- #1 Fractured State
97% 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: Strategy 42.4%, RTS 38.6%, Indie 19%
- #2 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
96% 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: Strategy 42.9%, RTS 37.9%, Indie 19.2%
- #3 Bionic Attack
96% 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 48.4%, RTS 28.5%, Indie 23.2%
- #4 Nightside
95% 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: Strategy 42.5%, RTS 40.5%, Indie 17%
- #5 Machines At War 3
94% 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: Strategy 44.6%, RTS 39.4%, Indie 16%
- #6 Fracture the Flag
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, RTS 36.3%, Indie 20.1%
- #7 Meridian: New World
94% 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 50.6%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 10.2%
- #8 Lootfest Wars
92% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: RTS 41.1%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 18.3%
- #9 Rising Kingdoms
90% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, RTS 46.9%
- #10 Fortify
91% 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: Strategy 44.6%, RTS 36.2%, Indie 19.2%
- #11 Way of Gold and Steel
91% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, RTS 27.9%, Indie 22.3%
- #12 Empires:The Rise
88% 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: Strategy 51.4%, RTS 48.6%
- #13 Z Steel Soldiers
89% matchMixed52% of 286 reviews2014
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the bloody aftermath of ‘Z’ comes The Bitmap Brothers classic, “Z Steel Soldiers”: a new breed of robot with a taste for war and a warped sense of humour.
Why similar: Strategy 52.4%, RTS 47.6%
- #14 reconquest
89% matchMixed55% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: StormCube Games
Windows · Mac
Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents.
Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, RTS 48.3%
- #15 Warrior Kings: Battles
86% matchVery Positive91% of 323 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: Strategy 50.5%, RTS 49.5%
- #16 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
86% 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 57.2%, RTS 42.8%
- #17 Warfare
87% matchVery Positive86% of 239 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.
Why similar: Strategy 55%, RTS 45%
- #18 Kingdom-Heroes
80% 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 49.3%, RTS 29.9%, Indie 20.7%
- #19 BattleMore
84% 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 53.5%, Strategy 46.5%
- #20 Warrior Kings
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 58%, RTS 42%
- #21 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
82% matchVery Positive90% of 170 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 54.1%, Strategy 45.9%
- #22 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
83% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, RTS 40.1%
- #23 Meridian: Squad 22
82% 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 48.2%, RTS 32.7%, Indie 19.1%
- #24 WarZone Flashpoint
81% 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 50%, RTS 29.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #25 UNDEAD FACTORY:Zombie Pandemic
81% matchMixed58% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: BTD STUDIO Co.,ltd.
Windows
Survive zombie apocalypse! Plunder resources for survival!
Why similar: Strategy 45.8%, RTS 43.9%, Indie 10.3%
- #26 Battlefleet Engineer
78% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Tomi Syväjärvi
Windows
Engineer spaceships, compose fleets and command them in in real-time battles. All ships are completely defined by their module composition. Achieve victory with brilliant command on the battlefield and by engineering it into your fleet.
Why similar: RTS 41.1%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 18.3%
- #27 Forged Battalion
78% matchMixed58% of 1,108 reviews2018
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 57.7%, Strategy 32.7%, Indie 9.6%
- #28 WizardCraft
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: David Mccue
Windows
WizardCraft is a retro style RTS game featuring a multitude of game modes, including; missions, skirmish and battle modes as well as a fully-fledged editor allowing you to create your own maps.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, RTS 36%, Indie 19.8%
- #29 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
79% matchVery Positive84% of 115 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, RTS 45.2%
- #30 Chieftain
77% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Splout Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chieftain is a fantasy game of world conquest - containing elements of a procedurally generated 4X world, and real-time skirmishes including hundreds of soldiers on screen battling for your dominion and reign to be supreme!
Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, RTS 31.1%, Indie 20.4%
- #31 Armor Clash 3
75% matchMixed55% of 154 reviews2019
Dev: Windforce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Armor Clash 3 is an old-school modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies. There are 3 factions with unique units, buildings and technology systems. There are both skirmish and challenge modes. The battle is fast-paced, with realistic graphics and physical effects, and the performance is also optimized.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RTS 34.7%, Indie 18.9%
- #32 Warden of the Isles
72% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2020
Dev: Beardlings LLC
Windows
Use wits, magic, and a powerful throwing arm to build and defend your town while commanding troops to fight enemies in this lighthearted VR blend of RTS and Mage Simulator. Defend against a looming and mysterious threat, uncover its dark origins, and become... The Warden of the Isles!
Why similar: Strategy 47.4%, RTS 30.7%, Indie 22%
- #33 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
75% 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 66.1%, RTS 33.9%
- #34 Boid
74% 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 45.5%, Strategy 40%, Indie 14.6%
- #35 8-Bit Hordes
74% matchVery Positive81% of 533 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!
Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 43.3%, Indie 12.2%
- #36 Oil Rush
77% matchMixed58% of 531 reviews2012
Dev: Unigine Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy.
Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, RTS 38.5%, Indie 14.8%
- #37 The Dark Legions
73% matchVery Positive86% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Marcell BaranyaiPub: Mascot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.
Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 36.8%, Indie 19.8%
- #38 BC Kings
76% matchMixed64% of 215 reviews2009
Dev: Mascot EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
BC Kings features several new elements not commonly found in strategy games. In addition to gathering resources, training an army and defeating the enemy, you will have to solve adventure and role-playing elements as well.
Why similar: Strategy 69.8%, RTS 30.2%
- #39 Hellfire Fortress
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gold & Lumber Games UG
Windows · Mac
In the Hellfire Fortress classic 1 vs 1 mode you’ll face sheer endless waves of demons and thus the goal is straight forward: Your Fortress needs to survive longer than your opponent’s! It’s your task to set up an army and strategically invest in economy while constantly leveling up your Fortress.
Why similar: Strategy 68%, Indie 32%
- #40 Civitas Nova
71% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: SASTE Software
Windows
About Civitias Nova: Build, manage, research and create the largest army to expand your influence from a single village to an empire or try the peaceful way. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, RTS 29.3%, Indie 21%
- #41 BlindOak Prow
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PositionMatters
Windows · Mac · Linux
BlindOak Prow is a competitive strategy card game with unique, subtle tactics that mirror the political maneuvers of the setting. Form a party of four characters mixing and matching the six different classes however you'd like, then outwit your foes for control of the city and for your survival on a new land.
Why similar: Strategy 68.3%, Indie 31.7%
- #42 RTS Commander: Smash the Rebels
71% match7 user reviews0% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Welcome to the Earth Republic army! The year is 2257. Fight against Rebels, explore territories, build a new bases, develop new vehicles, discover what lies ahead and restore peace. The hope lies on your shoulders...
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, RTS 32.3%, Indie 20.5%
- #43 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
76% matchMostly Negative35% of 711 reviews2011
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: 1C-SoftClub
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.
Why similar: Strategy 66.1%, RTS 33.9%
- #44 Basic Warfare
69% 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 55.2%, Indie 24.3%, RTS 20.5%
- #45 RogueCraft Squadron
70% 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: Strategy 41.6%, RTS 40.2%, Indie 18.2%
- #46 Circle Empires
67% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: RTS 42.9%, Strategy 41%, Indie 16%
- #47 War, the Game
72% matchMixed68% of 461 reviews2015
Dev: GabberGames.com
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
'War, the Game' is a RTS for pc in realistic present day setting.The controls are intuitive, the game rules are simple and transparent.The game focuses on strategy and the use of ones brain to complete the scenarios.The map is a spherical version of earth. That's new.
Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, RTS 29.9%, Indie 16.8%
- #48 Interloper
70% matchVery Positive84% of 406 reviews2015
Dev: Monogon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map.
Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, RTS 17.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #49 机甲雄心:巡天者
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Xue Dong
Windows
在遥远的未来,冲出地球的人类向广袤无垠的宇宙扩张,无数资源丰富的星球被开采. 然而并不是每颗星球都是平静安宁的,残忍的星际海盗,流浪的叛军,失控的机器人,恐怖的怪兽.... 于是人类联盟开启了“巡天者”这个职位,招募勇敢的年轻人,用来维护各个星域的安宁。 而你,也成为了其中一员,驾驶着太空船,在每个关键时刻登陆星球,然后用你潮水般的机甲军团将那些麻烦者抹去。
Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, RTS 32.1%, Indie 21%
- #50 Chronostation
67% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Manfromstars
Windows
Sci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly.
Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Indie 26.3%, RTS 17.2%
- #51 Real Warfare 1242
73% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 64.6%, RTS 35.4%
- #52 Perimeter
70% matchVery Positive85% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Strategy 50.9%, RTS 49.1%
- #53 Crush Your Enemies
69% 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 44.6%, Strategy 38.8%, Indie 16.6%
- #54 Tempest Rising
51% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 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 65%, Strategy 35%
- #55 Rubico
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Runners
Windows
You were in the middle of a dying city, in the center of which a giant monster nestled - the Plague. People infected with it lose their sanity and die over time. In the midst of all this chaos, you have only one friend you can rely on - a mechanical kettle.
Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%
- #56 Mad Carnage
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Drageus Games
Windows
Can YOU survive the Mad Carnage?
Why similar: Strategy 67%, Indie 33%
- #57 Swap Swap
66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: MediaPod
Windows · Mac
Help our 4 friends to get out from this evil world using switches, teleports, bumpers and many machiavelic tricks...
Why similar: Strategy 66.8%, Indie 33.2%
- #58 Broken Metal
64% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Armadillo Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight with a small team through floors of hostile machines, tweak your team to overcome increasingly more powerful enemies, live with the consequences of your actions, learn from your mistakes as you are overwhelmed and plan better for your next attempt.
Why similar: Strategy 68%, Indie 32%