Rocket Wars
Released Jun 2017
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
90% positive · 100 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
Rocket Wars launched on June 15, 2017 as a finished local multiplayer party game. The developer shipped one notable post-launch update on August 16, 2017, adding two new game modes (Space Ball and Entangled) along with various fixes and quality-of-life improvements. That update concluded with "we hope to bring you more updates in the future" — a vague expression of goodwill rather than a concrete commitment to further content. Since August 16, 2017, there have been no further developer communications, no patch notes, no announcements, and no unreleased DLC on the store. The store description reflects the content that exists in the game today, including the game modes added in that 2017 update. With no post-launch update pattern established beyond a single content drop nearly nine years ago, and no outstanding commitments from the developer, the game is best understood as a complete, self-contained product.
Evidence
Major update shipped adding two new game modes (Space Ball and Entangled), keyboard+controller support, new badges, and various fixes. Developer signed off with 'we hope to bring you more updates in the future' — a vague aspiration with no specific commitments.
Store description lists the full set of game modes including Space Ball and Entangled, matching the content delivered in the August 2017 update. No mention of upcoming content or future plans.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Rooftop Panda
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game

Rocket Wars is a fast-paced local multiplayer game for up to 4 players!
The game features crazy weapons, lots of powerups and several game modes.
Rocket Wars is the go-to party game when you have people over and are looking for fast and furious pvp battles!
In Rocket Wars you take control of a spaceship with different strengths and weaknesses and proceed to do all in your power to kill your enemies.

- 12 different spaceships, all with a unique look and stats
- Exciting game modes of which most can be played both as free for all and 2 versus 2:
- Deathmatch
- Survivor
- Nuke King
- Spaceball
- Entangled (2v2 only)
- Deathmatch
- Quick competitive gameplay sessions packed with action
- Titles for all at the end, both good and bad
The game also features AI opponents to fill the lasts slots if you are less than 4 people playing.

Rocket Wars is designed to be a party game you can play with any of your friends when you hang out and need to determine who is superior!
We recommend playing Rocket Wars with controllers for the best experience.
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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