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Rivality

Rivality was FunRock's free-to-play, browser-based massively multiplayer real-time strategy game set in a contemporary (modern-day) war setting, distinguishing it from the many historical or fantasy-themed MMORTS titles of its era. The service closed permanently in August 2022 after roughly 14 years of operation.

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Status
Closed — service ended August 2022
Business model
Free to play
Genre
Contemporary MMORTS
Release
2008
Platforms
Browser
Developer
FunRock
Publisher
FunRock
Profile
Full
Research checked
2026-09-08
Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Balanced solo and group play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

A mix of structured and sandbox signals is recorded

TargetedCombat feelAction

Combat style blends targeted and action elements

HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingNot recordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • A rare contemporary/modern-day war setting stood out among the mostly historical or fantasy MMORTS titles of its time.
  • Ran for roughly 14 years (2008-2022) as a free browser MMORTS, showing real staying power for an independently developed title.
Before you play

Things to consider

  • Rivality's service permanently closed in August 2022 after 14 years and is no longer playable.
  • As an older browser MMORTS, its systems and interface likely felt dated well before its eventual closure.
  • Documentation on this title beyond basic directory listings is limited.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-26
Profile depth
Full — individually researched
Source note
Discovered in MMORPG.com / MMO game directories; deeper fields pending verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

5/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaNo reliable gameplay screenshot is currently available.Unavailable
  • Source trailA research source note is recorded, but no direct source URL is currently linked.Partial
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Sep 8, 2026.Verified

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Rivality relationship map

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Current profileRivalityStart here
Combat matchSoldiers Inc.Both cataloged with Not yet verifiedGenre & setting/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresCrota IICatalog features have since divergedBusiness modelAnime PiratesAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

Rivality timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

  1. 2008
    Released

    MMOFinder records Rivality as released in 2008.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Closed

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Media

Rivality screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay screenshots for a quick look at the game in action.

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Rivality is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Contemporary MMORTS. Its recorded status is Closed — service ended August 2022, while the business model is listed as Free to play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2008. Current platform data lists Web Browser. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time strategy combat set in a modern/contemporary war setting. Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists FunRock, and the publisher field lists FunRock. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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