Games Like Tactical Warfare

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Base Building 20.2%, War 12.8%, Strategy 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%

The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.

Why similar: RTS 21.8%, Base Building 15.1%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 9.3%, Strategy 7.6%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 48.8%, Strategy 13.9%, Base Building 12.3%, Real-Time 6.9% ★, War 5.3%

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 27.2%, Base Building 24.2%, War 12.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Bunker Defense is a tower defense game for 1-4 players. Waves of enemies attack your base, and you must defend it by building different kinds of defenses.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 20.2% ★, RTS 15.6%, Base Building 12.4%, War 12.3%, Online Co-Op 8.9%

UNITED COMMAND is a military base building real time strategy game with a 2 player co-op campaign. Drop into a mission and fight side by side with a friend against the enemy AI. Use your dozer to build out your base and gather resources to fund the construction of your tanks, infantry, and aircraft.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 19.7% ★, RTS 18.6%, FMV 14.4% ★, Base Building 13.6%, Real-Time 13.2% ★

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 34.4%, Base Building 13.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Real-Time 12.1% ★, Multiplayer 7.3%

Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Real-Time 14.3% ★, Base Building 13.4%, War 11.2%, Strategy 10.9%

Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense adventure: explore alien planets, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off waves of enemies, solo or in 4-player co-op. 🚀

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 25.3% ★, Base Building 15%, RTS 14.9%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Co-op 9.7%

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: RTS 32%, Base Building 19.7%, War 11.8%, Strategy 10.7%, FMV 9.6% ★

For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

Why similar: RTS 38.9%, Real-Time 14.3% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Base Building 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 37%, Real-Time 22.5% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 6.8%

Moduwar is an adaptive organic RTS where you control an alien creature, Modu - and your body is your army. Grow new organs, split, merge and mutate them into unique units that adapt to your needs as you fight against human and alien threats in single and multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 18.5%, FMV 16.7% ★, Real-Time 15.9% ★, Base Building 13.4%, War 12%

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 41.5%, Base Building 18.3%, Strategy 12.5%, War 11.1%, Multiplayer 8%

An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Why similar: RTS 33.3%, Real-Time 17.3% ★, War 14.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Multiplayer 8%

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: RTS 31.6%, Base Building 19.5%, War 17.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 39.7%, Strategy 13.1%, Base Building 12.3%, Real-Time 8.4% ★, Multiplayer 8.1%

Update: Try our new co-op roguelike campaign mode! Amoeba Battle is a real-time strategy game where you take control of amoebas to conquer the microscopic world. Amoebas don't build bases - your units must explore, feed, and replicate to build your army!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 34.2% ★, RTS 31%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Co-op 12.8%, Strategy 8.6%

A desolate realm, kept in flux by the rhythm of battle. A proving ground for those with great ambition. A Year Of Rain is the ultimate team real-time strategy game. Choose your faction, team up and take control of a legendary hero to lead your armies!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 22.7% ★, RTS 22.5%, Base Building 16%, Online Co-Op 9.8%, Co-op 9.6%

In the late 21st century, the world's civilizations are wiped out by a series of nuclear strikes, seemingly caused by a massive malfunction of the new NASDA (North American Strategic Defense Agency) strategic defense system.

Why similar: RTS 29%, Base Building 21.5%, War 20.1%, Strategy 16.3%, Multiplayer 6%

{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

Why similar: RTS 39.3%, Base Building 17.7%, Real-Time 13.9% ★, Strategy 9.1%, War 6.5%

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 28.4%, Base Building 16.3%, War 14.7%, Real-Time 10.2% ★, Strategy 7.8%

Kuroba is a historical RTS set in the brutal frontier of 13th-century Anatolia. Build settlements, manage logistics, and command armies in grounded, realistic combat. No magic, no heroes—only economy, strategy, and leadership determine who endures.

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, War 19.8%, Base Building 19.8%, Strategy 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%

A strategy where battles are limited only by the boundaries of the notebook! Experience a unique real-time strategy experience where every battle unfolds on the pages of a sketchbook, and all your units and structures are drawn with ink!

Why similar: RTS 27.3%, War 20.9%, Base Building 20.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Dust Front is a classic RTS with grand strategy elements and a non-linear campaign. Lead strategic maneuvers, overwhelm your enemies with cannon fodder, or stomp them into the stone age with carpet bombing on the lifeless fields of Dust Front.

Why similar: RTS 38.6%, War 24.9%, Base Building 20.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: RTS 25.8%, Real-Time 19.3% ★, Base Building 15.9%, War 11.1%, Strategy 6.7%

Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

Why similar: RTS 27.5%, Base Building 14.4%, War 14.4%, Online Co-Op 8.7%, Co-op 8.3%

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Base Building 23.7%, War 15.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Strategy 16.6%, Base Building 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Real-Time 7.8% ★

Engage in a post-apocalyptic RTS showdown between three factions in Battlefall: State of Conflict.

Why similar: Real-Time 17.4% ★, RTS 17.1%, Base Building 13%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 11%

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: RTS 37.5%, Strategy 22%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Base Building 15.2%, Action 5.9%

Experience classic RTS gameplay with pixel art style! Gather resources, build armies, master strategic formations, and crush your enemies. Up to 16-player multiplayer battles, epic campaign, and challenging AI await!

Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Real-Time 16.9% ★, Base Building 16.3%, War 13.9%, Strategy 7%

Art of War: Red Tides is a fair multiplayer strategy game that allows different teams on the same platform (e.g. smartphones, PC, etc.) to battle against each other. You will encounter players around the world!

Why similar: RTS 38.7%, War 19.8%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Strategy 14.1%, Co-op 7.6%

Xeno Conflict is a real-time strategic survival game based on a future background, where players can control different factions compete and cooperate with each other to fight against unknown biological environments.

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 25.3% ★, RTS 22.7%, War 11.3%, Co-op 9.9%, Online Co-Op 9.6%

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Base Building 18.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Real-Time 9.4% ★, Multiplayer 9.3%

Colony Siege combines the best of RTS and tower defense, including base building, mazing, and unit physics. Defend Earth's remaining colonies using an arsenal of deadly weapons to torch, slice, throw, and impale swarms of alien invaders.

Why similar: Strategy 22.2%, RTS 20.1%, Co-op Campaign 14.2% ★, Real-Time 10.3% ★, Co-op 9.6%

Satisfying real-time tactics packed in 5-minute battles. Controller-friendly with emphasis on tactics, not speed (low APM), no micromanagement, all in a wild and irreverent roguelike campaign for solo or co-op. Put anything you want on your flag...

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 29.3% ★, RTS 26.8%, Online Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 9.4%, Strategy 6.7%

A classics inspired real-time strategy game with a brand new story and exciting units! Command varied forces, gather resources, build your base, adapt tactics, and dominate vast landscapes. Script your legacy in rich campaigns and dynamic multiplayer battles. Shape the destiny of the world!

Why similar: RTS 22.9%, Real-Time 17.4% ★, War 17.1%, Base Building 14.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%

The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead the Soviet or Allied troops to victory.

Why similar: RTS 46.5%, Base Building 15.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Action 5.1%

Here, you will start from scratch and meet like-minded comrades. With wisdom and courage, you set out on a journey to conquer and unite the lands. Use the Strategy system and deploy Frontline, Center, and Rearguard units to fight your opponents in small-scale skirmishes.

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Co-op Campaign 17.5% ★, War 16.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Co-op 8.3%

An action-strategy game where you gather Brainium, build a base, and command your army of bots to defeat the freaky Brains-in-Jars aliens. Lead from the front with your hero, Chip or Clawz, or both in co-op. Look out for ejected alien brains, you can squish ‘em!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 21.3% ★, RTS 19.3%, Base Building 13.7%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 9.2%

Impossible Creatures is a 3D RTS game that pits the player against an evil villain. Using Earth’s most formidable animals as building blocks, the player must create an army of genetically-altered mutant monsters in a titanic struggle to protect an unsuspecting world.

Why similar: RTS 33.4%, Real-Time 19.2% ★, Base Building 14.5%, Strategy 11.1%, War 9.9%

Red Alert 3: Uprising features four new mini-campaigns, giving players a deeper dive into the storyline's of the Soviets, the Allies, the Empire of the Rising Sun and a unique campaign centered on the origins of everyone’s favorite psionic Japanese schoolgirl commando, Yuriko Omega.

Why similar: RTS 27.1%, Base Building 17.2%, War 11.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Strategy 9.5%

A sci-fi real-time strategy game. An existential war among asteroids in classic RTS style. Build and defend, produce and upgrade, attack and annihilate!

Why similar: RTS 28.2%, Real-Time 23.5% ★, War 17.4%, Base Building 15.8%, Strategy 8.8%

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Base Building 17.6%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Co-op 10.1%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Besiege colossal creatures and invoke the favor of the gods in this unique fusion of RTS and roguelike. Build your base, gather resources, and evolve your empire through a dynamic tech tree. Survive epic waves solo or in co-op.

Why similar: RTS 25.7%, Co-op Campaign 17.6% ★, Base Building 17%, War 15.2%, Strategy 8%

A classic RTS featuring traditional base-building, resource-driven warfare, PvP, skirmish, and a powerful, easy-to-use Mission Editor. Build your base. Secure the ECO. Conquer the battlefield.

Why similar: RTS 36.4%, Base Building 22.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%, War 7.7%

Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.

Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Real-Time 16.9% ★, Base Building 16.6%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, Co-op 8.4%

A survival-first multiplayer RTS. Secure a foothold, outlast rivals, and earn the right to build your colony in massive persistent worlds.

Why similar: RTS 20.5%, Real-Time 16.4% ★, Base Building 13.5%, War 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Andalia is a fantasy real-time strategy game (RTS) with a diverse range of civilisations, resources and environments. Build up your town and lead your forces into war against enemy players. Alternatively you may construct a monument and hold it long enough to reach victory.

Why similar: RTS 34.6%, Base Building 23.4%, War 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Strategy 9%

Pursuit of Power® 2 : The Chaos Dimension is a fast-paced real-time strategy game with pixel art. You assume the role of a powerful Shadow Knight, Stalker, or Mage. Upgrade abilities. Dynamic world events. Manage fortresses. Campaign and skirmish (local or network).

Why similar: RTS 29.8%, Real-Time 23.8% ★, Co-op 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Online Co-Op 8.1%

After a devastating alien invasion, the last survivors of humanity struggle to stay alive. While attempting to rebuild civilization, they face overwhelming alien forces that now dominate the Earth. But with the newly developed Orb Technology, humanity has one final chance to reclaim the planet.

Why similar: RTS 21.7%, War 19.9%, Base Building 17%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Online Co-Op 9%

Save lives – be a hero! Join forces against the chaos in the newest title of the award-winning EMERGENCY series. Take up your shift as incident commander and coordinate with other players to fight fires, arrest gangsters and rescue injured civilians. Your city needs you!

Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Real-Time 15.8% ★, Online Co-Op 13%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Co-op 10.8%

IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre is an immersive RTS where you play as powerful Immortals to lead armies and dominate the battlefield. Experience easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay in both engaging PvE and competitive PvP battles. Choose your Immortal, forge your strategy, and crush your foes.

Why similar: RTS 26%, Base Building 15.8%, War 15.3%, Co-op 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Indie strategy game where you take control of an Empire, lead it to complete domination by colonizing new planets! The goal of the game is simple - the player has an initial planet and he has to control the armies to capture the enemy planets.

Why similar: RTS 28%, War 18.7%, Real-Time 17.9% ★, Strategy 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: RTS 36.2%, Base Building 18.7%, Strategy 16.3%, Real-Time 10.7% ★, Multiplayer 9.8%