Rivality
Not a quick game. A long war.
Rivality is a persistent online strategy game. Build your base over days and weeks. Train armies, coordinate attacks with friends, and calculate travel times together. This is not a game you beat in an afternoon. Every building takes real time. Every attack has real consequences. Plan an attack on a base 200 clicks away with tanks at 9 PM. Wake up to a battle report.
Oil Economy
Pump crude oil, refine it into cash, and expand your storage. Your economy fuels everything, from buildings to troops.
Real-Time Combat
Launch raids or full assaults on enemy bases. Pick your army and watch missions unfold in real-time. A full assault can take 6+ hours round trip.
Base Defense
Build guard towers, SAM sites, armories and bunkers. Your base can be attacked while you sleep. Defense matters.
Scout & Discover
Use radar to find enemies. Send drones to scout defenses. Search by coordinates or base name to plan your attack.
15 Buildings to construct
From oil pumps to airbases, every building serves a purpose. Upgrade them to unlock new capabilities and dominate the battlefield.
10 Unit types
From infantry patrols to stealth bombers. Every unit has a role. Speed determines convoy travel time: your slowest unit dictates the pace.
How combat works
Choose your attack type and send your army. Your convoy moves at the speed of your slowest unit. Choose wisely.
Raid
Focus on looting. Your troops grab as much oil and money as possible but leave buildings intact. Best for farming resources.
Assault
Destroy buildings and defenses. Less loot, but you weaken the enemy for future attacks. Required to capture bases with a General.
Defense systems
Air Defense
Fires SAM missiles before combat begins. Shoots down drones, fighters, apaches and bombers in sequence. Higher level = more damage per volley.
Guard Tower
Opens fire on attacking ground troops before combat starts. At Lv5 it deals 180 damage, cutting through infantry squads before a shot is fired.
Armory
Weapons cache that boosts your garrison's attack power. Must be fully destroyed before an enemy can capture your base.
500 x 500 world map
Every player spawns at random coordinates on a massive 500x500 grid. Distances are measured in clicks (military km). Real players are building bases and planning attacks on this map right now, while you read this.
Convoy Speed
Your army moves at the pace of its slowest unit. Mix F-16s with tanks and the tanks set the speed. Choose your convoy composition carefully.
Travel Time
Fighters at 100 clicks = 10 min. Tanks at 100 clicks = 1 hour. A full assault on a distant base, with return trip, can take 6+ hours. Plan accordingly.
Radar Range
Without Radar you are blind. Lv1 reveals 25 clicks around you. Lv5 covers the entire map. Enemies with Radar can see you too. Build it early.
Drone Scouting
Send an MQ-9 Reaper to scout enemy defenses before attacking. Reveals troop strength, buildings and SAM threat level. Never attack blind.
Common questions
What is Rivality?
A real-time military strategy game you play in your browser. Build a desert base, train troops, and attack other players to grow your empire.
Is it free to play?
Yes, completely free. No purchases, no pay-to-win.
How do I get resources?
Build an Oil Pump to produce oil, then a Refinery to sell the oil for money. Upgrade both to earn faster.
What should I build first?
Start with your HQ (Administration) to unlock more building slots, then Oil Pump and Refinery to get your income going.
How do I attack someone?
Go to the Map tab, find a target, scout it to see what you're up against, then launch an attack from the Attack tab.
What happens if I get attacked?
Your garrison troops and defense buildings fight back automatically. You'll get a battle report when it's resolved.
Can I lose my main base?
No. Your main base can be damaged but never permanently lost. You always respawn if defeated.
What is a General?
A special unit that lets you capture enemy bases. Train one in the Research Lab and bring it on a Takeover attack.
How do I climb the leaderboard?
Build and upgrade your base, keep a large army, and capture additional bases. XP updates every hour.
Where are other players?
Rivality is in early access with a small player base. NPC bases keep the action going while the community grows.
How long does the season last?
The current season ends June 15, 2026. All bases reset between seasons.