- #1 Age of Mythology: Retold
97% matchVery Positive90% of 23,592 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.2%, Action RTS 13.2% ★, Base Building 12.9%, Resource Management 9.7%, Moddable 9.6%
- #2 Rokatusch
96% 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 23.5%, Action RTS 18.1% ★, Resource Management 12.2%, Base Building 12.2%, Strategy 7.8%
- #3 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive86% of 12,998 reviews2025
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.
Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Base Building 15.6%, Action RTS 15% ★, Online Co-Op 10.1%, Strategy 8.4%
- #4 MythTerra
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Svarog's Forge
Windows
The goblin tribes have descended from the wastelands, and only you can stop them. In this high-fantasy pixel art RTS, you must unite the fractured realms of humans, elves, and dwarves. Build your base, manage resources, and unleash powerful magic to defend your kingdom from the goblin horde.
Why similar: Action RTS 27.4% ★, RTS 25.9%, Base Building 12.7%, Strategy 10.4%, Resource Management 6.7%
- #5 IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunSpear Games, Inc.
Windows
IMMORTAL: Gates of Pyre is an immersive RTS where you play as powerful Immortals to lead armies and dominate the battlefield. Experience easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay in both engaging PvE and competitive PvP battles. Choose your Immortal, forge your strategy, and crush your foes.
Why similar: RTS 22.1%, Action RTS 18.7% ★, Base Building 13.2%, Resource Management 10.9%, Co-op 7.3%
- #6 EVERGLORY
94% 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 31%, Base Building 23.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Resource Management 11.1%, Action RTS 9.2% ★
- #7 Castle War
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Chaolys
Windows
In this real time strategy game, defeat your friends by destroying their castle. The last player with their castle still standing wins! Players must manage their economy, build their base and defenses, while producing and upgrading their units.
Why similar: RTS 20.9%, Action RTS 19.2% ★, Base Building 15.7%, Resource Management 9.1%, Magic 7.4%
- #8 Warlords of Archaios Online
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Dario Koen
Windows
Command either Humans, Orcs, Undead or Elves in a fantasy factions in a 2D pixel-art real-time strategy game. Build your base & army, gather resources, level up & gear Warlords, conquer bandits, use god powers, and battle AI or rival players online across, natural disaster & weather-struck maps.
Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Action RTS 22.6% ★, Base Building 16.1%, Resource Management 10.8%, Strategy 7.3%
- #9 Warharvest RTS
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: xCaveman Games
Windows · Mac
A traditional RTS with 3D pixel art. Gather resources, build a base, and command squads in a medieval fantasy world. Choose from four factions with different units and wildly different mechanics. Play against AI or in PvP matches with up to 8 players, on handcrafted or procedurally generated maps.
Why similar: RTS 27.2%, Base Building 19.7%, Resource Management 14.9%, Co-op 8.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #10 Breeze of Ashes
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Chocolate Ship Games
Windows
Command a nomadic empire where your base is as mobile as your fleet. Capture vital sectors to dynamically terraform the battlefield. Customize capital ships, issue sector-wide doctrines, and out-macro your foes. You aren’t just fighting on the map—you are rewriting it.
Why similar: RTS 21.6%, Action RTS 21.2% ★, Resource Management 11.7%, Moddable 10.1%, Base Building 9.8%
- #11 StarSim: BattleZone
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 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 36.7%, Base Building 22.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Action RTS 13.1% ★, Top-Down 7.2%
- #12 Steel Command
89% 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 33.2%, Base Building 20.5%, Action RTS 18.7% ★, Strategy 12.2%, PvE 5.8%
- #13 Andalia
89% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Joel St.Pub: Sundust
Windows
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 31.7%, Base Building 21%, Magic 9.1%, Strategy 8%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #14 Terrors of War
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hetki
Windows
Base-building WW2 RTS. The Reich is collapsing, and burying something the Allies were never meant to find. Command US or Wehrmacht forces. Run supply lines under fire. Push forward depots. Unleash artillery and superweapons. Fight the war you know, while you still can.
Why similar: RTS 20.8%, Action RTS 19% ★, Base Building 13.1%, Alternate History 9.6%, Co-op 6.8%
- #15 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
87% matchVery Positive86% of 95,868 reviews2021
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 78.8 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 31.8%, Base Building 19.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Resource Management 11.5%, Action RTS 10.4% ★
- #16 Pact
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liberation Games
Windows
Build your alliance of evil as you regain your lost power in this classically-inspired fantasy RTS. Choose how your enthusiastically loyal minions will build, plunder, and pillage their way across an ever-shifting battlefield, guiding them to new opportunities and allies on your path to domination.
Why similar: RTS 29.7%, Base Building 20.5%, Strategy 14.9%, PvE 11.4%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #17 Prime Domination
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A16
Windows
Prime Domination is a real-time strategy game where you build your base, manage finance, produce powerful military units, and battle against AI or other players in large-scale multiplayer matches with up to 10 commanders.
Why similar: RTS 27.7%, Action RTS 22% ★, Base Building 15.6%, Strategy 9.9%, Resource Management 9.2%
- #18 Forsaking Valhalla
85% 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 25.4% ★, RTS 24.9%, Base Building 15%, PvE 9.2%, Strategy 7.9%
- #19 Age of Darkness: Final Stand
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 10,665 reviews2025
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
Why similar: RTS 20.4%, Action RTS 19.4% ★, Base Building 15.1%, Resource Management 9%, PvE 7.2%
- #20 Alienshire
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: emagnetic
Windows
Alienshire is a classic real-time strategy game where you command an alien force, harvest biomass, build your army, and fight for control of a familiar landscape.
Why similar: RTS 35.1%, Resource Management 18.6%, Action RTS 18% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #21 Star Pulse:The War
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Pulse
Windows
Star Pulse: The War is an independent real-time strategy game that merges science fiction with fantasy. Players will command a sci-fi faction, harnessing the power of star pulse to gather resources, construct buildings, train troops, and nurture heroes in the fight against invading magical forces.
Why similar: RTS 36.7%, Base Building 13.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Moddable 11.5%, Action RTS 10.7% ★
- #22 Heroes of Orn: Darkness
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BM Studios LLC
Windows
Inspired by Majesty, Heroes of Orn: Darkness is a fantasy base building RTS with a twist - you cannot directly control your units. Build and upgrade your kingdom to gain power and resources. Influence your heroes' decisions and empower them by issuing quests, casting spells, and creating shops.
Why similar: RTS 33.9%, Base Building 22.2%, Resource Management 14.2%, Strategy 12%, Magic 7.5%
- #23 Evolution Tag 2
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coolyoshi
Windows
A unique twist on the MOBA genre. Evolve, survive, build bases, control armies, and fight other players in an intense 10vs5 match between humans and the undead. There is also a multiplayer PvE survival game mode, and a multiplayer RPG mode!
Why similar: Action RTS 23.5% ★, RTS 19.8%, Base Building 17.2%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Strategy 7%
- #24 Crustacean Nations
81% matchVery Positive93% of 529 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 26.3% ★, RTS 22.8%, Base Building 20.5%, Resource Management 12.3%, Strategy 8.9%
- #25 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: RTS 34.1%, Action RTS 21.6% ★, Base Building 14.2%, Strategy 12.5%, Resource Management 10.6%
- #26 Tribes
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Catastrophe Studios
Windows
In a stone-age like war, stuck on a lush, isolated island, its down to you to command your tribe to conquer and colonize the island by any means! Tribes offers skirmish, multiplayer and a full campaign mode for you to experience with friends or alone!!!
Why similar: RTS 27.3%, Base Building 17.9%, Resource Management 14.9%, Action RTS 11.9% ★, Online Co-Op 8.9%
- #27 Littlest Catalyst: Swarm Defense
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LittlestGameDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command a crew of tiny bots, build a modular space base, and repel relentless alien swarms. Build, upgrade, defend, but don't stay too long, the hive is closing in.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.8% ★, RTS 24.2%, Base Building 19.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Resource Management 11.4%
- #28 Marshals of War: Orcblood
79% 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: RTS 32.2%, Action RTS 18.6% ★, Co-op 11.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #29 Fortress Frenzy
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Mythforge Games
Windows
Start your world conquest with any faction you choose. Build and upgrade your production buildings. Plan and decide the composition of your army. Create your own ability deck. Challenge legendary boss to a fight. Embark on an immersive story campaign. Play with your friends.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.7% ★, RTS 21.6%, Base Building 15.7%, Online Co-Op 7.4%, PvE 6.8%
- #30 Petty Kings
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BlackDove Studios
Windows
Petty Kings is a pixel art survival RTS about reclaiming your stolen kingdom. Rebuild your settlement, defend against night raids, raise your army, and destroy enemy outposts to take back your rightful throne.
Why similar: RTS 28.6%, Action RTS 21% ★, Base Building 18.7%, Resource Management 12.1%, Survival 5.4%
- #31 TAVU
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Juhani Viitanen
Windows
TAVU is a PvE RTS game with a tactical combat system. Build your bases and defend them against waves of enemy attacks. Upgrade your units and destroy enemy bases to gain new territories and resources.
Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Base Building 18.8%, Action RTS 17.6% ★, Resource Management 14%, PvE 8.8%
- #32 Critter Conquest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoMicro Studio
Windows
Command tiny critters in a fast paced woodland strategy game. Send swarms between burrows, capture territory, build your colony, and push back enemy creatures.
Why similar: RTS 31.5%, Base Building 20.4%, Resource Management 15.2%, Strategy 14.3%, PvE 7.1%
- #33 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
75% matchVery Positive81% of 376 reviews2025
Dev: Blockage
Windows · Mac · Linux
TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid
Why similar: RTS 26.2%, Action RTS 18.8% ★, Base Building 11.5%, Co-op 10.9%, Online Co-Op 10%
- #34 Blaze Of Empires
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kikiri Company
Windows
Real-time strategy with armies and arcane magic. Choose Legionaries, Skelestians, or Antarions: gather food, wood and gold, build a base, and command a hero. An 11-mission campaign and Gods Challenge: 9 stages and bosses with special attacks. Solo or co-op.
Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Base Building 17.8%, Resource Management 12.2%, Co-op 9.3%, Online Co-Op 8.3%
- #35 Incident Commander
77% matchMixed48% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: BreakAway Games
Windows · Mac
Sudden disaster has put the town at risk, and you are the Incident Commander! It is up to you to control the responder teams who can stop the growing threat and save the community. The mayor is watching. Can you keep the public safe and stay within budget?
Why similar: RTS 22.4%, Action RTS 15.9% ★, Base Building 14%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 10.4%
- #36 Planet X3 (DOS)
75% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X3 is a new retro real-time strategy game for DOS. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the VGA, AdLib and keyboard controls experience of early 90s PC gaming.
Why similar: RTS 35.1%, Base Building 21.8%, Resource Management 19.3%, Strategy 16.7%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #37 Annexation
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hotkey Clicker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Annexation is a fast-paced real-time strategy game with old-school roots. Build bases, train armies, and outmaneuver your enemy to claim victory. Start by playing the campaign and then challenge yourself in Arcade Missions, which bring the intensity of multiplayer RTS into a single-player setting.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.5% ★, RTS 27.2%, Base Building 13.1%, PvE 10.4%, Strategy 10.4%
- #38 The Old War
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warchest Studios
Windows
The Old War is a co-op dark fantasy strategy game where your army remembers. Fight alongside friends, train persistent units, and reclaim a world consumed by the mysts. Every victory makes you stronger. Every defeat leaves a scar.
Why similar: RTS 24.3%, Action RTS 23.2% ★, Base Building 17.2%, Resource Management 8%, Strategy 6.9%
- #39 RTS Hero
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Henrique Cardoso
Windows
I want to make RTS (real time strategy) both approachable and deep. Taking direct control of a hero feels natural, and swapping is instant! Pick different heroes with unique abilities, playstyles, and buildings! This RTS has simple design with deep strategy, SinglePlayer, Online: Co-Op and Versus!
Why similar: RTS 21.7%, Action RTS 20% ★, Base Building 16.7%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, PvE 7.4%
- #40 Fair and Square
73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Octopus Engine
Windows · Linux
Try this small real time strategy and roguelike game where you need to defend your base against multiple waves . Each run you will have to choose between unique units and unique buffs.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.4% ★, RTS 11.8%, Base Building 11.2%, Co-op 10.9%, PvE 8.8%
- #41 Red Chaos - The Strict Order
71% matchVery Positive85% of 107 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 29.3% ★, RTS 28.5%, Base Building 12.4%, Strategy 7.9%, Online Co-Op 5.9%
- #42 Human Protocol
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IONAR Studio Games
Windows
Human Protocol is a real-time strategy game about humanity's war against a self-aware AI. Build your base, manage resources, command military units, strengthen your defenses, and survive increasingly dangerous enemy attacks.
Why similar: RTS 35.1%, Base Building 23%, Resource Management 14.7%, Strategy 12.4%, PvE 7.3%
- #43 A Fistful Of Yankees
72% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Pulsar Creation
Windows · Linux
There is only one rule in the Wild West, the rule of the gun. Lead a fistful of Yankee soldiers on a mission to bring order to this chaotic frontier, facing desperados, robber barons, and more in a spaghetti western RTS adventure like no other.
Why similar: Western 33.7% ★, Action RTS 22.8% ★, Base Building 18%, Resource Management 12.7%, RTS 5.8%
- #44 Uncolonization
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuffle Studio
Windows
Tribe survival game where you control the chief. Manage your tribe, delegate harvesting, hunting, crafting and research. Grow your tribes, engage other tribes or outsiders through trading, alliance or war. All through mouse click.
Why similar: Western 26.3% ★, RTS 21.3%, Action RTS 18.9% ★, Resource Management 11.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #45 IronFlux
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ghost World Gaming
Windows
Three stranded civilizations fight for the ancient Monoliths of a living moon. Build a streaming economy, field armies on land, sea and air, and hold the map to ascend in a large-scale real-time strategy game.
Why similar: RTS 33%, Base Building 19.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Resource Management 12.7%, Co-op 7.8%
- #46 Uncrewed 2
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quite Different Mechanics
Windows
Uncrewed 2 is a real-time strategy game that lets the player design units from the ground up. Wheels, treads, walker legs, and rocket engines - the game offers a variety of propulsion options, as well as the ability to craft your own weapons.
Why similar: RTS 27.9%, Action RTS 25.3% ★, Base Building 13.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #47 Orc Incursion
70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Eternal Cataclysm Studios
Windows
Command powerful heroes in this dynamic RTS with PvE and PvP modes. Level up your champions, unleash devastating abilities, and lead your army to victory. Build and manage your base, train diverse units, and master their strengths and weaknesses to outsmart your enemies on the battlefield.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Base Building 17.6%, PvE 11.1%, Strategy 9.2%, Magic 7.4%
- #48 War Selection
70% matchVery Positive85% of 23,654 reviews2019
Dev: Glyph Worlds
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 32%, Base Building 28.5%, Strategy 12.5%, Online Co-Op 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #49 Dust Front RTS
69% 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 30.8%, Base Building 20.6%, Action RTS 18.2% ★, Resource Management 12.7%, Strategy 9%
- #50 The Rebellion
71% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Caz Game Design
Windows
The Rebellion is a brand new take on real-time strategy enabling you to seamlessly transition into 3rd person to join your warriors in battle. Build your village, equip each unit with powerful weapons and armor, and secure absolute victory for your faction!
Why similar: RTS 26.6%, Action RTS 17.5% ★, Base Building 15.8%, Online Co-Op 11%, PvE 8.4%
- #51 Liten RPG
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KexonPub: Samnana
Windows · Mac
Begin your journey as an unknown adventurer in the quiet village of Brovik. Inspired by classic sandbox RPGs, you will be exploring the world, slaying monsters, gathering loot, leveling skills, crafting your own equipment and completing quests in Liten RPG.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.1% ★, RTS 20.4%, Base Building 19.3%, Resource Management 10.5%, PvE 7.5%
- #52 Dawn of Embers
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DTX Studios
Windows
Dawn of Embers is a real-time strategy game in development by DTX Studios. Build a walled town, gather and trade, command armies of soldiers and siege engines, and master four schools of magic against AI commanders or other players.
Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Base Building 21.1%, Resource Management 12.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #53 Crisis Control
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nicola Hahn
Windows
Crisis Control is a strategy game where you and up to 3 friends command firefighters, medics, police officers and technicans to protect a small, rapidly growing village from natural but also human-made desasters.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.8% ★, RTS 17%, Moddable 15.8%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Base Building 7.9%
- #54 Warsong
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Windforce
Windows · Mac
Warsong is a fantasy RTS with RPG elements. Choose from Humans, Horde, or Undead, each featuring three heroes and three specialization paths. Heroes gain random card upgrades as they level up and permanently retain their equipment across battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.2% ★, RTS 22.5%, Base Building 13.5%, PvE 8.5%, Magic 6.4%
- #55 Fierce Kingdoms
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chocolate Dolphin
Windows · Linux
A medieval RTS where you're the king. Command peasants to expand your base and grow your economy. Research powerful technologies. Then, mass an army to crush your enemies! Conquer other kingdoms in Campaign mode to unlock new perks.
Why similar: RTS 36.6%, Base Building 23.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Resource Management 17%, Multiplayer 4.9%
- #56 Bee Island
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,715 reviews2023
Dev: Lemma Arts
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Play solo or in co-op with friends, take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories and defence, research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen!
Why similar: Action RTS 19.4% ★, RTS 18.5%, Base Building 15.3%, Resource Management 11.6%, Online Co-Op 8.4%
- #57 Tempest Rising
65% matchVery Positive87% of 12,034 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.7 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 58.2%, Strategy 16.1%, Base Building 14.6%, Action RTS 5.4% ★, Multiplayer 3%
- #58 Shapes of War
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethibyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Face off with or against friends using 3D shapes! Lead your cubes, spheres, and cones to capture flags and unlock powerful upgrades. Dominate the map and seize your opponent's capitol building to claim victory!
Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Base Building 21.5%, Action RTS 20.6% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Resource Management 8%
- #59 Cossacks 3
68% matchVery Positive82% of 16,201 reviews2016
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 24.3%, Action RTS 18.2% ★, Base Building 14.6%, Resource Management 12%, Strategy 9.8%
- #60 Unnatural Worlds
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tomáš Malý
Windows · Mac · Linux
Innovative yet familiar real-time strategy game in development. Grand-scale RTS game played on maps/planets of any 3D shape. It emphasizes strategy, base building, logistics, and reduces micro-management of individual units.
Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Action RTS 22.6% ★, Base Building 17.8%, Resource Management 14.2%, Co-op 10%