- #1 Rush & Command
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VoxelBite
Windows
Rush & Command is a classic multiplayer real time strategy game, that will intrigue both highly tactical as well as casual RTS players. The game is set in an alternate world where units and armies dating back from the 1960-1980 are enriched with high-tech current technologies and knowledge.
Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 27.4%, Action 15.9%, Indie 11.4%, Casual 8.4%
- #2 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
71% 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 42.8%, Strategy 35.1%, Action 14.8%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #3 Kingdom-Heroes
71% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: InfinityMr
Windows
Kingdom-Heroes offers real time strategy fun in 2D Pixelart optics and cool atmospheric music and sound. Build up your Colony by placing every building where you want and recruiting as many units as you want! Build outposts, Farming stations or strengthen your defenses!
Why similar: Strategy 37.3%, RTS 29.4%, Indie 14.3%, Casual 10.5%, Action 6.5%
- #4 Fortify
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fortify is a real-time strategy game with a tower defense twist. Defend your castle from attacking monsters and siege weapons by using ranged and melee defenders, catapults, cannons, oil fields and more. You start at the iron age, advancing to the medieval age, and later, the imperial age.
Why similar: RTS 35.6%, Strategy 33.9%, Action 17.3%, Indie 13.2%
- #5 Machines At War 3
76% 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 39.1%, Strategy 34.1%, Action 15.8%, Indie 11.1%
- #6 Meridian: Squad 22
74% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Meridian: Squad 22 is a single-player science-fiction real-time strategy game with a focus on base building and advanced tactics. Every single choice, every tactical decision you make, shapes the outcome of your story.
Why similar: Strategy 36%, RTS 31.8%, Action 19.2%, Indie 13%
- #7 Nightside
75% 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 41.2%, Strategy 33.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 12.1%
- #8 WarZone Flashpoint
73% matchMixed53% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Dust Storm Entertainment
Windows
WarZone Flashpoint is in an RTS in development by Dust Storm Entertainment. We're an indie team bringing you a classic RTS formula which we intend to update for a long time to come!
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, RTS 28.9%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #9 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
74% 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 40.1%, Strategy 35%, Indie 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #10 Boid
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 747 reviews2016
Dev: MokusPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boid is real-time strategy at its most primal - your only resource is your army. No funds to manage or infrastructures to build. It’s a kill or be killed battle of rapid decisions to dominate the gene pool.
Why similar: RTS 42.4%, Strategy 28.7%, Action 12.7%, Indie 9.5%, Casual 6.7%
- #11 Meridian: New World
74% 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 51.1%, Strategy 30.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Indie 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #12 Bionic Attack
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: The Selenite Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bionic Attack is a fast paced Real Time Strategy game set in a post apocalyptic world, where two factions are fighting for the planet domination. During the campaign or fight mode, you will play both factions, each one has a special unit with a unique gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, RTS 30.7%, Indie 17.4%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #13 Lootfest Wars
69% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 33.1%, Indie 13.5%, Casual 9.9%
- #14 LazerGrrl
55% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Generation
Windows
Fast paced PVP strategy. Bomberman meets RTS.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Action 23.4%, RTS 18.3%, Indie 16.9%
- #15 Fractured State
68% 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 45.7%, Strategy 38.6%, Indie 15.7%
- #16 Tempest Rising
53% 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 68.3%, Strategy 28.4%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #17 HORDE ATTACK
69% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Danil Kapylov
Windows
Horde attack is a demolition derby in middle ages! Send swarms of riders from city to city to conquer the huge world in this fast-paced multiplayer strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, RTS 27.5%, Action 13.9%, Indie 13.3%, Casual 10.5%
- #18 Basic Warfare
66% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Bog Iron Games
Windows · Linux
Basic Warfare is a combination of RTS and Action genres featuring realtime multiplayer action combat and strategic economic simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 41%, Action 22.8%, RTS 19.8%, Indie 16.4%
- #19 Battle Realms: Zen Edition
53% matchVery Positive88% of 4,164 reviews2025
Dev: Ed Del Castillo
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
Why similar: RTS 51.3%, Strategy 34.1%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #20 Command & Conquer™ Generals
56% matchVery Positive88% of 1,885 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General
Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 37.6%, Action 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #21 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
57% 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 46.9%, Strategy 31.9%, Action 18%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #22 Cro Magnon
67% 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 44.2%, Strategy 38.5%, Indie 17.3%
- #23 Hungry Legion
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luminous
Windows
Fight procedurally generated battles in a relaxing ultra-fast-paced manner.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 25.8%, Strategy 23.7%, RTS 18.7%, Action 14.3%, Indie 7.1%
- #24 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
54% matchVery Positive93% of 9,905 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 54.1%, Strategy 24.9%, Action 12.8%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #25 WARSHIFT
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 697 reviews2016
Dev: Cyril Megem
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.
Why similar: RTS 45.2%, Strategy 24.3%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Action 11.3%, Indie 7.7%
- #26 Maniac Land
54% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Giftzwerg Games
Windows
"Maniac Land" Summon your mages to the court! Gather resources and transform them into powerful wands, mysterious books, or, well, stones. Develop new spells, defend your small land, or snatch up your friends' territories and zap them into another dimension.
Why similar: RTS 49.5%, Strategy 28%, Action 14%, Indie 3.9%, Casual 2.9%
- #27 Muezza Pill Dash
50% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Muezza
Windows
Help Muezza take her cortison pills in time! A cozy, fast-paced mini game inspired by classic Snake — start slow, speed up with every pill, and don’t let the timer run out.
Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 32.3%, Action 11.4%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #28 Fleet Craft
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aries
Windows
"Fleet Craft" is a real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. Players can build land fleets composed of large tanks, robots and other units. You can customize the weapons on the unit to achieve different functions.
Why similar: RTS 46.7%, Strategy 33.9%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #29 Horn sounds
57% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
Your task is to destroy all enemies on the map. Farms will provide you with provisions, with which you can hire new soldiers. Gather squads, hire new soldiers, capture farms... All this will help you win!
Why similar: RTS 42.2%, Strategy 33.3%, Action 17.6%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 2%
- #30 TEAM SWITCH VR - EXPERTS BURGLARY AGENCY
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Virtual Studios
Windows
Team Switch is a virtual reality asynchronus co-op game, you are a robber assisted by your team, who can send you instructions to help you with a manual.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18%, Casual 13.3%
- #31 Crush Your Enemies
64% matchVery Positive81% of 439 reviews2016
Dev: Vile MonarchPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Go back to the awesome glory days of Real-Time Strategy games. Crush Your Enemies has everything you love of the genre: Planning, choosing different types of units, managing resources, taking enemy territory and outwitting your opponent with the ingenious formations of your men.
Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 29.5%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11.4%
- #32 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
61% 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 60.5%, Strategy 39.5%
- #33 Winter Cometh
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gallent Games
Windows
Choose your faction and battle against other players with massive armies and AI camps or raids. In a dynamic environment from growing kingdoms and changing weather effecting far more than just the worlds appearance. To obtain the power and become the one true king. Beware Winter Cometh.
Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Action 24.9%, Indie 18.3%, Casual 13.5%
- #34 Zoo Strikers
53% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Big Dream
Windows · Mac
Zoo Strikers is an online 3D platformer like no other; Race online against others, or fight them in classic tactical shooter game-modes, with tight 3rd person platformer controls and bearfelf! What more could you want?
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Action 24.6%, Indie 18.1%, Casual 13.5%
- #35 RogueCraft Squadron
63% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Missing Sentinel Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
RogueCraft Squadron is a fast paced real-time strategy space adventure with roguelike elements. Play as a squadron commander fighting against a hostile alien race; collecting resources, researching new ships and building an armada as you fight to survive against overwhelming odds.
Why similar: RTS 40.3%, Strategy 32.1%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Indie 12.8%
- #36 Arena Wars 2
68% 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 43%, RTS 38.9%, Action 18.1%
- #37 Poly Defense
52% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XOAProductions
Windows
PolyTown is under attack! Can you save it? Build attack turrets and mazes to slow down and destroy the attacking fleet. Upgrade your towers and find a strategy to win the round. Sounds easy? Prove it! Poly Defense features a variety of exciting levels. Be the hero that PolyTown direly needs! Play now!
Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, Action 26%, Indie 17.4%, Casual 14.1%
- #38 Rising Kingdoms
60% 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 53.4%, Strategy 46.6%
- #39 Mars Wars
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lonewolfdesign
Windows
Mars Wars is a top-down shooter game, where you have to defend your base from aliens on Mars. You control a rover with different weapons that you can use to kill the aliens.
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Action 28.8%, Indie 21.1%
- #40 Pick Your Poison
51% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ranmantaru Games
Windows
Pick a disadvantage each level, how far can you go in this roguelike?
Why similar: Strategy 50.1%, Action 28.8%, Indie 21.1%
- #41 BattleMore
61% 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 59.9%, Strategy 40.1%
- #42 Earth Liberation
63% matchMixed58% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: PoRovoz Studios
Windows · Mac
Earth Liberation brings together fast-paced RTS gameplay and old-school style gaming experience. Command your troops on the ground & in the air. Grind through intense battles with alien invaders to liberate our planet. Humanity depends on your tactics and wits!
Why similar: RTS 42.9%, Strategy 34.5%, Action 16.8%, Indie 5.9%
- #43 Soul Shards
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Psion Tech, S.A.
Windows
Soul Shards is a real time strategy game that combines the deep strategy of traditional card games with the immersion and fast pace of FPS games
Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, RTS 27%, Action 21.6%, Indie 14.9%
- #44 Dust Front RTS
50% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rtsDimon
Windows
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 50.9%, Strategy 27.2%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #45 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
61% 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 53.9%, RTS 35.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #46 Empires:The Rise
61% 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 55.1%, Strategy 44.9%
- #47 Battle for Vera
50% 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 50%, Strategy 36%, Sci-fi 12%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #48 7th Legion
64% 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 46.8%, Strategy 37%, Action 16.3%
- #49 Soil
49% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nuclear Fallow
Windows
Soil is a slow-paced space RTS game where you mine resources, build ships and fight your enemies. Campaign features persistent fleet, research, and optional mission objectives that can affect rest of the missions.
Why similar: RTS 47.9%, Strategy 34.9%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #50 STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
59% matchVery Positive91% of 4,567 reviews2016
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 52.1%, Strategy 28.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 8.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
50% 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 41%, Strategy 38.3%, Action 17%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #52 Arnaud Thion's Dragons 2
46% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Arnaud THIONPub: Fazhom
Windows
The fire returns. The kingdoms still smolder from your last rampage… and now, the dragon awakens again. This time, your fury has evolved — sharper claws, brighter flames, and a story forged in vengeance.
Why similar: RTS 45.2%, Strategy 33.2%, Action 20.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #53 Warrior Kings: Battles
61% 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 56%, Strategy 44%
- #54 Asterook
48% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maffin
Windows
You crash-landed on a giant asteroid, broke both your legs, but thankfully always have a trusty grappling hook, and a laser cannon with you. The asteroid you landed on, however, is not a safe place. Danger is just around the corner and the entire comet seems to be about to collapse.
Why similar: Strategy 41.3%, Action 23.2%, Indie 17%, Casual 12.5%, Sci-fi 5%
- #55 Peppered
58% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Face off in a series of snowball fights! Wreck the entire neighborhood.
Why similar: Strategy 45.4%, Action 25.5%, Indie 18.7%, RTS 10.4%
- #56 Circle Empires
56% matchVery Positive90% of 4,097 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: RTS 45.7%, Strategy 33.6%, Indie 11.9%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #57 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
59% 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 50.8%, RTS 49.2%
- #58 Evolo.SpiderSim
59% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: OurLastSpringPub: Metal Fox
Windows
Evolo.SpiderSim is an exciting real-time strategy game with sandbox elements. Collect resources, build new creatures and buildings. Develop your underground colony of spiders!
Why similar: Strategy 38.1%, RTS 30%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Indie 15.5%