Rebel Inc: Escalation

Rebel Inc: Escalation is a political and military strategy simulation about stabilising a war-torn country after a war has supposedly ended. You balance civilian and military priorities, working to win the population’s support while preventing an insurgency from seizing power. The simulation draws on the complexities and consequences of modern counter-insurgency, with development initiatives and tactics represented in detail.

Regions and governors

You can deploy to eight regions, each with a distinct strategic environment. Defend the Azure Dam from the Insurgency, develop strategies to counter the drug trade in Opium Fields, or operate in places such as the gentle farms of Saffron Fields and the impenetrable forests of Distant Steppe.

Eight governors offer different abilities. The Economist receives a year’s income at once, the Warlord can train a personal militia, the Tank Commander can field an army of heavy armour, and the Smuggler can tap into the black market.

Modes of play

Campaign Mode takes you through large-scale operations across multiple regions. You manage resources and choose upgrades in a persistent world, where more than 150 Player Tactics, Map Features and Insurgent Tactics can change how a campaign plays out. Challenge Mode pits you against the Steam Community in randomised weekly challenges, including an extra-hard setting.

In Vs Multiplayer, you control the Insurgency and try to topple the government in your opponent’s region while stabilising your own. Difficulty scales dynamically to challenge players of different skill levels. Co-Op Multiplayer lets you stabilise two separate regions together, sending soldiers and resources to your partner, or play a co-op campaign with escalating difficulty.

Scenarios and simulation

You can play official and community-created scenarios, or make your own and share it through Steam Workshop. Civilian and military AI shape the operation: narrative algorithms model the needs of local populations, while insurgent attacks keep up the pressure.

The 3D world responds to your actions and develops as you provide jobs and services. Drone cameras and civilian TV channels show events on the ground. The game also includes enhanced music, improved 3D graphics, online multiplayer and Steam Workshop support.