Rivals at War
Rivals at War

Rivals at War

Simulation

| Fresh Build Games

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: September 02, 2025

Play Rivals at War on PC or Mac

Bring your A-game to Rivals at War, the Simulation game sensation from Hothead Games. Give your gameplay the much-needed boost with precise game controls, high FPS graphics, and top-tier features on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks.

Rivals at War is a squad tactics game where players build a small team, kit them out, then watch the firefights play out in 3D. It is not a twitch shooter, it is more about picking the right roles and perks, then seeing if the plan holds up. There are four mission styles with different layouts, so positioning and timing matter a bit. The roster uses six classes that feel distinct enough. Commander for team boosts, Sniper for clean picks, SAW gunner to lay down suppression, Breacher for close pushes, Radioman for support calls, and Medic to keep people standing. Before each match there are tactic cards to set the vibe, like aggressive pushes or tighter defense, and small stat boosts such as accuracy, speed, damage, defense, and health. Battles mostly run themselves, but the outcome reflects the squad build, weapon upgrades, and the cards chosen.

The loop is simple. Recruit new soldiers with better gear, train the crew to raise the team rating, and unlock cosmetic bits like camo, headgear, and badges so the unit looks like a real outfit. There are plenty of achievements that drip out extra rewards, so there is always something to chase even when progress slows. The military story is light, more a backdrop of countering threats than a deep narrative. On BlueStacks, the larger screen makes the auto battles easier to follow and the menus less fiddly, which suits a management heavy game like this. It runs fine on big displays too, so the maps and animations do not feel cramped.

Get ready for a buttery smooth, high-performance gaming action only on BlueStacks.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Rivals at War and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Rivals at War on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Rivals at War with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Rivals at War with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Rivals at War on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Rivals at War in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Rivals at War from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Rivals at War

  • Click the Rivals at War icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Rivals at War - FAQs

  • How to play Rivals at War on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Rivals at War on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Rivals at War on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Rivals at War PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Rivals at War on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.