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Tempest Rising player count chart
Tempest Rising has a small but active player base. 304 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 13% on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2025
Tempest Rising monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 293 | -44.72% | 685 |
| October 2026 | 530 | +122.69% | 1,587 |
| September 2026 | 238 | +194.28% | 1,389 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -22.62% | 472 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +29.24% | 610 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -31.99% | 472 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -14.22% | 694 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -7.22% | 809 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +40.42% | 872 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -31.15% | 621 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -11.22% | 902 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +63.08% | 1,016 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -38.26% | 623 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +50.6% | 1,009 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -28.5% | 670 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -34.38% | 937 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -16.64% | 1,428 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -67.68% | 1,713 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -43.47% | 5,300 |
| April 2025 | n/a | n/a | 9,376 |
How many people play Tempest Rising right now?
At this moment Tempest Rising has 304 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,448 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 428 players. Today's peak is 35% below its 30-day average daily peak of 656.
Tempest Rising player count history
Over the last 30 days Tempest Rising averaged a daily peak of 656 players, up 13% compared with the 30 days before (581). Its highest point this month (1,288) is 107% above the same period last year (623). In its first month after release (Apr 24, 2025) it peaked at 5,300 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 9,376, set on Apr 1, 2025.
Best time to play Tempest Rising
Based on the last 14 days, Tempest Rising is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 59% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Tempest Rising has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Tempest Rising
Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.
- Developer
- Slipgate Ironworks™
- Publisher
- 3D Realms, Knights Peak, Saber Interactive, XD
- Released
- Apr 24, 2025
- Genre
- Action, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 10 languages, 1 with full audio
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Tempest Rising price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Tempest Rising is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $29.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $25.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Tempest Rising price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.65 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $46.83 | +17% |
| Canada | C$ 53.99 | $38.38 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 59.95 | $41.19 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 67.99 | $37.69 | -6% |
| Brazil | R$134,90 | $24.51 | -39% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 529.99 | $28.34 | -29% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) cheapest | $23.99 | $23.99 | -40% |
| Poland | 145,00 zł | $36.86 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 39.90 | $48.72 | +22% |
| Norway | 475,00 kr | $50.38 | +26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $27.49 | $27.49 | -31% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $33.49 | $33.49 | -16% |
| South Africa | R 599.00 | $36.22 | -9% |
| India | ₹2,399.00 | $25.54 | -36% |
| Indonesia | Rp 439 000 | $24.25 | -39% |
| China | ¥165.00 | $24.73 | -38% |
| Japan | ¥6,300 | $39.79 | 0% |
| South Korea | ₩ 46,900 | $34.52 | -14% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Tempest Rising reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Tempest Rising on Twitch
Twitch category "Tempest Rising", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Tempest Rising Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 2 Nov 2026, with a peak of 169 viewers and 16 on average.
Tempest Rising streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Tempest Rising streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Tempest Rising achievements
Tempest Rising has 148 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 11.6% of them; the rarest, The Amazing Disappearing Base, is held by 0.0% of players.
Signal LostComplete the first mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level64.1%
Signal Lost +Complete the first mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level59.1%
The Hornet's NestComplete the second mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level54.3%
Marked for DeathKill 50 Intel Marked enemy units with 'Networked' units in one mission or match48.9%
Marked for lifeIntel Mark 98 units over one mission or match46.3%
The Hornet's Nest +Complete the second mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level45.2%
ParadroppedComplete the third mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level44.9%
RetaliationComplete the fourth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level37.7%
Harvest The TempestComplete the first mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level37.2%
Paradropped +Complete the third mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level36.0%
Plowing the FieldsHarvest 200,000$ worth of tempest in one mission or match35.5%
Retaliation +Complete the fourth mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level34.9%
MultitaskerHave 10 Construction Sites active at one time34.2%
The PassComplete the fifth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level33.0%
The InformantComplete the second mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level31.6%
Pull That Base ApartComplete the sixth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level30.0%
Western BBQKill 25 Field Scout units with Ignitor units in one mission or match30.0%
Public RelationsComplete the seventh mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level27.8%
You Can't See MeHave 25 Units be Invisible at one time27.3%
RedirectionComplete the third mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level27.1%
The Ancient BasinComplete the eighth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level25.4%
Ancient PowerComplete the ninth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level24.3%
The Ultimate Silo-festConstruct 10 Silos in one mission or match24.2%
Where it HurtsComplete the fourth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level23.9%
Public Relations +Complete the seventh mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level23.3%
The Fall of AlexandriaComplete the tenth mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level22.8%
The Informant +Complete the second mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level22.0%
Heart of GlassComplete the eleventh and final mission of the GDF Campaign on any difficulty level21.8%
GDF RecruitComplete the GDF Campaign on Easy Difficulty21.8%
The Pass +Complete the fifth mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level21.7%
Heart of Glass +Complete the eleventh mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level21.6%
Rat CatcherComplete the fifth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level21.4%
Pull That Base Apart +Complete the sixth mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level21.0%
Rat Catcher +Complete the fifth mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level20.7%
Obstacle CourseBeat the Skirmish AI on "Easy" while playing as GDF20.7%
Harvesting DutyComplete the sixth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level19.5%
Sins of the SonComplete the seventh mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level18.9%
GDF SergeantComplete the GDF Campaign on Normal Difficulty18.7%
Sins of the Son +Complete the seventh mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level18.3%
Fortress of SolitudeConstruct 50 Concrete Walls in one mission or match17.9%
BuriedComplete the eighth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level17.5%
Power of the TempestComplete the ninth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level17.3%
Harvesting Duty +Complete the sixth mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level17.1%
Power of the Tempest +Complete the ninth mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level16.7%
Buried +Complete the eighth mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level16.2%
Ancient Power +Complete the ninth mission of the GDF Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level15.7%
The Fall of a DynastyComplete the tenth mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level15.7%
Dynasty ConscriptComplete the Dynasty Campaign on Easy Difficulty15.1%
Fire Of The GodsComplete the eleventh and final mission of the Dynasty Campaign on any difficulty level15.0%
Boot CampBeat the Skirmish AI on "Normal" while playing as GDF14.8%
Drive By MechanicDeploy the Shieldmaiden's 'Repair Turret' 20 times in one mission or match13.9%
Redirection +Complete the third mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level13.6%
Participation TrophyHidden achievement12.9%
Dynasty Field OfficerComplete the Dynasty Campaign on Normal Difficulty12.8%
Fire Of The Gods +Complete the eleventh mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level12.4%
Air Traffic ControllerConstruct 12 Air Pads in one mission or match12.4%
The Fall of a Dynasty +Complete the tenth mission of the Dynasty Campaign, alongside all of its secondary objectives on any difficulty level12.3%
Partying like its 1998Win 1 Multiplayer Match12.3%
ConscriptionBeat the Skirmish AI on "Easy" while playing as Dynasty12.0%
Squatters RightsCapture 15 enemy buildings with either Engineers or Technicians in one mission or match11.8%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 148 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Tempest Rising DLC
Tempest Rising has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tempest Rising: The Veti’s Wrath ↗ | $19.99 | |
| Tempest Rising, Map Editor ↗ | Free | |
Latest Tempest Rising news and patch notes
- Oct 29, 2026 Minor Bug & Balance Update
- Oct 7, 2026 Hotfix Update #13 Patch notes
- Oct 1, 2026 Veti's Wrath DLC Launch Stream
- Sep 29, 2026 The Veti's Wrath Expansion is available NOW!
- Sep 29, 2026 Veti Faction Changes (Since Beta) Patch notes
- Sep 28, 2026 Veti Faction Overview, Aerial Units
- Sep 26, 2026 Veti Faction Overview, Specialist Units
- Sep 25, 2026 Veti Faction Overview, Vehicle Units
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Tempest Rising FAQ
Is Tempest Rising dead?
Tempest Rising has a small but active player base. 304 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 13% on the month before).
How many people play Tempest Rising?
304 people are playing Tempest Rising on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 428 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Tempest Rising?
Tempest Rising reached its all-time Steam peak of 9,376 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2025.
Is Tempest Rising growing or declining?
Tempest Rising is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 656, up 13% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Tempest Rising most active?
Tempest Rising usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Tempest Rising cost?
Tempest Rising costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Tempest Rising has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Tempest Rising on Steam is $25.99 (35% off), on Dec 10, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $39.99 right now.
Is Tempest Rising on sale right now?
No, Tempest Rising is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 35%.
Where is Tempest Rising cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Tempest Rising is cheapest in Argentina (LATAM USD) at $23.99, about $23.99 or 40% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Tempest Rising good?
Steam players rate Tempest Rising Very Positive: 86% of 12,332 reviews are positive.
When did Tempest Rising come out?
Tempest Rising was released on Steam on Apr 24, 2025.
Who made Tempest Rising?
Tempest Rising was developed by Slipgate Ironworks™ and published by 3D Realms, Knights Peak, Saber Interactive, XD.
Is Tempest Rising still worth playing?
Tempest Rising has a smaller but active community on Steam today (304 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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