Games Like Empires Mod

Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.

Why similar: RTS 19.5%, Team-Based 15.8%, FPS 14.6%, Base Building 9.9%, Strategy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the Empires Mod experience by tasking a commander with building bases while soldiers fight for control on the ground.

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!

Why similar: Team-Based 28.2%, RTS 19.8%, FPS 19.1%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive FPS/RTS hybrid where one commander directs a team of players against an alien force in a high-stakes environment.

Silica blends FPS and RTS in epic, photorealistic battles. Choose to fight on the ground or command from above as humans or aliens. Dive into thrilling multiplayer combat or master strategic command. Are you ready to survive and conquer?

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23.6%, RTS 20.9%, FPS 12.6%, PvP 10.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern hybrid that blends traditional RTS base management with intense FPS combat on a hostile alien planet.

EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander.

Why similar: Team-Based 20.8%, RTS 18.3%, Base Building 14.4%, FPS 11.5%, PvP 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique commander role that manages resources and support abilities while players engage in tactical squad-based FPS combat.

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Action RTS 18.9% ★, Base Building 17%, FPS 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep integration of base building and FPS combat, allowing you to switch between commanding and piloting units seamlessly.

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: Tanks 24.3% ★, RTS 23.2%, Strategy 12.5%, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hybrid that emphasizes heavy vehicular combat and base management from a first-person perspective.

Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as one of them.

Why similar: RTS 34.2%, FPS 17.1%, Base Building 15.3%, Strategy 11%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the second game, it established the core loop of managing a base from an RTS view while fighting in an FPS view.

Dark Prospect is an asymmetrical FPSvsRTS multiplayer game. FPS players must survive by gathering resources, building defenses and fighting against a player or AI who summons, commands, upgrades monsters and casts spells from an RTS perspective.

Why similar: Action RTS 27.8% ★, RTS 13.6%, Team-Based 12.4%, FPS 11.1%, PvP 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RTS hybrid that blends tactical FPS combat with base defense and resource management.

Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more.

Why similar: Team-Based 24.7%, Base Building 22.4%, PvP 13.6%, Top-Down 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on logistics and persistent warfare, it captures the massive team-based coordination and base-building spirit of Empires Mod.

Allegiance is a team-based multiplayer space combat sim that seamlessly combines first-person space combat with a top-down-view perspective, real time strategy, and real time tactics. Team commanders build bases, research technology, and coordinate players to execute a wide range of strategies.

Why similar: Team-Based 22.7%, RTS 19.9%, Economy 13.7%, FPS 12.6%, PvP 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based team strategy game where a commander oversees the fleet while players pilot ships in first-person.

World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster.

Why similar: Action RTS 22.9% ★, Tanks 20.3% ★, RTS 17.2%, Vehicular Combat 9.6%, PvP 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses heavily on unit control and battlefield management, capturing the strategic layer of the seed game.

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Why similar: Team-Based 24.1%, FPS 17.2%, PvP 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: While lacking a traditional RTS commander, it requires the same level of team coordination, communication, and tactical positioning found in Empires Mod.

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 52.4%, Base Building 14%, Strategy 13.9%, Action RTS 7.8% ★, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional RTS that captures the classic base-building and resource-gathering feel found in the commander mode of Empires Mod.

Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).

Why similar: Tanks 21.2% ★, RTS 17.3%, Vehicular Combat 16.1%, Base Building 13.1%, Team-Based 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic RTS that emphasizes base building and resource management in a multiplayer environment.

PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

Why similar: FPS 28%, Team-Based 24.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Multiplayer 10.3%, PvP 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the large-scale, persistent vehicular and infantry combat that defines the ground-level experience of the seed game.

World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.

Why similar: Tanks 32.4% ★, Vehicular Combat 19.9%, Team-Based 15.9%, PvP 8.4%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the vehicular combat aspect that makes the ground-level gameplay of Empires Mod so engaging.

SSA is a 5v5 twin-stick shooter MOBA with vehicular combat in a fully destructible city. Fight huge swarms, complete missions, and blast through buildings to ambush your enemies. Positioning matters and every shot is a skill shot!

Why similar: Tanks 30.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 19.7%, Team-Based 18.3%, RTS 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A MOBA-style strategy game that incorporates team-based action and tactical unit management.

In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 22.9%, Team-Based 17.7%, FPS 16.2%, PvP 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based FPS that emphasizes tactical positioning and objective control within a large-scale military setting.

Embark on a military strategy 4X RTS game, in a world where your battle tactics and your massive army are the keys to victory. Instant War delivers an amazing battlefield experience in a realistic military game. As a commander, you develop your military base and lead your army to victory!

Why similar: Action RTS 30.2% ★, Tanks 22.5% ★, Team-Based 9.2%, Top-Down 7.7%, Resource Management 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused wargame that incorporates real-time elements and base development.

Dynamic tank shooter! Play on unique tanks of the future with individual abilities, mechanics and appearance. Upgrade your tank during the battle.

Why similar: Tanks 33.2% ★, Team-Based 17.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Strategy 8.5%, PvP 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Action-oriented vehicular combat that utilizes strategic elements to influence the battlefield.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Class-Based 38%, PvP 16.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, Combat 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical shooter that emphasizes squad-based coordination and objective-driven gameplay.

World War Next is a low poly multiplayer FPS set during a WW3 conflict, Choose from over 25 countries. Vehicles like tanks, helicopters, boats and armored cars help players get around quickly.

Why similar: Tanks 21.7% ★, Vehicular Combat 19.5%, Team-Based 15.8%, FPS 9.9%, PvP 8%

Why You'll Like It: A military-themed shooter that captures the combat intensity and objective-based gameplay of the seed game.

Operation Valor is a tactical top-down multiplayer shooter that provides large scale combined-arms combat through base building and teamwork.

Why similar: Team-Based 19%, Vehicular Combat 15.7%, PvP 14.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical top-down shooter that incorporates base building and team-based objectives.

Tank Arena:Total Operation is a free MMO war game where you play as a commander, drive thousands of types of tanks, armored vehicles or helicopters on a massive battlefield engaging in 12v12 team-based battles against players globally. Enjoy the fun!

Why similar: Tanks 31.4% ★, Vehicular Combat 14%, Team-Based 13.4%, RTS 9.5%, PvP 7.7%

An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.

Why similar: RTS 58.7%, Strategy 20.3%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Base Building 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An RTS focused on historical base building and unit management that shares the strategic core of the genre.

Battlerace is a first-person shooter with dynamic battlefields. Apply your own strategy using the available arsenal and lead your team to victory on a map with up to 16 players.

Why similar: Team-Based 18.6%, Class-Based 18.6%, FPS 15.4%, PvP 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced vehicular combat that requires tactical awareness and character customization.

World of Tanks: HEAT is the first ever hero-driven tank action game. Choose your Agent, personalize your tank, and combine skill and strategy to dominate the battlefield.

Why similar: Tanks 24.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 17.5%, Class-Based 13.6%, Team-Based 13.4%, PvP 7.8%

Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

Why similar: Class-Based 22.5%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Team-Based 17.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Top-Down 14.2%

A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.

Why similar: Action RTS 26.5% ★, RTS 19.4%, Tanks 18.1% ★, PvP 9.3%, Base Building 7.7%

STUG is a free multiplayer physics based tank combat game where every shot counts. Angle your armor to bounce incoming fire, and ricochet shots off walls to hit enemies in their weak points.

Why similar: Tanks 33.3% ★, Vehicular Combat 23.3%, Team-Based 12.6%, PvP 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Havoc is an arcade tactical first-person shooter with semi-destructible environments. It offers a variety of game modes, including Bomb Defusal, Team Deathmatch, Free for All, and Gun Game, along with extensive options to customize lobby settings to your preferences.

Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Team-Based 17.6%, Shooter 16.5%, PvP 10.5%, First-Person 9.6%

Launch teammates into battle, heal them mid-fight, and survive impossible waves together in this teamwork-first FPS.

Why similar: Team-Based 25.3%, FPS 17.4%, PvP 15.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.6%

After a deadly virus left humanity paralyzed, survivors now battle on wheels! Customize your rig, sharpen your aim, and roll into fast-paced wheelchair warfare across multiple maps and modes. Join the fight!

Why similar: FPS 22.4%, PvP 21.9%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 10.4%

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%, Base Building 22.2%, PvP 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Strategy 7.5%

"Armored of Doom" is a TPS game with "tank vehicle" + "MOBA" gameplay. You will use famous active and retired tanks to compete on the battlefield. The game combines the strategic depth of traditional tank battles with the excitement of MOBA games, bringing an unprecedented gaming experience.

Why similar: Tanks 38.3% ★, PvP 13.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Combat 9.8%, First-Person 9.7%

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: FPS 31%, Shooter 17.5%, Multiplayer 16.9%, First-Person 14%, Strategy 12.5%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 34%, Strategy 17.3%, Multiplayer 13.2%, FPS 11.8%, Shooter 11.4%

Battle Nations is back! Build your empire and lead your armies to victory! Choose from traditional troops and vehicles or unleash exotic forces like mammoths, velociraptors, sandworms, and futuristic plasma units!

Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Base Building 20%, Shooter 13.6%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Strategy 10.8%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: RTS 41.8%, Multiplayer 20%, Strategy 15%, PvP 10.9%, Shooter 7%

Airmen is a first person ship building and battling game featuring airships, landships and watercraft. Crew your ship solo or alongside friends on dangerous expeditions into the archipelago to complete contracts, collect resources, and upgrade your ships.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 30.1%, Team-Based 12.7%, PvP 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Base Building 8.8%

A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.

Why similar: Tanks 55.1% ★, Shooter 12.8%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Strategy 8.3%, PvP 8%

Tick, Tank, Boom is an arcade multiplayer-shooter where players fight each other in various game modes like free for all, domination or capture the flag. A large selection of tanks will give you everything you need to find your perfect playstyle to succeed on the battlefield.

Why similar: Tanks 39% ★, Class-Based 27.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Combat 7.9%, Shooter 6.6%

[Servers Temporarily Shut Down!] Build. Gather. Breach. The Wall is a never-before seen mix of genres, where dynamic maps, slick combat, base building, and economy management all come together.

Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Base Building 17.7%, FPS 16.8%, PvP 14.1%, Shooter 10.6%

Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!

Why similar: Tanks 48.4% ★, FPS 11.4%, Team-Based 10.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Vehicular Combat 6.5%

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 28.9%, Base Building 23%, PvP 12.3%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Top-Down 10.3%

Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.

Why similar: RTS 61.9%, Strategy 21.2%, Action 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%

ST brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to Steam. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives. Addictive Survival mode and unrivaled multiplayer including Squads (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 2 vs 1)

Why similar: PvP 29.1%, RTS 27.1%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Top-Down 13.5%, Strategy 10.7%

Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!

Why similar: Action RTS 31.1% ★, RTS 20.5%, Base Building 17.7%, PvP 12.3%, Strategy 6.9%

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 59.3%, Strategy 19%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Base Building 5.5%

A Real-Time Strategy game with First-Person Shooter tactics.

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Action 31.3%

Aerial Guardian is a large scale multiplayer battle first person shooter. Choose from several classes and play as a soldier to embroil yourself in a space fleet battle. Choose from a variety of over 20 weapons and several vehicles including mechs.

Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, Action 33.6%

Command Mobile Outpost and take XEN Firearm to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This is an FTD game - FPS, Tower Defense, Base Building and much more all at the same time.

Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Base Building 20.6%, Resource Management 16.3%, FPS 15.8%, Shooter 9.9%

Command powerful armored vehicles in a dynamic arcade tank action game! This is a free-to-play third-person PvP game featuring fierce battles of mid-20th to early 21st-century war machines. Choose your class, upgrade your tank, and defeat enemies in intense team battles and solo modes.

Why similar: Tanks 50.6% ★, FPS 17.3%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down 9.5%, 3D 5.7%