Here's the tech tree for Flow of War. If you're interested, I've shared some of the design process behind it below.

Click here[rongcongameio.github.io] to view the full-size Tech Tree on the website.

Inspired by classic RTS games, I wanted the tech tree to offer multiple upgrade paths instead of a single linear progression. Players can prioritize different branches depending on their strategy and the current situation.

Since Flow of War combines automated resource management with base building and wave defense, I divided the tech tree into four categories.

The Resources branch starts with basic gathering like wheat and water, then expands into advanced production buildings such as the Forge and Lavender.

The goal is to build a stable economy that can sustain itself, giving players the resources needed to unlock powerful Elite Towers and Elite Units for the late game.

Automation is powered by Water Power. By expanding your water network, production buildings become more efficient and increasingly self-sufficient, creating another strategic layer for your kingdom.

The military branch begins with basic troops and gradually unlocks stronger units. Later, players can choose to invest in powerful Elite Units, building an army capable of resisting increasingly dangerous enemy waves.

The Defense branch unlocks stronger walls, new tower types, and support buildings that automatically repair nearby structures, creating a stronger and more resilient defensive network.

My goal was to keep the early game simple and approachable, then gradually introduce more mechanics and strategic choices over time. I want players to discover new technologies naturally while enjoying the feeling of building a kingdom that grows stronger with every tier.

If you have ideas for new buildings, upgrades, or ways to improve it, let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear your feedback!

After 3.5 years of hard work, Flow of War is finally ready to launch on August 3!

It's been a long journey, and I honestly couldn't have made it this far without all of your support.

Here's what you can expect in version 1.0:

The full release includes 30 handcrafted campaign missions, offering around 15 hours of gameplay... assuming you don't lose too often. 😄

Each mission introduces new mechanics and challenges, making every stage feel unique while helping you gradually master the game.

The built-in Map Editor is ready! Create your own campaigns, design custom scenarios, and share them with other players.

Random map generation has been greatly expanded with new layouts, including Central Lake, Ring Islands, Square Islands, Spiral Islands, and more.

Version 1.0 introduces more elite units, new enemy factions, additional random rewards, and many more ways to customize your experience. Adjust wave count, enemy strength, special attack groups, starting resources, and other settings to create the challenge you want.

Flow of War launches with support for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

A special thank you to everyone who kept Flow of War on their wishlist throughout development, and to everyone who shared feedback through the Steam forums, Google Forms, and playtests. Every bug report, suggestion, and discussion helped make the game better.

I can't wait for all of you to finally play the full version.

See you on the battlefield on August 3! ⚔️

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