0.7.34 added the 2019 Springfest seasonal event with new skins, events, and store content — one of the last substantial content updates.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Game Science
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Game mechanics:
It is as simple as follows
Game features:
Monetization:
Art of War: Red Tides will adopt “free download + in-game purchase” pattern, and the in-game store will sell neither exclusive items that could influence the match, nor in-game currencies.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to:
The developer of the map Desert Strike of StarCraft 2. Without the enlightenment of the Desert Strike, Art of War: Red Tides could never be possible.
The test this time will have no wipe of progress. We will continue to optimize the units balance and other features, so you may find a lot of adjustments in a period. But never ever hesitate to share your opinions and advice with us, as you can help us make the game better.
Look forward to your advice and opinions.
Let’s start our journey, commanders!
It is as simple as follows
- Set troop: select a race, choose ten units under this race to set up your troop and then join the battle.
- Send troop: you have 12 seconds to prepare during each wave, and you need to observe the battle, speculate enemy’s intention and then send appropriate types and number of units to the battlefield.
- Destroy enemy turrets and base: continually overwhelm each enemy, unleash Commander Skills, cooperate with your teammates, pull down their three turrets one by one, and destroy their base.
Game features:
- Emphasize teamwork in confronting the enemy
- Support over 300 units that can fight smart in the fiery battle at the same time
- Command concisely, play smart, and operate conveniently on different devices
- With over 120 kinds of units in three races, the game emphasizes Strategic Thinking, the core element reflected in the classic strategy games. It is easy to learn but hard to master.
Monetization:
Art of War: Red Tides will adopt “free download + in-game purchase” pattern, and the in-game store will sell neither exclusive items that could influence the match, nor in-game currencies.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to:
The developer of the map Desert Strike of StarCraft 2. Without the enlightenment of the Desert Strike, Art of War: Red Tides could never be possible.
The test this time will have no wipe of progress. We will continue to optimize the units balance and other features, so you may find a lot of adjustments in a period. But never ever hesitate to share your opinions and advice with us, as you can help us make the game better.
Look forward to your advice and opinions.
Let’s start our journey, commanders!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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