Moduwar

Moduwar

Early access since Jun 2025

Moduwar is an adaptive organic RTS where you control an alien creature, Modu - and your body is your army. Grow new organs, split, merge and mutate them into unique units that adapt to your needs as you fight against human and alien threats in single and multiplayer modes.

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Evaluation

Moduwar has been in Steam Early Access since June 3, 2025, and Biohex Studios has maintained a consistent, high-tempo update cadence throughout the Early Access period. On July 10, 2026 — today — the studio shipped what it calls the "biggest and most important Moduwar update yet": the Campaign Update (v0.7000). This update delivered 3 new campaign levels packed with story content, voice acting, and new NPCs; the long-promised Factions system with 3 distinct Modu factions (Human-Modu, Free-Modu, and Chimera-Modu); and 3 new faction-exclusive organs. This fulfilled the core commitments announced in the March 2026 dev blog. However, the July 10 update itself introduces new outstanding commitments: it explicitly states that each of the 3 factions will "eventually have 3 unique special faction organs," but currently each faction only has one. That means 6 additional faction organs are planned. Combined with the June 25, 2026 patch note confirming Level 7 is "deep in development" with new mechanics already prototyped, and the March 2026 blog announcing both Level 7 and Level 8, there is a clear pipeline of named, unshipped content still being actively built. The developer has published updates roughly every 1–3 months since launch and has shown no indication of concluding Early Access or winding down development.
Evidence
Campaign Update v0.7000 shipped: 3 new campaign levels, 3 Modu factions, 3 new faction organs. Update states each faction will 'eventually have 3 unique special faction organs' — currently only 1 each, signaling 6 more faction organs planned.
news post · Jul 10, 2026 source content planned
high
Patch v0.6952 confirms Level 7 is 'deep in development' with new mechanics described (slowing and carrying). Engine organ capacity doubled from 32 to 64 slots specifically to accommodate new organs 'in the polishing stages.'
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jun 2025

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Firesquid
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Moduwar is a Real-Time Strategy game that redefines the genre with its unique modular gameplay. Instead of commanding traditional units, you control the Modu, a highly adaptable native species of water-dwelling creature capable of growing, merging, and splitting their organic structures in real time. By strategically evolving different organs, you create custom units that adapt to any battle scenario.

Use resources to grow your Modu starting with the heart, the most vital organ you must protect at all costs. You can expand your Modu by growing tiles off your body and placing new organs on top of them. As you play, you learn to grow more useful and specialized organs to face any battle.

Split tiles into singular organ units to scout your enemies quickly and give yourself the strategic advantage. Split and merge multiple tiles to build your armada, combine your organs to unlock unique abilities, send them to war or merge back with your main body to stand your ground!

In the single-player campaign, you fight for survival and liberation, unlocking new organ combinations and evolving abilities while commanding one of three distinct factions, but the battle doesn’t end there.

Moduwar offers multiple game modes in addition to the single-player campaign:

  • Multiplayer (Up to 4 Players) – Compete or cooperate in dynamic battles.

  • Arena Mode – Test your best Modu builds in intense battles.

  • Survival Mode – Face relentless waves of enemies in a fight for endurance.

  • Classic Skirmish – Engage in tactical battles with customizable settings.

Set in the rich and dangerous world of Arkadia, Moduwar immerses you in an alien ecosystem filled with awe-inspiring and terrifying creatures. However, Arkadia is under siege—two invading forces, the technologically advanced Humans and the ruthless Chimera, have enslaved the native Modu, turning them into living weapons of war.

You are a Modu forced to serve the ERE - Earth Repatriation Expedition. Will you continue to fight under the ERE, or break the shackles and set yourself free?

Your choices will determine the fate of all life on Arkadia, the galaxy and the Moduwar!

Last evaluated Jul 10, 2026
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