- Steam pricePrice
- $3.74$14.99-75%
- Players
- 2 - 32
- Release
- April 2, 2015
- Session GoalsGoals
- Modes
- Platforms
How co-op works
Join persistent online co-op or LAN campaigns as a single infantry soldier fighting alongside dozens of AI and human teammates across large-scale battles. Coordinate tactical pushes, capture territory, and support squad objectives without special hero status.
About this game
RUNNING WITH RIFLES places you in the boots of a common soldier on sprawling battlefields where hundreds of units clash for territorial control. Instead of commanding from above or playing an elite operative, you advance through the ranks as one combatant among many, relying on situational awareness and squad cohesion to survive. The open-world campaign framework gives battles a persistent edge, with territory gains and losses carrying weight over time.
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Combat emphasizes cover use, suppression mechanics, and coordinated assaults rather than lone-wolf tactics. You select loadouts, call in support vehicles, and navigate real-time firefights where friendly and enemy AI squads push objectives dynamically. Communication and positioning become critical when human teammates join the fray, turning skirmishes into layered tactical exchanges.
Progression unfolds through rank advancement and unlockable gear earned over repeated deployments. The game supports online co-op, LAN play, and cross-platform multiplayer, letting groups tackle campaigns together or face off in PvP modes. Session pacing adapts to how aggressively you pursue objectives, offering replay value through different faction campaigns and player-driven battlefield shifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in RUNNING WITH RIFLES?
You and your teammates fight together as common soldiers in large-scale battles across persistent open-world campaigns. Co-op is available online, via LAN, and supports cross-platform multiplayer. You'll coordinate attacks, share objectives, and work alongside both human players and AI squads to capture and hold territory over time.
Do I need a mic to play co-op effectively?
While not strictly required, communication becomes critical when human teammates are involved. The game emphasizes suppression mechanics, cover use, and coordinated assaults rather than solo tactics, so being able to call out positions, plan pushes, and coordinate support requests significantly improves your squad's survival and success.
Does progress carry over in co-op campaigns?
Yes. The open-world campaign framework is persistent, meaning territory gains and losses carry weight over time. You also advance through ranks and unlock new gear across repeated deployments, so your progression unfolds whether you play solo or with teammates.
Can we play co-op and PvP in the same game?
They're separate modes. The co-op experience focuses on squads working together against AI to complete campaign objectives, while PvP modes let players face off against each other. Both support online, LAN, and cross-platform multiplayer.