- #1 Rush The Towers
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ian Jowe
Windows
Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?
Why similar: Action RTS 32.5% ★, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Medieval 12.5%, Combat 2.9%
- #2 Songs of the Chalice
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vodasoft_tm
Windows
Song of the Chalice is a simple 3D realtime strategy for a single player with tower defense mechanics, inspired by the events of the Hussite era (1419-1420).
Why similar: RTS 31.8%, Action RTS 31.8% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Medieval 10.6%, Stylized 7.4%
- #3 The Valiant
74% matchMixed66% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: RTS 35.7%, Action RTS 27.5% ★, Medieval 18.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Combat 2.7%
- #4 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.
Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Action RTS 31.9% ★, Strategy 23.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #5 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 368 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: RTS 35.5%, Action RTS 35.5% ★, Strategy 27%, Singleplayer 2%
- #6 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MNZ SoftwarePub: Xteam Software Solutions srl
Windows
Path of Kingdoms is a strategy game where the player must defeat all the factions of the kingdom to reach the goal, each faction has a story that evolves as it conquers territories.
Why similar: RTS 37.7%, Action RTS 35.1% ★, Strategy 22.1%, Combat 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #7 The Dark Legions
70% matchVery Positive86% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Marcell BaranyaiPub: Mascot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.
Why similar: RTS 45.3%, Medieval 30.7%, Strategy 24.1%
- #8 Drift Wars
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 39% ★, RTS 38.5%, Strategy 22.5%
- #9 Battle For Cosmos
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 45.1% ★, RTS 36.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Combat 3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #10 They're Gonna Get In
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: iCon Studio TX
Windows
"They're Gonna Get In" is an RTS/Roguelite where you play as an advisor to the ruler of a failing kingdom. Your enemy mirrors you. A wall will fall. The only question is whose breaks first.
Why similar: RTS 34.7%, Action RTS 23.9% ★, Medieval 21.8%, Strategy 16.8%, Combat 2.4%
- #11 Classic Tower Defense 2
65% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Blacksmith Forge
Windows
Classic tower defense rules meet modern systems. Build medieval towers, face adaptive waves, and experiment with upgrades, modifiers, and roguelike progression.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.3% ★, RTS 34.3%, Strategy 18.4%, Medieval 9.5%, Combat 2.1%
- #12 Tempest Rising
64% matchVery Positive88% of 10,813 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 68.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Action RTS 7.5% ★, Singleplayer 1%
- #13 Galaxy Trek
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 51.4% ★, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #14 Cheeselords
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paweł Murias
Windows
An RTS where you fight, build, and recruit on faraway planets. Decadent aristocrats will pay a fortune for the delicious cheese from the most alien of worlds. Armed with modern controls and your trusty army, bring home the cheddar 🧀
Why similar: Action RTS 44% ★, RTS 32.8%, Strategy 16.6%, Stylized 6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #15 Real Warfare 1242
67% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, RTS 37.8%, Medieval 18.9%
- #16 Rokatusch
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoserverStudios
Windows
Experience this Real-time Strategy-Game from First-person view in lowpoly look. Build your fort, command armies and fight together and/or against AI or real players.
Why similar: RTS 34%, Action RTS 30.8% ★, Medieval 19.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #17 Counter Clash
64% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: BjenssenPub: The CoLab
Windows
Tiny kingdom, big problems! Build, battle and brawl your way through relentless hordes in this pint-sized strategy war!
Why similar: Action RTS 34.9% ★, RTS 26.6%, Medieval 14.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Stylized 6.4%
- #18 Forsaking Valhalla
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stemmlar Technologies
Windows
A survival RTS game where you defend your village against relentless waves of Norse mythological creatures. Build defenses, train warriors, and gather resources to survive as long as possible. If your Town Hall falls, it's game over. How long will you last?
Why similar: Action RTS 37.9% ★, RTS 31.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Medieval 10%, Stylized 5.7%
- #19 General Chaos - MAJOR SNAFU
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Game Refuge Inc.
Windows
"Currently, GENERAL CHAOS - MAJOR SNAFU is considerably more than halfway to the finish line! This time around, its a sprite-based, multiplayer PC Game that uses an Xbox-style Game Controller &/or Keyboard & Mouse .
Why similar: Action RTS 36.6% ★, RTS 36.1%, Strategy 22.8%, Combat 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #20 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
64% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Celtic Kings: Rage of War is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2002. It is the first game of the award-winning franchise Celtic Kings
Why similar: RTS 65.3%, Strategy 34.7%
- #21 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
63% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2022
Dev: Bloom TechnologyPub: IncrediSoft
Windows
- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid
Why similar: RTS 41.2%, Action RTS 34% ★, Strategy 23.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #22 Celestial Conquest
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piebox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast off in this retro-style space shooter! Conquer planets, outwit AI enemies, and survive the dangers of deep space in fast-paced, nostalgic pixel action.
Why similar: RTS 39.4%, Action RTS 33.8% ★, Strategy 22.6%, Combat 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #23 Protect Your Humans
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RaphMoite
Windows
Protect Your Humans is an action RPG with RTS elements where you play as a King defending humanity's last stand. Rebuild your kingdom, command your forces, and venture into dungeons to challenge massive raid bosses before their armies overrun your base. Will you save humanity?
Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Action RTS 37.7% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #24 Immortal Magus
65% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: AcroGames
Windows
Immortal Magus is a throwback to old 'artillery' games such as Scorched Earth or Pocket Tanks, but in a fantasy setting. In a simple mixture of turn-based and real-time strategy, defeat your enemy by hurling spells and summoning Units in destructible environments.
Why similar: RTS 39.6%, Action RTS 37.4% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #25 BattleMore
64% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Heat Wave Games
Windows
From battling rocket squirrels to lead zeppelins, this goofy single player RTS will keep your hands full and APM high.
Why similar: RTS 64.8%, Strategy 35.2%
- #26 Stick Infinite Kingdom
62% matchMostly Positive73% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Arckon Arts
Windows
Master strategic gameplay as you build, train, and upgrade units to protect your base. With an immersive storyline, stunning visuals, and easy controls, it's an epic battle for survival!
Why similar: Action RTS 40% ★, RTS 34.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Medieval 10.7%, Combat 1.1%
- #27 Warrior Kings: Battles
64% matchVery Positive91% of 322 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Warrior Kings: Battles maintains the excitement that made Warrior Kings a leading RTS. It is a stand-alone title that adds a new strategic and tactical dimension to the series.
Why similar: RTS 61.1%, Strategy 38.9%
- #28 Rising Kingdoms
63% matchVery Positive92% of 245 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: RTS 58.5%, Strategy 41.5%
- #29 Empires:The Rise
63% matchMixed61% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: 阿龟与阿飞Pub: MZ Times
Windows
《Empries:The Rise》 is the a Cross-Platform Real-Time-Strategy (R.T.S.) game. Choose your nation and conquer those, who stand in your way!
Why similar: RTS 60.2%, Strategy 39.8%
- #30 Stronghold Siege
61% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Override
Windows
Command your army against a relentless demon horde in this intense real-time strategy game. Master strategy and resource management to conquer the enemy's stronghold while defending your own in the ultimate battle for survival.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.6% ★, RTS 32.8%, Medieval 16.2%, Strategy 12.9%, Stylized 3.2%
- #31 EVERGLORY
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eduard Permyakov
Windows · Linux
Stockpile resources, build your settlement, raise an army, and wage war in this love letter to RTS classics. Experience the epic story through a fully scripted single-player campaign, then create your own scenarios and write the next chapter yourself.
Why similar: RTS 43%, Strategy 22.1%, Medieval 17.9%, Action RTS 14.9% ★, Singleplayer 2%
- #32 Bacteria Wars
63% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick McGuinness
Windows
A real-time strategy game in which you fight to secure the victory of your Bacteria over the Cell Defense Force and other enemy Bacteria in a world where your units are your only resource, and where your mobile base will not be enough to keep you alive.
Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Action RTS 32.7% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Combat 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #33 Knights Province
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Krom Stern
Windows
Real-Time Strategy game focused around town-building and resource management
Why similar: RTS 38.4%, Strategy 34%, Medieval 25.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #34 EXITOR
64% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Lvl26Devs
Windows
A difficult, fast-paced action, real-time strategy game in which you embark on an exciting journey, fighting against a wide variety of dangerous enemies whilst levelling up your different characters.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.9% ★, RTS 38.6%, Strategy 21.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #35 reconquest
63% matchMixed55% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: StormCube Games
Windows · Mac
Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents.
Why similar: RTS 59.9%, Strategy 40.1%
- #36 Terra Division
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ushanka Games
Windows
Combine FPS skill and RTS strategy in one game. From the strategic overview of a commander to the focused fire of a frontline soldier, every perspective serves the same purpose: absolute victory. Experience a war where every life has value and every order carries the weight of consequence.
Why similar: RTS 48.8%, Action RTS 28.3% ★, Strategy 18.8%, Combat 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #37 Ants Megapolis
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bugged Games
Windows
Command a colony on the brink in Ants Megapolis. Survive an unforgiving world by forging your unique Pheromone, a weapon that dictates your evolution. Carve out an empire from the dirt as an interactive narrator chronicles your savage, epic story of survival.
Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Action RTS 36.3% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Combat 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #38 Siege Showdown
62% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: beans rolls
Windows
"Siege Showdown" is an exciting strategy game that will give you the opportunity to defend a majestic fortress and fight with the troops of your opponents in a battle for power and territory. An exciting fantasy era world awaits you, where magic and powerful warriors merge in one battle.
Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Action RTS 31.8% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Medieval 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #39 混乱纷争
61% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: GTRLD
Windows
《混乱纷争》是一款类RTS 游戏但不需要时刻专注资源管理,节奏快,操作简单。选择你喜欢的种族和其他三名玩家进行战斗,升级你的士兵们,然后欣赏他们和对手战斗的场景,来一盘简单又轻松的战斗吧。
Why similar: RTS 45.9%, Strategy 27.1%, Medieval 20.8%, Combat 5.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #40 Z Steel Soldiers
63% matchMixed52% of 286 reviews2014
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the bloody aftermath of ‘Z’ comes The Bitmap Brothers classic, “Z Steel Soldiers”: a new breed of robot with a taste for war and a warped sense of humour.
Why similar: RTS 59.2%, Strategy 40.8%
- #41 Abyss Defence
60% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: PJYB
Windows · Mac
As darkness falls, monstrous Abyss creatures emerge. Command your units, gather resources from plants, and survive each night. Defend the Crystal from increasingly powerful enemies in this pixel art RTS defense game.
Why similar: RTS 37.4%, Action RTS 27.6% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Medieval 10.8%, Combat 3.3%
- #42 Eufloria Classic
59% matchMostly Positive79% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Omni SystemsPub: Omni Systems Publishing
Windows
Before Eufloria HD (2014), there was Eufloria (2009). The long-unlisted indie classic is available once again for the 15 year anniversary. Updated to run on modern systems, with new content, features, and expanded moddability! Old school intergalactic floral warfare is BACK! (Warts and all!)
Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Action RTS 38.2% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #43 Warfare
62% matchVery Positive86% of 236 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.
Why similar: RTS 56.7%, Strategy 43.3%
- #44 Augury
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cataclysmic Studios
Windows
A fantasy RTS game set in a massive procedurally generated world. Build, explore, and survive while trying to uncover the dark secrets of these forgotten lands.
Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Action RTS 34.7% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Medieval 8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #45 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
61% matchVery Positive95% of 240 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.
Why similar: RTS 54.4%, Strategy 45.6%
- #46 Unpeaceful
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Experience10Games
Windows
Unpeaceful is a fast-paced real-time strategy game focused on intense 1v1 duels. Expand your domain by building bridges between islands, placing structures, capturing enemy territory, and awakening ancient gods to claim victory.
Why similar: RTS 40.4%, Action RTS 39.4% ★, Strategy 14%, Stylized 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #47 Speak of The Crown
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phillip Donnelly
Mac
Command a fantasy army using only your voice in this real-time strategy game where speech controls the battlefield.
Why similar: Action RTS 35% ★, RTS 32.8%, Medieval 15%, Strategy 13%, Combat 4%
- #48 Steel Command
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Smitty Games
Windows
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 45.7%, Action RTS 30.2% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Combat 2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #49 Taste of Power
61% matchMixed67% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: OneOcean LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Show your strategic talents in Taste of Power! It's a RTS set in an alternate medieval world, where Europe, Middle East, and China confront each other. Develop unique technologies and lead warriors into an epic battlefield – the victory is yours!
Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 30.2%, Medieval 22.2%
- #50 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
59% matchVery Positive86% of 91,015 reviews2021
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 44.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Action RTS 17.2% ★, Medieval 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #51 Crustacean Nations
59% matchVery Positive93% of 504 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: Action RTS 41.6% ★, RTS 31%, Strategy 14.7%, Stylized 9.6%, Combat 1.7%
- #52 Prince Rystiya's Starfleet
59% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Rystiya
Windows
Conquer the entire galaxy or fight quick custom battles in this free space RTS!
Why similar: Action RTS 37.2% ★, RTS 36.3%, Strategy 20%, Stylized 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #53 Glyphs Of The East
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Divider Interactive
Windows · Linux
Explore the dark, mystical land of Runetide in Glyphs of the East, a single-player real-time strategy game. Unravel ancient glyphs, harness their power, and command forces in a battle against the shadows. Master strategy and magic, as every move shapes your civilization's destiny.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.6% ★, RTS 32.1%, Medieval 14.4%, Strategy 11.2%, Stylized 6.2%
- #54 Pixel Wars
60% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Atomic Lollypop
Windows
Ready for a challenge? Test your strategy skills in an intense real-time battle with friends. With just enough units and buildings to keep it exciting, you can jump into online multiplayer games the moment that perfect Steam invite arrives!
Why similar: Action RTS 36.3% ★, RTS 33.8%, Medieval 14.8%, Strategy 13.3%, Combat 1.9%
- #55 Warrior Kings
61% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: RTS 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #56 Minion Slayer
60% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: TansanGames
Windows
Prevent the invasion of the minions that stimulate the desire for challenge and prove that you are a slayer physically and mentally.
Why similar: Action RTS 39.4% ★, RTS 38.6%, Strategy 18%, Combat 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #57 Meridian: New World
61% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for.
Why similar: RTS 66.6%, Strategy 32.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%