Games Like Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection

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 42.4%, Classic 15.7% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Base Building 12.2%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most natural next step from Red Alert 1, keeping the fast ore-harvesting, cartoonish military tech, and iconic faction matchups while polishing almost everything.

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 56%, Strategy 16.8%, Base Building 12.4%, Multiplayer 3.2%, War 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the clearest modern successor to classic C&C, built around harvesting, power, base queues, distinct factions, and a campaign style that deliberately channels Westwood.

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 52.1%, Strategy 31%, Classic 12.7% ★, Singleplayer 2.1%, Isometric 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the Tiberium side with a darker sci-fi tone, classic Westwood base-building, and campaigns that feel like a direct sequel to the seed.

The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time

Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Base Building 18.2%, Level Editor 12.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the classic C&C formula without losing harvesters, power management, superweapons, or the punchy faction identity that makes the remaster so replayable.

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: RTS 40.5%, Strategy 25.1%, Base Building 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Classic 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It swaps sci-fi for near-future warfare but keeps the brisk build-harvest-destroy loop, faction asymmetry, and explosive pacing C&C is loved for.

The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.

Why similar: RTS 32.1%, Base Building 19.6%, Level Editor 12.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the campiest, most FMV-heavy follow-up in the series, mixing absurd faction units and quick base-building into a very C&C-feeling package.

In the name of Kane! The Command & Conquer™ series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath.

Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Base Building 18.8%, Level Editor 12.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It expands Tiberium Wars with subfactions and more lore while preserving the approachable economy and battlefield readability of classic C&C.

Red Alert 3: Uprising features four new mini-campaigns, giving players a deeper dive into the storyline's of the Soviets, the Allies, the Empire of the Rising Sun and a unique campaign centered on the origins of everyone’s favorite psionic Japanese schoolgirl commando, Yuriko Omega.

Why similar: RTS 34.1%, Base Building 19%, Level Editor 13.3%, Strategy 12.6%, War 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more of Red Alert 3's over-the-top units and arcade-fast missions, this delivers exactly that.

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 46.3%, Base Building 17.9%, Strategy 14.8%, War 6.3%, Classic 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This modern military RTS leans hard into old-school base-building, resource collection, and superweapon-style escalation.

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 44.2%, Strategy 23.9%, Base Building 13.2%, Multiplayer 7%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: It deliberately recreates the immediate, low-friction feel of 90s C&C with fast harvesting, simple teching, and constant unit pumping.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 41.6%, Base Building 20.9%, Strategy 14.2%, War 7.8%, Classic 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It streamlines base-building and unit counters into a very readable, action-forward RTS that often feels like console-friendly C&C.

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 50.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Base Building 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its three sharply different factions and emphasis on clean macro, expansions, and decisive army clashes make it feel like a modernized Westwood-style RTS.

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 46.6%, Classic 25.2% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its classic RTS structure, worker-driven economy, and distinctive factions make it a strong pick if you enjoy the readable tempo of older strategy games.

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

Why similar: RTS 43.7%, Base Building 19.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Classic 8.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Although more infantry-focused, it shares C&C's fast base-building, punchy faction identity, and satisfying campaign escalation.

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 70.4%, Strategy 22.2%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It channels classic C&C structure but lets you customize your tech tree and unit roster for a personalized twist on the formula.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 37.3%, Classic 24.2% ★, Strategy 16.1%, War 6%, Base Building 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classical RTS base construction with national progression and a quicker pace than most historical strategy games.

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 19.4%, Base Building 16.9%, Multiplayer 6.7%, War 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It takes the Total Annihilation lineage in a faster, more accessible direction that better matches C&C's straightforward fun than its grander siblings.

42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.

Why similar: RTS 39.6%, Strategy 18.8%, Base Building 18%, Classic 12.5% ★, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While slower and more economy-heavy than C&C, it is still one of the best clean, readable base-building RTS experiences on Steam.

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

Why similar: RTS 38.1%, Classic 29.2% ★, Strategy 12%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another foundational classic, it offers the same era-authentic base-building DNA, memorable soundtrack, and mass-production combat that C&C fans often appreciate.

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 61.3%, Strategy 38.7%

Why You'll Like It: This indie throwback focuses on straightforward economy, base expansion, and massed-unit warfare in a way that scratches a very similar old-school RTS itch.

{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

Why similar: RTS 53.6%, Base Building 21.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%, War 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This minimalist indie RTS nails the fast macro, base-building, and spam-friendly battlefield rhythm that defined many 90s PC 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 38.8%, Base Building 24.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Level Editor 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is more mythic and hero-driven, but its polished faction asymmetry and base-building still make it a solid alternative for classic RTS fans.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Classic 24.6% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades ground war for 3D space combat, but the classic campaign-driven RTS feel and fleet management still resonate with old-school strategy fans.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 51.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Base Building 14%, Multiplayer 7%, Classic 5% ★

Why You'll Like It: If you want a larger-scale version of the build-economy-army loop, this is one of the best pure base-building RTS games on Steam.

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 61.8%, Strategy 22.5%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Base Building 4.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: It is more systemic and physics-heavy, but its freeform base-building, raiding, and large-scale unit battles hit a similar old-school RTS pleasure center.

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour brings you closer to the enemy than ever before. Engage opposing forces at hot spots around the globe as you match strategies and arsenals against the new masterminds of modern war.

Why similar: RTS 33.6%, War 12.6%, Level Editor 11%, Base Building 10.9%, Strategy 9.5%

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

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Base Building 22.3%, Strategy 12.8%, War 11.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its chunky dieselpunk units, map control fights, and accessible RTS pacing make it a good bridge between classic C&C and more cover-aware modern strategy.

After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.

Why similar: RTS 50%, Base Building 33.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Multiplayer 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS with faction variety, base construction, and campaign progression that fits well if you want more old-school build-and-destroy strategy.

Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 18.8%, Base Building 13.6%, 1990's 7%, Isometric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie space RTS keeps the familiar economy-build-tech-attack loop intact, just transplanted into a Homeworld-like setting.

Command & Conquer gets up close and personal in this classic First Person Shooter for one of the most iconic franchises.

Why similar: RTS 39.4%, Level Editor 21.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Tanks 10.6% ★, Multiplayer 9.4%

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 34.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Base Building 17.1%, Classic 16.4% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%

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 39.7%, Base Building 21.6%, Strategy 16.3%, War 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.8%

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 44%, Base Building 20.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Level Editor 6.3%

Expand your fleet, explore your universe, and crush your opponents! Conquest: Frontier Wars features large-scale fleet battles, intelligent admirals who serve as hero units, and pulse-pounding deep space RTS Sci-Fi gameplay!

Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, RTS 42%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lesser-known classic that preserves the old-school multi-faction base-building formula and mission structure C&C players usually enjoy.

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 41.2%, Classic 26.1% ★, Strategy 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%

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 56.9%, Strategy 28.1%, Classic 13% ★, Singleplayer 2%

Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Why similar: RTS 42.2%, Classic 21.8% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Base Building 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

Why similar: RTS 36.3%, Base Building 25.6%, Strategy 16.6%, War 9.5%, Multiplayer 7%

Surrender is not an option

Why similar: RTS 58%, Strategy 39.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.

Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Classic 13.2% ★, Tanks 9.6% ★, War 8.1%

One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

Why similar: RTS 31%, Classic 25.4% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Tanks 12.3% ★, 1990's 9.5%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, RTS 31%, War 5.7%, Base Building 4.4%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Level Up For the Epic Conclusion of the Tiberium Saga.

Why similar: RTS 31.9%, Base Building 16.5%, FMV 12.9% ★, Level Editor 12.4%, Strategy 11.6%

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 44.7%, Strategy 17.6%, Classic 17.5% ★, Base Building 10.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.

Why similar: RTS 32%, Base Building 21.6%, Strategy 15.3%, War 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.1%

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 57.2%, Strategy 23.2%, War 13%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 35.2%, Base Building 19%, Strategy 15.6%, War 12.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.

Why similar: War 38%, Strategy 33.8%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Retro 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: RTS 41.4%, Strategy 20.3%, War 13.1%, Tanks 9.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.9%

For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 20%, Base Building 13.9%, Classic 6.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%

Enjoy an unforgettable blast from the past with this classic real-time strategy experience. This all-inclusive bundle includes the original 22 missions from State of War (2000), and 16 additional missions from its sequel, State of War: Warmonger (2003).

Why similar: RTS 33%, Classic 22.9% ★, Strategy 22.8%, War 10.1%, Level Editor 9.7%

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 59.1%, Strategy 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Strategy 63.1%, Classic 17.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Isometric 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.

Why similar: RTS 38.8%, Base Building 24.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%, Isometric 5.7%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 47.4%, Strategy 17.9%, War 11.9%, Base Building 6.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Army Men RTS brings you back to the days of staging battles with tiny plastic soldiers in your backyard...except these green soldiers carry out your every command!

Why similar: RTS 47.1%, Classic 18.4% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Base Building 8.5%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 46.3%, Strategy 24%, Base Building 16.3%, Multiplayer 6.3%, War 6.2%

Battlezone: Combat Commander remasters FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II with slick new visuals, brand new achievements, Steam Workshop support and much more! The solar system is at war. Take command.

Why similar: RTS 48.2%, Strategy 29.4%, Tanks 12.8% ★, Multiplayer 8.5%, Singleplayer 1%

The most popular Heroes® title of all time is back in HD! Fifteen years later, rediscover the epic tale of Queen Catherine Ironfist, as she re-embarks on her critically acclaimed quest to unite her ravaged homeland and re-conquer the kingdom of Erathia.

Why similar: Classic 49% ★, Strategy 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Multiplayer 10%, Singleplayer 0.9%