- #1 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
72% 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 59.6%, Strategy 40.4%
- #2 Planet X16
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X16 the spiritual successor to the Planet X3 strategy game. You are up against the Protoids again. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases now with mouse controls
Why similar: RTS 46.3%, Strategy 36.4%, Futuristic 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #3 Rising Kingdoms
72% 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 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #4 Warrior Kings: Battles
72% 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 55.2%, Strategy 44.8%
- #5 BattleMore
72% 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 59.1%, Strategy 40.9%
- #6 Empires:The Rise
72% 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 54.3%, Strategy 45.7%
- #7 reconquest
72% 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 54%, Strategy 46%
- #8 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
71% 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: Strategy 51.6%, RTS 48.4%
- #9 Z Steel Soldiers
72% 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 53.3%, Strategy 46.7%
- #10 Warfare
71% 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 50.7%, Strategy 49.3%
- #11 Ignis
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Hot Drink Studios
Windows
Ignis is a puzzle strategy game with the goal of burning down everything in your path. You control the spreading flames where strategic thinking is the difference between dying out or raging on.
Why similar: RTS 35.6%, Strategy 27%, Abstract 20.5%, Minimalist 10.1%, 3D 6.3%
- #12 Warrior Kings
71% 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: Strategy 52.4%, RTS 47.6%
- #13 Tempest Rising
67% 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 66.5%, Strategy 28.6%, Futuristic 2.4%, 3D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #14 Way of Gold and Steel
71% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, RTS 32.1%, Roguelike 22.2%
- #15 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
70% matchVery Positive89% of 148 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, RTS 45.7%
- #16 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
69% matchVery Positive84% of 115 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: RTS 50.9%, Strategy 49.1%
- #17 Meridian: New World
68% 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 61.4%, Strategy 38%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #18 Kaiju Inc.
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 低边形研究所 HyPoly
Windows
Kaiju Inc. is a Real-Time Tactics + Roguelike Monster Raising game! Mutate, Modify, and Evolve your monsters! Build your strongest monster squad through Roguelike stages!
Why similar: RTS 40.5%, Strategy 29.3%, Roguelike 19.9%, 3D 5.1%, Character Customization 4.8%
- #19 Blackwood Division
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: GlassTower
Windows · Linux
Fight supernatural creatures with your forces in this fast paced Roguelike RTS game!
Why similar: RTS 43.3%, Strategy 21.1%, Roguelike 20.1%, PvE 8.9%, Futuristic 6.2%
- #20 Firework War
65% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: 正方形劳伦斯Pub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Use a variety of fireworks to fend off misfortune and protect your family!
Why similar: RTS 26.3%, Abstract 25.1%, Strategy 24.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Minimalist 11.2%
- #21 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
64% matchVery Positive90% of 1,183 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Second Tiberium War begins in this legendary sequel to the original Command & Conquer. With his forces stronger than ever, arch villain and leader of The Brotherhood of Nod - Kane - is pitched in an epic battle against the world's war machine - the Global Defense Initiative.
Why similar: RTS 53.2%, Strategy 45.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #22 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
66% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2015
Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?
Why similar: Strategy 60.9%, RTS 39.1%
- #23 JKEnterprises
65% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: JKEnterprises
Windows
Take command of a galactic megacorporation and engage your competitors in planetary battles in this spherical RTS.
Why similar: RTS 49.1%, Strategy 36.5%, 3D 7.3%, PvE 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #24 Perimeter
66% matchVery Positive85% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...
Why similar: RTS 54.7%, Strategy 45.3%
- #25 Fractured State
66% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Mechanical Monocle
Windows
Fractured State refines the RTS genre into fast-paced strategic urban combat. Take part as the machine driven imperialistic faction of the Laperian Imperial Army battle to remain in control against the Children of the Ancients, worshipers and masters of an ancient power. Includes Map Editor.
Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 46.6%
- #26 American Conquest: Fight Back
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 599 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.
Why similar: RTS 57.3%, Strategy 42.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #27 White Hat
64% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: ButteredCoffee
Windows
White Hat is a bullet hell roguelite where you upgrade the game, not yourself, to progressively increase the difficulty. Earn points on runs that you can use to add more waves or research gameplay modifiers. Upgrades make the game harder, but increase your score multiplier.
Why similar: Strategy 25.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Programming 17% ★, Abstract 16.5%, Auto Battler 12.7%
- #28 Forged Battalion
65% matchMixed58% of 1,108 reviews2018
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.
Why similar: RTS 68.5%, Strategy 30.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #29 BC Kings
66% matchMixed64% of 215 reviews2009
Dev: Mascot EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
BC Kings features several new elements not commonly found in strategy games. In addition to gathering resources, training an army and defeating the enemy, you will have to solve adventure and role-playing elements as well.
Why similar: Strategy 64.9%, RTS 35.1%
- #30 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
66% matchMostly Negative35% of 710 reviews2011
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: 1C-SoftClub
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.
Why similar: Strategy 60.8%, RTS 39.2%
- #31 Majesty 2 Collection
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,530 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...
Why similar: RTS 57.5%, Strategy 41.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #32 JKRobots
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JKRobots
Windows
A real time strategy game, push the robots off the map to win, but they push back.
Why similar: RTS 57.9%, Strategy 30.6%, 3D 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #33 Cro Magnon
64% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: RTS 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #34 Real Warfare 1242
64% 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 59.3%, RTS 40.7%
- #35 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
64% matchMixed58% of 641 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 46.6%
- #36 American Conquest
64% matchMixed68% of 673 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.
Why similar: RTS 54.8%, Strategy 44.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #37 Arena Wars 2
64% matchMostly Negative32% of 387 reviews2012
Dev: ExDream GmbHPub: Just a Game
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Arena Wars 2 is the sequel of the award-winning Arena Wars series and combines revolutionary RTS fights with RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 46.6%
- #38 9th Company: Roots Of Terror
64% matchMixed59% of 250 reviews2009
Dev: Новый ДискPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
9th Company Roots of Terror is an action-oriented real-time strategy game based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan.
Why similar: RTS 55.3%, Strategy 44.7%
- #39 Tanks vs Aliens
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: VR FeaturesPub: K Bros Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hordes of alien tanks have flooded the streets, spreading chaos and terror everywhere they go. You’re the only one who can save humanity! Explore the world of futuristic tank battles in a brand new real-time strategy and base defense game.
Why similar: Strategy 56.3%, RTS 42.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #40 Plasma Dome
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yoberu
Windows
Plasma Dome is a tactical tower defense with roguelite progression and no predefined paths. Defend your city from an aerial assault of geometric entities from another dimension.
Why similar: RTS 43.2%, Strategy 26.3%, Roguelike 21.1%, Futuristic 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #41 UNDEAD FACTORY:Zombie Pandemic
63% matchMixed58% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: BTD STUDIO Co.,ltd.
Windows
Survive zombie apocalypse! Plunder resources for survival!
Why similar: RTS 54.6%, Strategy 45.4%
- #42 Age Of Blocks
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Persistent Echo
Windows · Mac
Real time strategy meets voxel-based world! Gather resources and blocks, build a city, raise an army and vanquish your enemies! In Age Of Blocks, you impersonate the young Prince Raphaël of the Lands of Azuria in his fight against the evil Crimson Nation. Will you prevail?
Why similar: RTS 48.3%, Strategy 36.3%, 3D 8.6%, PvE 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #43 Stonehold
60% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Alvaro Sanchez Pellicer
Windows
Stonehold is a 2D rogue-lite tower defense. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your power in real time, and grow stronger after every run.
Why similar: RTS 37.1%, Strategy 30.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Auto Battler 12.9%, PvE 4.2%
- #44 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
63% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Frudelsoft
Windows
Intruder Alert is an science-fiction RTS having 6 totally different factions. It contains a single-player campaign, local LAN multiplayer, simple single player games and special challenges like Tower Defense.
Why similar: RTS 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #45 Nightside
63% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A four races sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found.
Why similar: RTS 54.5%, Strategy 45.5%
- #46 NODEMIND - Dynamic Core
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dezibel Games
Windows
Build and evolve a dynamic computing network. Manage resources and automate complex systems in a strategic sandbox where every connection shapes the outcome.
Why similar: RTS 47.5%, Strategy 36.5%, Futuristic 15.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #47 Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
62% matchVery Positive81% of 1,181 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, RTS 41.8%
- #48 Karvan
63% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Jules Maurer
Windows
Karvan is a tactical roguelite game. A gigantic tree grew a few years ago, many are exploring it and exploiting the incredible resources that grow there, be the first to send a caravan all the way up, or die trying
Why similar: RTS 39.8%, Strategy 31%, Roguelike 22.1%, 3D 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #49 Heroes of Annihilated Empires
62% matchVery Positive85% of 768 reviews2006
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Heroes of Annihilated Empires - is a fantasy-based game from GSC Game World in the genre of RTS vs RPG for PC. 4 unique races awaits for the heroes, who want to fight in an Epic scale battles!
Why similar: RTS 59.2%, Strategy 40.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #50 Machines At War 3
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Isotope 244 LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!
Why similar: RTS 52.6%, Strategy 47.4%
- #51 7th Legion
62% matchMixed56% of 94 reviews2014
Dev: Epic MegaGamesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
There's no Salvation from this army! Can you survive this furiously fast, kill-for-money, real-time blood-fest?
Why similar: RTS 55%, Strategy 45%
- #52 Cuban Missile Crisis
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 286 reviews2015
Dev: G5 SoftwarePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.
Why similar: Strategy 57%, RTS 43%
- #53 Galactic Counselors
60% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: AcroGames
Windows
In this sci-fi strategy game, the Solar System of 4,000 A.D. is ravaged by wars between humanity's planetary colonies. These wars are directed by Supremes - the autocrat leaders of the planets. But each leader needs an advisor, and this is where you step in. Can you guide your ruler to victory?
Why similar: RTS 49.3%, Strategy 37.1%, Futuristic 12.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #54 Cossacks: European Wars
62% matchMostly Positive74% of 617 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.
Why similar: Strategy 63.6%, RTS 35.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #55 混乱纷争
60% 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 47.8%, Strategy 35.9%, 3D 7.8%, Character Customization 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #56 Black Moon Chronicles
62% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 28%
You are Wishmerill, a half-elf on a quest for power in a medieval world. Choose your side and lead your troops to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 58.7%, RTS 41.3%
- #57 Battle for Vera
59% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Matic
Windows
Battle for Vera is a Real-Time Strategy game that draws inspiration from beloved classics, and improves upon many of their ideas to create an exciting new experience.
Why similar: RTS 52.9%, Strategy 39.4%, PvE 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #58 Joint Task Force
61% matchVery Positive88% of 331 reviews2007
Dev: Most Wanted EntertainmentPub: HD Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.
Why similar: RTS 51.9%, Strategy 48.1%