Games Like A Year Of Rain

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

Why similar: RTS 33.1%, Base Building 18.6%, Competitive 10.7%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Co-op 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong emphasis on tactical hero units and base-building within a gritty, alternate-history setting.

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 62.4%, Base Building 15.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Multiplayer 5.3%, PvP 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic base-building RTS formula that captures the fast-paced competitive feel of 90s strategy games.

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 30.1%, Base Building 21.3%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Co-op 11.5%, PvP 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic-style RTS features powerful hero units and mythological abilities that mirror the hero-focused combat of the seed game.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 50.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Base Building 7.5%, Real-Time 7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on squad-based tactical combat and hero-like leaders in a brutal medieval setting.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RTS 48.5%, Co-op 11.7%, Multiplayer 11.6%, RPG 11.3%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends traditional RTS base-building with deep RPG-style hero progression and party management.

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 30.6%, Base Building 27.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, PvP 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A large-scale RTS that emphasizes base-building and competitive multiplayer across various historical eras.

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Base Building 22.9%, PvP 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Co-op 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by RTS veterans, this title is built specifically to modernize the genre with a heavy focus on cooperative play.

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 37.4%, Competitive 22.7%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.2%, PvP 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based RTS places a significant emphasis on hero progression and unique ability management in tactical encounters.

From the Command & Conquer veterans at Petroglyph comes the first ever survival RTS set in the savage world of Conan the Barbarian. Play solo or team up in multiplayer in Conan Unconquered’s action-packed co-op Mode where you build a shared stronghold and fend off the hordes together.

Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Co-op 15.5%, Base Building 14.1%, Strategy 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RTS that requires intense cooperation and base defense against waves of enemies.

A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Why similar: RTS 29.9%, Base Building 21.2%, PvP 13.8%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Co-op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides massive-scale RTS combat with deep base-building and strategic depth for those who enjoy managing large armies.

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 73.7%, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for highly customizable unit building, giving players the freedom to tailor their armies to specific tactical needs.

In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to hoard – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals!

Why similar: Competitive 22.3%, Team-Based 16.6%, RTS 16.5%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Base Building 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS that features hero units and accessible multiplayer co-op in a vibrant, top-down world.

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 50.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Co-op 10.7%, Real-Time 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that focuses on civilization building and competitive combat with distinct faction identities.

In Mushroom Wars 2, enemy tribes of feisty mushroom creatures face off in short but fierce RTS battles. Step into the shoes of a fearless Mushroom Commander, choose a hero to lead your army, and take control of the battlefield in a variety of multiplayer modes or challenging story campaign.

Why similar: RTS 48%, Classic 17.8% ★, Multiplayer 17.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, hero-driven RTS that is specifically designed for quick, competitive multiplayer and co-op sessions.

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 25.7%, Base Building 19.9%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, Co-op 11.4%, PvP 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RTS that balances base-building and resource management with intense, small-scale tactical combat.

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

Why similar: RTS 54%, PvP 17.8%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Strategy 10.1%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features hero-focused RTS gameplay with a strong emphasis on squad-based tactical maneuvers.

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 46.8%, Base Building 20.6%, Classic 9.3% ★, Multiplayer 9%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic base-building RTS that focuses on modern military combat and competitive multiplayer strategy.

Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

Why similar: RTS 42.4%, Online Co-Op 25.2%, Base Building 21.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Tactical 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that integrates RTS elements with cooperative features for a team-based experience.

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 37.7%, Base Building 25%, PvP 14.7%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed RTS that focuses on base-building and multiplayer skirmishes.

Command one of three unique factions in a post-apocalyptic old-school RTS. Now featuring Patch 0.4.0 -- new mini-campaign and gamemodes."

Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Base Building 15.4%, PvP 15.2%, Co-op 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that combines traditional base-building with tactical combat and multiplayer support.

The enemy attack on your base is imminent; secure your defenses, mobilize your troops, reinforce key positions, and get ready for the next battle. RTS Tactical Warfare will test your resilience and strategic prowess.

Why similar: RTS 22.9%, Co-op Campaign 22.8% ★, Base Building 15.9%, Co-op 9.5%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on base-building and large-scale RTS combat with a variety of units to manage.

Element TD 2 sees you combine powerful elements to create unique towers. Prove your defenses against challenging foes, and compete or cooperate with others to determine who has mastered the elements.

Why similar: Competitive 23.2%, Team-Based 18.9%, RTS 18.4%, PvP 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a tower defense game, it shares the tactical hero-management and strategic planning found in many RTS titles.

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 39.6%, Base Building 24.7%, Multiplayer 10%, Strategy 9%, PvP 6.1%

Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience.

Why similar: RTS 37.4%, Team-Based 31.1%, PvP 19.2%, Strategy 6.1%, War 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: An early hero-based RTS/MOBA hybrid that heavily influenced the hero-centric combat mechanics seen in modern strategy games.

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Base Building 28.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Strategy 8.7%, PvP 6%

The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs in a Classic Mode or use one of powerful Heroes to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use our modding tools to create maps and custom game modes! Join The Scouring!

Why similar: RTS 30.4%, Base Building 22.4%, Co-op 15.2%, PvP 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%

The SpellForce 3: Versus Edition gives you the chance to enter the battlefields of Eo for free, letting you test your RTS skills against AI opponents or even other human players.

Why similar: RTS 31.4%, Base Building 16.2%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, PvP 12.2%, Multiplayer 10%

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Base Building 15.9%, Classic 11% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%, Strategy 8.6%

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 33.8%, Classic 22.9% ★, Base Building 17.9%, Strategy 9%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 44.1%, Base Building 17.6%, Strategy 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Co-op 9%

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: RTS 52.9%, Base Building 17.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Competitive 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 50.7%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Strategy 10.7%, PvP 4.3%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Classic 36.8% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Co-op 2.9%

Godsworn is a classic RTS with single-player & co-op focus. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades set in a world inspired by pagan mythology. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!

Why similar: Co-op Campaign 29.1% ★, RTS 24.3%, Base Building 16.8%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Base Building 20.1%, PvP 12.9%, Co-op 12.1%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Since the tragedy of the Last Moon, the Lands of Noara are once again under threat. Take up arms and dive into this competitive turn-based game, build your army, react in real time to your opponent's actions and try to win the game!

Why similar: Team-Based 23.9%, Competitive 23.2%, RTS 17.2%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, PvP 9.5%

Welcome to Dreadlands! A perilous landscape brimming with potential in the form of Glow. Command one of 3 unique factions in this turn-based tactical RPG and play through their campaigns, be it solo or Co-Op, or battle it out in PvP. So far no one has tamed the Dreadlands. Will you be the first?

Why similar: Co-op 51.4%, Strategy 21.2%, RPG 19.3%, Tactical 8%

Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.

Why similar: RTS 59.9%, Strategy 17.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Real-Time 8.2% ★, Indie 6%

Build your base, prepare your troops, and face your most epic battle yet in this old-school real-time strategy game. Choose between two factions, test your skills in three epic campaigns and engage in online battles with up to 16 players simultaneously.

Why similar: RTS 37%, Base Building 19.8%, PvP 14.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 10.4%

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: RTS 30.7%, Base Building 20.1%, Co-op 14.3%, PvP 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Warchief is a brand new kind of Action RTS. Choose your hero, recruit and customize your armies, explore the jungle, and seize strategic objectives to become the ultimate Warchief. Ready to dominate the battlefield?

Why similar: RTS 31.9%, PvP 13.7%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Base Building 12.9%, Co-op 11%

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 55.2%, Classic 27.5% ★, Strategy 17.3%

A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.

Why similar: PvP 37.2%, Multiplayer 29.4%, Strategy 15.3%, RPG 12.8%, Tactical 5.3%

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 46.3%, Base Building 19.4%, Co-op 9.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: RTS 27.8%, Competitive 23.2%, Classic 19.2% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%

8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Base Building 15.2%, Strategy 13%, Co-op 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

Why similar: RTS 50.4%, Competitive 21.6%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Indie 2.4%

Discover one of the hardest tower defense games with strategic elements, individual gameplay and challenging mechanics. Play together with your friends in co-op mode, create a team and compete with other players in the online ranking.

Why similar: RTS 37.4%, Base Building 24.2%, Co-op 9.5%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Strategy 8.6%

CIRCLE EMPIRES returns! Expand your empire, circle by circle, in this fast-paced follow-up to the hit RTS. Gather resources, build armies, and defeat bosses (or your friends) in a world that changes with every game. With unique units and biomes, it's an addictive battle of wits and tactics.

Why similar: Competitive 23.3%, RTS 19.3%, Team-Based 15.3%, Base Building 12.4%, PvP 9.9%

Enter the war-torn world of Veá, where sci-fi and fantasy collide in Liquidation, an immersive RTS. Lead your armies and harness powerful abilities in a high-stakes battle for Quenrium, the mysterious substance that holds Veá’s fate.

Why similar: RTS 58.6%, PvP 23.2%, Strategy 8.1%, War 5.1%, Tactical 2.7%

Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.

Why similar: RTS 48.4%, Base Building 17.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 9.5%

Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.1%, Strategy 20.5%, RPG 18.9%, War 11.4%, Tactical 8.1%

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Why similar: RTS 41%, Base Building 18%, Co-op 11.3%, PvP 10.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%

War Party is a strategy game where you enter a prehistoric world of Dinosaurs, Cavemen and Magic! Build up your chosen faction, gather resources, explore the land and command them against enemy tribes and wildlife! Will your story be about Life, Death or Balance? Can you survive?

Why similar: RTS 26.4%, Base Building 18.8%, Competitive 14.6%, Classic 13.8% ★, PvP 6.4%

Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.

Why similar: RTS 36.5%, PvP 19.3%, Co-op 17.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Strategy 7.7%