WARGROUNDZ
Build your base. Harvest resources. Research technology. Crush your enemies.
Command Your Army
Deep real-time strategy mechanics inspired by classic RTS games, built for the modern browser.
Base Building
Construct HQs, Barracks, Factories, Power Plants, Turrets, and more. Build sprawling bases and defend them against enemy assaults.
Resource Management
Harvest Gold, Steel, and Oil from the map. Send workers to mine deposits and manage your economy to fuel your war machine.
Tech Tree
Research 20+ upgrades across Military, Economy, and Defense branches. Out-tech your opponents to gain the battlefield edge.
15+ Unit Types
Deploy Workers, Riflemen, Tanks, Heavy Tanks, Artillery, Rocket Troopers, Helicopters, Attack Jets, Bombers, and more.
Real-Time Multiplayer
Battle up to 8 players online in real-time. 30 tick/sec server simulation ensures smooth, responsive gameplay.
AI Skirmish
Practice against AI opponents with 4 difficulty levels — Easy, Normal, Hard, and Brutal. Choose 1-4 AI enemies.
5-Mission Campaign
Story-driven campaign with 5 escalating missions across unique maps. Progress is saved automatically.
Fog of War
Classic fog of war mechanics. Scout the map to reveal enemy positions and plan your strategy accordingly.
10 Map Types
Random, Mountain, Valley, Desert, Island, Canyon, Archipelago, Volcanic, Plateau, and River Valley maps.
Choose Your Battle
Multiple ways to play, from solo practice to all-out multiplayer warfare.
Skirmish
Single player vs AI. Choose your map, difficulty, number of opponents, starting resources, and game speed.
- 4 AI difficulty levels
- 1-4 AI opponents
- 10 map types
- Adjustable resources & speed
Multiplayer
Battle real players online in real-time. Form strategies, coordinate attacks, and dominate the battlefield.
- Up to 8 players
- Real-time WebSocket sync
- In-game chat
- Live minimap
Campaign
Story-driven missions. Follow the narrative of the Rising Storm conflict through 5 escalating battles with unique objectives.
- 5 story missions
- Escalating difficulty
- Unique maps & conditions
- Progress saved
Your Forces
Command 15+ unique unit types across infantry, vehicles, and air. Each has distinct strengths, weaknesses, and battlefield roles.
Build Your Fortress
12 building types form the backbone of your war machine. Manage power, resources, and defenses to outlast your enemies.
How to Play
Master the battlefield in minutes. Here's everything you need to know.
Enter the Battlefield
Choose your commander name and hit ENTER BATTLEFIELD. Select a game mode from the main menu.
Build Your Base
Select your workers and press [B] (or long-press on mobile) to open the build menu. Start with a Power Plant, then a Refinery, Steel Mill, and Barracks to train infantry.
Gather Resources
Select workers and press [G] (or long-press → Gather on mobile) to auto-harvest from nearby Iron Deposits, Gold Mines, and Oil Wells. Workers return resources automatically.
Train Units & Research
Build Barracks for infantry, Factories for vehicles, and Airbases for air units. Construct a Research Lab to unlock tech upgrades.
Command & Conquer
Left-click to select, right-click to move/attack. Drag for box select. Use [A] for attack-move, [S] to stop, [Space] to center on your base. On mobile: tap to select, long-press for commands, two-finger drag to pan, pinch to zoom.
Crush Your Enemies
Scout with fog of war, manage your supply cap, and launch coordinated attacks. Destroy all enemy buildings to claim victory.
Desktop Controls (Mouse & Keyboard)
Mobile Controls (Touch)
Questions & Answers
Yes! WarGroundz: Rising Storm is completely free to play. No download, no installation — just open your browser and start playing.
No. WarGroundz runs entirely in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas and WebSocket technology. Just visit wargroundz.com and click Play.
Yes! Choose Multiplayer mode from the main menu to battle online. Share the URL with friends and enter the same battlefield.
WarGroundz works on modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. For best performance, use the latest version of your browser.
Yes! Skirmish mode lets you play against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, map type, and resource levels. Campaign mode offers 5 story-driven missions with escalating difficulty. Perfect for learning the game before jumping into multiplayer.
Yes! WarGroundz supports touch controls on mobile devices. Tap to select units, long-press to open the command menu, drag to box-select, two-finger drag to pan the camera, and pinch to zoom. You can also spectate live games if you prefer to watch.
Choose Multiplayer from the main menu to enter the lobby. Create a room or join an existing one. The host selects map, resources, and speed settings. When all players are ready, the host starts the game and everyone connects to the same battlefield in real-time.
Ready for Battle?
Join the fight now. No download, no signup, no waiting.