Axis Rising - Version 1.0 Axis Rising is a free online World War 2 turn based strategy game where the player takes strategic control of the Allied forces in World War 2 in an effort to defeat the Axis. The player takes turns against the computer fighting for industrial resources, food and oil. The player purchases military units such as tanks, troops, artillery, fighter planes and bombers, and manuvers them to destroy the enemy's war making ability.