- #1 Demra: Rifts of War
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funtraum Games
Windows
Use powerful light magic to fight back the invading demon hordes in this lite-RPG/ RTS mix. Build a base, gather resources, research and command your army.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.7% ★, RTS 21.2%, Isometric 14.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Base Building 7.2%
- #2 EXITOR
96% 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 40.8% ★, RTS 24.5%, Strategy 14.3%, PvE 6.8%, Action 6.8%
- #3 Battle For Cosmos
95% 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 50.7% ★, RTS 24.7%, Strategy 10.1%, PvE 7.5%, 2D 3%
- #4 Forsaking Valhalla
95% 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 41% ★, RTS 20.8%, PvE 11.6%, Base Building 8.7%, Strategy 8.3%
- #5 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 416 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Action RTS 40.3% ★, RTS 32.8%, Strategy 18.8%, Action 8.2%
- #6 Ad Astra: Sci-Fi Tower Defense
93% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Azure Moon Games Ltd.
Windows
Lose yourself in an indie solo-dev. treasure that harkens back to arcade classics! All while thumping along to killer retro-inspired beats by Ovani sound. Embark on an epic tower defense adventure against awe-inspiring machine monstrosities, made by a devoted gamer for devoted gamers.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.4% ★, RTS 22%, Base Building 10.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Arcade 5.7%
- #7 Taste of Power: Medieval
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneOcean
Windows
Master the art of war in brutal action-RTS across an alternate medieval world. Lead Europe, China or the Timurids to supremacy through strategic brilliance and lightning-fast tactics. Expand your realm, advance powerful technologies and lead massive armies. DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS OF THE MEDIEVAL WARS
Why similar: Action RTS 42.6% ★, RTS 32.6%, Strategy 15%, Medieval 8%, Combat 1.8%
- #8 Arise Dark Lord
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
You are The Dark Lord! Raise an evil army, and crush the race of men. An action-strategy hybrid RTS, blending tower defence, base building and direct control of your Dark Lord avatar, currently in early development.
Why similar: Action RTS 44.6% ★, RTS 21.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Base Building 8.4%, Demons 4.3%
- #9 Cheeselords
91% 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 50.6% ★, RTS 22.9%, Strategy 12%, Base Building 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #10 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 382 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 44.5% ★, RTS 27%, Strategy 21.3%, Action 7.3%
- #11 Galaxy Trek
89% 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 59.1% ★, RTS 21.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Action 5%, 2D 1.9%
- #12 Steel Command
88% 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: Action RTS 32.5% ★, RTS 29.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Base Building 12.9%, PvE 8%
- #13 Rush The Towers
88% 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 44.8% ★, RTS 26.9%, Strategy 16.8%, Medieval 5%, Fantasy 2.4%
- #14 Counter Clash
87% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: BjenssenPub: The CoLab
Windows
A fast-paced RTS where your decisions, not optimal builds, decide the outcome. Jump straight into explosive battles, adapt on the fly, and outplay your enemies in the heat of combat.
Why similar: Action RTS 39.9% ★, RTS 18.4%, Base Building 10.5%, Strategy 7.8%, PvE 7.4%
- #15 Imperium Eternal
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EPO GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Immerse yourself in the ultimate real-time strategy war game where all of human history is at your command. Create powerful empires across all eras on a scale never seen before.
Why similar: Action RTS 36.9% ★, RTS 23.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Isometric 11%, Base Building 7.2%
- #16 Rokatusch
86% 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: Action RTS 36.3% ★, RTS 24.3%, Strategy 10.2%, PvE 9.8%, Base Building 8.8%
- #17 General Chaos - MAJOR SNAFU
84% 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 42.7% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 16.7%, PvE 6.1%, Action 4.6%
- #18 Clankerfront
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lizz Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Clankerfront is a classic isometric RTS where AI research went too far and awakened the world’s home appliances against humanity. Build bases, command armies, fight solo or co-op, and defend the front from the clankers.
Why similar: Action RTS 44% ★, RTS 18.3%, PvE 11.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Isometric 8.6%
- #19 The Valiant
84% matchMixed66% of 332 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Action RTS 37.3% ★, RTS 29.3%, Strategy 12.7%, PvE 7.6%, Medieval 7.4%
- #20 Defence of Nythrial
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Bytes Entertainment
Windows
Defence of Nythrial is a 2D, Top down, Tower Defence / Real Time Strategy Game.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.4% ★, RTS 27.4%, Strategy 16.1%, Medieval 4%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #21 Glyphs Of The East
81% 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 38.3% ★, RTS 21.6%, Isometric 11.3%, Base Building 8%, Strategy 7.8%
- #22 Bacteria Wars
82% 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: Action RTS 37.6% ★, RTS 30.7%, Strategy 14.2%, Base Building 8.9%, Resource Management 2.6%
- #23 Red Chaos - The Strict Order
79% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Squarecut Games
Windows · Linux
The last world war didn't end conflict. The Iron Hand tyrannizes people, as the Resistance fights for liberation. In the resulting conflict high tech and brute force face off against guerrillas with unconventional tactics, leading to Red Chaos: A modern take on classic real-time strategy games.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.4% ★, RTS 24.9%, Isometric 9.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Base Building 7.4%
- #24 Mini Raid Leader
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryan Swanson
Windows
Mini Raid Leader is a single-player Action RTS, in which you command an ever-growing party of heroes to take down powerful bosses.
Why similar: Action RTS 48.9% ★, RTS 11.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Isometric 9.9%, PvE 7.4%
- #25 Invasion: Phoenix
81% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Millzen Studios
Windows
Invasion: Phoenix is a passion project by a solo developer and lifelong gamer. An alien empire hellbent on conquering Earth has arrived at our doorstep, and humanity is in total anarchy. Delve into this meticulously crafted 2D top-down pixel art RTS and sign up to reclaim Earth!
Why similar: Action RTS 42% ★, RTS 21.8%, PvE 12.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #26 Classic Tower Defense 2
77% matchPositive95% of 20 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 43.5% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 14.2%, Base Building 4.7%, PvE 3.8%
- #27 StarSim: BattleZone
78% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Viktor Martynovsky
Windows
StarSim: BattleZone is a real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the StarSim universe. Take command of an army and lead your faction to victory. Gameplay includes classic RTS mechanics such as: building a base, gathering resources, researching new technologies, building defences, training units, etc.
Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Action RTS 24.3% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Base Building 14.8%, PvE 9%
- #28 Immortal Magus
78% 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: Action RTS 45.2% ★, RTS 29.1%, Strategy 17%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, 2D 3.1%
- #29 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
77% 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: Action RTS 46% ★, RTS 30%, Strategy 18.2%, Fantasy 3%, Combat 2%
- #30 Sword & Banner
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bitrot Games
Windows
Mount & Blade meets Total War with classic RTS controls - brought to life in pixel art. Lead your warband across a living fantasy world, raid settlements, trade goods, and fight large-scale tactical battles with formations, dynamic weather, and an army you build from peasants to knights.
Why similar: Action RTS 49.5% ★, RTS 15.2%, Strategy 8.8%, PvE 8.8%, Isometric 7.4%
- #31 Breeze of Ashes
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Chocolate Ship Games
Windows
Command customizable capital ships in strategic lane battles. Stack weapons, crush enemy cores, conquer provinces.
Why similar: Action RTS 39.9% ★, RTS 21.1%, Isometric 12%, PvE 9.7%, Strategy 7.5%
- #32 Stronghold Siege
75% 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 40.7% ★, RTS 23.4%, Strategy 9.5%, PvE 7%, Demons 7%
- #33 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
76% matchVery Positive86% of 270 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: Action RTS 41.3% ★, RTS 30.3%, Strategy 18.2%, Action 7.3%, 2D 2.8%
- #34 BURGGEIST
74% matchVery Positive98% of 245 reviews2024
Dev: GHRIAN STUDIO
Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
Why similar: Action RTS 52.8% ★, Strategy 13.5%, PvE 13.1%, RTS 7.4%, Action 6.1%
- #35 Drift Wars
74% matchNo user reviews2026
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 50.4% ★, RTS 30.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #36 Critter Chaos TD
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Chaos Creations
Windows
Critter Chaos TD is a fast, frantic and chaotic Tower Defence game in which you must rid the world of the evil Critters. Build stations and guns to fortify your defences and prevent the various types of Critters from reaching your base.
Why similar: Action RTS 51.5% ★, RTS 21.9%, Strategy 11.5%, Base Building 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #37 Keep
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parall Peak LTD
Windows
Keep is a WW2-themed strategy shooter where you place flak turrets to defend your fortress, then jump into first-person mode to shoot down enemy planes. Switch between tactical planning and direct combat in a fast-paced blend of strategy and action
Why similar: Action RTS 51.5% ★, RTS 24.6%, Base Building 10.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Action 3.1%
- #38 Our Last Stand
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Maurice
Windows
Our Last Stand is a tower defence game that allows you to command a powerful mech and defend against relentless waves of enemies. Play on different worlds to gather resources, unlock advanced technology, and level your commander to gain powerful new abilities. Build defend, survive.
Why similar: Action RTS 42% ★, RTS 27%, Strategy 15.8%, Base Building 7.3%, PvE 6.3%
- #39 Paper Battlefield
71% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Bros Ogon's
Windows
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: Action RTS 38.5% ★, RTS 25.7%, Base Building 13.1%, Strategy 10.7%, PvE 8.7%
- #40 Astra Defender
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yokereba
Windows · Linux
Blast through enemies, build defenses, launch fighters, and upgrade your way to victory in this fast-paced space shooter/action RTS hybrid.
Why similar: Action RTS 47.8% ★, RTS 21.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Base Building 7.5%, Arcade 6.6%
- #41 Elyndorh
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Gichev
Windows
Command armies of wizards, gather resources, and build magical structures to dominate the battlefield. Use powerful spells, customize your hero, and outsmart opponents in intense solo or multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.5% ★, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Base Building 7.3%, Action 3.8%
- #42 Necuratu
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Tobop Productions
Windows
Vampire real-time strategy game. Players take on the role of the ancient vampire who has been looted and must find his loved one - and potentially cause havoc.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.1% ★, RTS 27.6%, Strategy 16.6%, Base Building 9.1%, Indie 0.7%
- #43 Abyssal Dominion
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Doggy Stylez Gaming
Windows
Command gore-soaked demon armies in brutal pixel-art RTS battles! Conquer worlds match-by-match, unlock blueprints to create and evolve your unstoppable faction, and dictate victory by choosing your servants' twisted buildings
Why similar: Action RTS 44.1% ★, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 15.3%, Demons 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #44 Minion Slayer
72% 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 45.9% ★, RTS 27.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Base Building 6.8%, 2D 2.4%
- #45 Random Realms Hero Under Siege
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: KizerGraphics
Windows
Random Realms Hero Under Siege is a fast-paced single player tower defense RTS where every match is a fresh roll of the dice. Build bases from randomized building options, lead a leveling hero and their army, and hold the line against escalating enemy waves.
Why similar: Action RTS 33% ★, RTS 20.1%, PvE 13.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Base Building 8.1%
- #46 Centurion Rex
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neguli
Windows · Mac
Command legions of dinosaur-riding roman riflemen in this historically accurate RTS.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.1% ★, RTS 22.6%, Isometric 12.3%, Strategy 9.3%, Medieval 3.7%
- #47 BioFusion
69% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Pcubed VR
Windows
BioFusion is a VR co-op multiplayer, PvE, first-person-shooter, tower defense game. Swing on a grappling hook, ride a hovercraft, throw grenades, collect buffs, build towers and traps. Do what you must to keep the mutants from the Spores of Evolution.
Why similar: Action RTS 44% ★, RTS 22.2%, PvE 12.4%, Base Building 9.2%, Strategy 8.3%
- #48 Songs of the Chalice
69% 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: Action RTS 47.5% ★, RTS 28.9%, Strategy 16.4%, Medieval 4.6%, Action 2%
- #49 EVERGLORY
69% 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 32.2%, Action RTS 18.4% ★, Base Building 17.3%, Strategy 17.2%, Medieval 6.5%
- #50 Little Kingdom RTS
67% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: Action RTS 32% ★, RTS 22.5%, Base Building 11.8%, Strategy 8.6%, PvE 6.4%
- #51 Crustacean Nations
68% matchVery Positive92% of 511 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 49.1% ★, RTS 22.2%, Base Building 13.8%, Strategy 10.9%, Resource Management 3.3%
- #52 They Fear The Mist
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hidden Shadows Games
Windows
They Fear The Mist is a real-time strategy game, where you command your Troops, build your Settlement, fight off thousands of Enemies and explore the Unknowns of the Mist. Take command of your people and defend them from the incoming hordes… Can you survive?
Why similar: Action RTS 32.9% ★, RTS 22.9%, Base Building 11.2%, PvE 9.7%, Strategy 8.9%
- #53 Be Queen Bee
65% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2026
Dev: Three Blanket StudioPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
"Be Queen Bee" is an action-strategy game where you become the Queen Bee and command your swarm with pheromones. Defeat predators, seize flower fields to escape hunger, evolve your swarm with honey, and strategize in real time to secure victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.7% ★, RTS 24.5%, PvE 12.6%, Strategy 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #54 Slimedrop Laboratory
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laxias Games
Windows
It's war under your microscope. Bacteria will devour your Slime cells if you don’t intervene. Grow your cell sample, position your units to stay out of reach, enhance their power, and watch them unleash unique abilities to survive in this arcade chill strategy game.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.9% ★, RTS 27.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Score Attack 5.7%, Action 5.3%
- #55 Marshals of War: Orcblood
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sylvest Studios
Windows
Command powerful heroes and epic armies in Marshals of War: Orcblood, a stylized fantasy action Real Time Strategy game. Cast spells, defeat bosses, loot treasure, build defenses, and lead men, dwarves and elves to victory, in solo, or co-op against the orcs and their masters.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.8% ★, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 12.5%, PvE 7.4%, Medieval 4.5%
- #56 Tiny Warlords
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Faltbootsardine
Windows
Command six unique factions in Tiny Warlords, a pixel art RTS. Engage in strategic battles, manage resources, and upgrade your army. Play skirmish, campaign, and multiplayer modes with rogue-lite elements. Developed by a solo developer, this game offers deep strategy and endless replayability.
Why similar: Action RTS 41.2% ★, RTS 26.7%, Strategy 16.6%, PvE 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #57 Critterking
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SpiralKing
Windows
A roguelike where you build the colony you defend. Select and place cards to construct an army and a colony that supports them to beat back the ever-threating invaders!
Why similar: Action RTS 30.1% ★, RTS 25.9%, Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 9.9%, Isometric 8.7%