- #1 Empire Earth: Gold Edition
97% matchVery Positive90% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: Stainless Steel StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 35%, RTS 28.1%, Top-Down 13.6%, Building 12.6%, Combat 9.2%
- #2 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive86% of 55,107 reviews2020
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, RTS 44%, Combat 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #3 Age of Mythology: Retold
96% 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 42.7%, Strategy 30.9%, Top-Down 23%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #4 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
95% matchVery Positive95% of 182,846 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, RTS 46.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #5 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
94% matchVery Positive93% of 36,311 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Strategy 49.3%, RTS 49%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #6 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive84% of 15,692 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Strategy 51.3%, RTS 45.7%, Singleplayer 3%
- #7 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
93% 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 49.6%, Strategy 47.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #8 Age of Empires II (Retired)
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,882 reviews2013
Dev: Skybox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 51.2%, Strategy 47.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #9 Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
91% matchVery Positive91% of 35,068 reviews2020
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Why similar: RTS 46.4%, Strategy 37.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #10 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
89% 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 55.2%, Strategy 40.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #11 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
90% matchVery Positive95% of 15,915 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: RTS 47.5%, Strategy 47%, Building 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #12 Advanced Tactics Gold
91% matchVery Positive84% of 178 reviews2014
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition gives players a more powerful game editor, much improved random game engine, many new features and abilities, and more.
Why similar: Strategy 96.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #13 Sudden Strike Gold
89% matchVery Positive88% of 513 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!
Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, RTS 37.2%
- #14 Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
86% matchVery Positive92% of 11,793 reviews2025
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Real Time Tactics 37.8%, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 20.1%, Building 19%
- #15 Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
88% matchVery Positive88% of 88,493 reviews2013
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 115.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.
Why similar: Strategy 55.7%, Real Time Tactics 25.8%, RTS 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #16 Stronghold: Definitive Edition
86% matchVery Positive87% of 10,396 reviews2023
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Real Time Tactics 39.5%, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 20%, Building 18.9%
- #17 Sudden Strike 2 Gold
87% matchVery Positive86% of 353 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.
Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, RTS 41.8%
- #18 Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,122 reviews2013
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 42.5%, Building 23.8%, Strategy 19.7%, RTS 14%
- #19 Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive91% of 38,185 reviews2009
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
Why similar: Strategy 59.9%, RTS 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #20 Empires of the Undergrowth
81% matchVery Positive94% of 18,977 reviews2024
Dev: Slug DiscoPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.
Why similar: Building 50.1%, Strategy 45%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #21 Sudden Strike 4
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,361 reviews2017
Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Real Time Tactics 39.5%, Strategy 30.7%, RTS 27.2%, Combat 1.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #22 XIII Century – Gold Edition
85% matchMixed56% of 195 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Strategy 80.2%, RTS 19.8%
- #23 Company of Heroes
82% matchVery Positive94% of 18,808 reviews2006
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 45.5%, Strategy 39.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #24 AI War 2
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,563 reviews2019
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 47.6%, RTS 32.7%, Strategy 19.7%
- #25 Command & Conquer™ Generals Zero Hour
79% matchVery Positive90% of 6,535 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 57.7%, Strategy 37.3%, Singleplayer 5%
- #26 Armored Brigade II
78% matchVery Positive89% of 252 reviews2025
Dev: Veitikka StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.
Why similar: RTS 49.5%, Strategy 41.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #27 Europa Universalis: Rome - Gold Edition
82% matchMixed65% of 250 reviews2008
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #28 Warrior Kings: Battles
80% matchVery Positive91% of 334 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 56.8%, RTS 43.2%
- #29 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
78% matchVery Positive91% of 9,568 reviews2017
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 55%, Strategy 42.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #30 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
79% matchMixed67% of 3,328 reviews2015
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 52.9%, Strategy 39.2%, Real Time Tactics 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #31 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
76% matchVery Positive86% of 379,637 reviews2016
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 101.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Why similar: Strategy 78.7%, Building 17.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #32 Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece
77% matchVery Positive95% of 227 reviews2012
Dev: Longbow Games
Windows
Conquer the ancient Greek world in Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, an epic strategy wargame that expands and refines the award-winning Hegemony: Philip of Macedon with brand new content and features.
Why similar: Strategy 64.3%, RTS 35.7%
- #33 Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
75% matchVery Positive93% of 7,301 reviews2007
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".
Why similar: RTS 51.5%, Strategy 46%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #34 Perimeter
76% matchVery Positive84% of 270 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 57%, RTS 43%
- #35 Space Empires V
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.
Why similar: Strategy 96.7%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #36 Imperium Galactica II
75% matchVery Positive88% of 651 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.
Why similar: Strategy 70.5%, RTS 29.5%
- #37 Cossacks 3
74% 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: Strategy 48.5%, RTS 47.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #38 Company of Heroes 2
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 113,254 reviews2013
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 57.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 78.2%, RTS 21%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #39 Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
74% matchVery Positive86% of 420 reviews2014
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Disciples GOLD takes the phenomenal gameplay, stunning graphics, over 100 spells and a powerful scenario editor of Disciples and adds new scenarios and gameplay features that set the new standard in Turn-Based Strategy.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Legion Gold
73% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2020
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Well-received by gamers and critics alike, Legion Gold is the expanded and improved version of its predecessor, Legion, and includes not only the original Legion game but a hefty expansion pack too.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, RTS 31.2%, Building 29.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #41 Blitzkrieg Anthology
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,562 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.
Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, Real Time Tactics 28.9%, RTS 28.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #42 Tempest Rising
68% 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 56.8%, Strategy 39.4%, Top-Down 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #43 Panzer Corps Gold
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,739 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.
Why similar: Strategy 97.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #44 Ancient Wars: Sparta Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 499 reviews2022
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
One of the most innovative Real-Time Strategy Games comes back totally renewed and improved to the smallest detail, with epic large scale battles, new civilizations, unit customization system never seen before in a game, 8K support, and much more.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 33.3%, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 21%, Building 18.5%
- #45 Praetorians - HD Remaster
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,119 reviews2020
Dev: Torus GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 54.3%, Real Time Tactics 24%, RTS 21.7%
- #46 Armageddon Empires
71% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Cryptic Comet Games
Windows
Armageddon Empires is a computer turn based strategy game that takes the best elements of collectable card games, board games, and computer games and brings them all together to provide a unique interactive strategy war game experience.
Why similar: Strategy 66.8%, Top-Down 30.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #47 Sins of a Solar Empire II
67% matchVery Positive84% of 8,792 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: RTS 50.2%, Strategy 45.7%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #48 Space Empires IV Deluxe
72% matchVery Positive86% of 291 reviews2006
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.
Why similar: Strategy 98.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #49 Stronghold: Warlords
70% matchMixed65% of 5,328 reviews2021
Dev: Firefly Studios
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Besiege Great Khans, Imperial warlords and Shōgun commanders in Stronghold: Warlords, the latest 'castle sim' from Firefly Studios. Command AI warlords across the battlefield as you build a castle economy and new gunpowder-fuelled siege engines!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 36.1%, Building 19.8%, RTS 19%, Strategy 14.6%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #50 Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive84% of 2,739 reviews2026
Dev: Łukasz JakowskiPub: Łukasz Jakowski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
Why similar: Strategy 97.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #51 Sudden Strike 3
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 223 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.
Why similar: Strategy 65.3%, RTS 34.7%
- #52 Circle Empires
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,178 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: Strategy 54.2%, RTS 44.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #53 Commandos 2 - HD Remaster
69% matchMixed57% of 2,469 reviews2020
Dev: Yippee! EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 57.3%, Real Time Tactics 41.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 Empire Deluxe Combined Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 181 reviews2018
Dev: Killer Bee Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Empire Deluxe Combined Edition is the latest in the classic Empire Series of games, which has spanned almost five decades. Empire Deluxe is a game about taking cities. Starting with just one, the city enables a commander to produce units. These units in turn can directly attack or support the attack of more cities.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Panzer Corps 2
66% matchVery Positive85% of 4,207 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 59.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Why similar: Strategy 96.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #56 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
66% matchVery Positive91% of 474 reviews2021
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.
Why similar: Strategy 74%, Top-Down 23.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #57 Majesty Gold HD
68% matchVery Positive92% of 600 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 72.4%, RTS 25.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%