- #1 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
97% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.
Why similar: Strategy 18.2%, Real-Time 16.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 15.7% ★, RTS 15.6%, Space 13.8%
- #2 Colony
96% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: eugeniy_kh
Windows · Mac · Linux
There are 2 colonies on the playing field, one of which you control. You have to improve it, develop it technologically and defeat the enemy.
Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, Real-Time 29.1% ★, RTS 21.7%, Indie 13.7%
- #3 Orbit: Satellite Defense
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Bluish-Green ProductionsPub: Bluish-Green Games Inc.
Windows
Protect your planet from alien invaders in this unique RTS experience. Freely reposition Satellites and manually dictate their targets. Manage your Energy reserves to send Satellites into orbit or unleash Planetary Powers.
Why similar: Real-Time 26.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 26.7% ★, Strategy 21.3%, Space 11%, Indie 7.7%
- #4 Supreme Commander
95% matchVery Positive89% of 3,076 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 30.2%, Strategy 21.4%, Real-Time 15.9% ★, Real-Time with Pause 12.7% ★, Base Building 8.6%
- #5 Fractured State
94% 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 44.1%, RTS 39%, Indie 16.9%
- #6 Nomad Fleet
94% matchMixed67% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...
Why similar: Real-Time 25.3% ★, Strategy 25%, RTS 18.2%, Space 15.5%, Indie 7.9%
- #7 Particle Fleet: Emergence
93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 26.5%, Real-Time with Pause 23% ★, RTS 21.9%, Space 14.6%, Indie 8.7%
- #8 Earth 2160
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2006
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Real-Time 32.7% ★, RTS 22.3%, Base Building 16%, Space 13.5%, Strategy 12.8%
- #9 Adapt or Perish
91% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2019
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is more than just an odd looking strategy game, it is a strategy platform. Genetically engineer amorphic creatures & buildings, in real time, in an endlessly open world that adapts to your playstyle. Share, and even battle your designs. How much will they be worth?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 20.5% ★, Strategy 20%, Real-Time 19% ★, Action 10%, Base Building 7.6%
- #10 Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage
91% matchMixed68% of 125 reviews2014
Dev: Digital RealityPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
A stand-alone expansion pack to Legions of Iron, discover new innovations and even more stunning visuals that launch the Haegemonia experience into light speed.
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, RTS 25.1%, Space 19.8%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.4%
- #11 Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
90% matchMixed68% of 101 reviews2014
Dev: Digital RealityPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.
Why similar: RTS 30.1%, Strategy 30.1%, Space 21.7%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.2%
- #12 Conquest: Frontier Wars
89% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Fever Pitch StudiosPub: Descendent Studios
Windows
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: Real-Time 34.9% ★, Strategy 34%, RTS 17.3%, Space 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #13 Zeta Leporis RTS
88% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Jason Gieske
Windows
A sci-fi real-time strategy game. An existential war among asteroids in classic RTS style. Build and defend, produce and upgrade, attack and annihilate!
Why similar: Real-Time 25.6% ★, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 13.1%, Space 12.7%, Base Building 11.2%
- #14 King of the World
86% matchVery Positive82% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Contec Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
King of the World is the gameplay from RISK in a Real-time strategy setting. Fight up to 12 players at once while scheming, backstabbing, making shallow alliances or simply conquer to become the last man standing.
Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Real-Time 31% ★, RTS 21%, Indie 13.3%
- #15 Noble Armada: Lost Worlds
86% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: GamesarePub: Holistic Design, Inc.
Windows
Noble Armada: Lost Worlds is a moddable real-time strategy PC title based on the Noble Armada miniatures game. Set in the Fading Suns Universe, the five Royal Houses dominate human space as they battle each other for control of the greatest resource... humanity itself.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.6% ★, RTS 20.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Space 13.4%, Real-Time 9.5% ★
- #16 DangerSpace
85% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: VirtualBG
Windows
DangerSpace is a blend of thrilling space sim and tense RTS gameplay. The deliciously heavyweight, physics-driven flight engine gives a new gaming experience.
Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, Real-Time 21.8% ★, RTS 16.3%, Space 13.4%, Indie 10.3%
- #17 Stellar Empires
84% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Bros Ogon's
Windows
Indie strategy game where you take control of an Empire, lead it to complete domination by colonizing new planets! The goal of the game is simple - the player has an initial planet and he has to control the armies to capture the enemy planets.
Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Real-Time 19.6% ★, Action RTS 14.6% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Space 10.3%
- #18 Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 391 reviews2020
Dev: Beam SoftwarePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire is a fast and furious post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where you have to be quick or be dead. Play as one of three unique factions in the struggle to seek out and conquer oil fields to fuel your army.
Why similar: Real-Time 35.4% ★, Strategy 34.6%, RTS 17%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 5.8%
- #19 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,047 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 34.1%, Strategy 22%, Real-Time with Pause 12.5% ★, Real-Time 10.3% ★, Base Building 9.9%
- #20 Zero-K
82% matchVery Positive94% of 4,227 reviews2018
Dev: Zero-K Team
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 34.5%, Real-Time 30.1% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Indie 5.9%, Sci-fi 2.8%
- #21 Rusted Warfare - RTS
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,087 reviews2017
Dev: Corroding Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
{{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 34.4%, Real-Time 17.5% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Base Building 14.6%, Real-Time with Pause 12.2% ★
- #22 Circle Empires
81% 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 31.3%, Strategy 30.8%, Real-Time 27% ★, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #23 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 403 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 32.6%, Strategy 29.7%, Action RTS 20.9% ★, Action 15%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #24 RogueCraft Squadron
81% 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 31.7%, RTS 29.7%, Space 17.1%, Indie 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #25 Fortify
80% 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 38.3%, RTS 30.1%, Action 17.5%, Indie 14.1%
- #26 Tempest Rising
75% 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 45.9%, Strategy 25.5%, Base Building 10.9%, Real-Time 9.3% ★, Action RTS 4.3% ★
- #27 Supreme Commander 2
78% matchVery Positive88% of 12,779 reviews2010
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!
Why similar: RTS 32.8%, Strategy 24.7%, Real-Time 16.6% ★, Base Building 12.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #28 Galaxy Trek
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 30.2% ★, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Space 16.8%, Action 9.1%
- #29 Machines At War 3
79% 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 38.8%, RTS 33.2%, Action 16.1%, Indie 11.9%
- #30 Galaxy Reavers
78% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Good Games
Windows
This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!
Why similar: Strategy 31.5%, RTS 30.1%, Space 23.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #31 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Strategy 34%, RTS 27.1%, Action RTS 23.3% ★, Action 13.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #32 Meridian: Squad 22
77% 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 40.4%, RTS 26.6%, Action 19.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #33 Steel Command
76% 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 29.3%, Strategy 21.6%, Base Building 17.2%, Action RTS 16.6% ★, Futuristic 4.8%
- #34 WarZone Flashpoint
76% 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 42%, RTS 24%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.8%
- #35 Executive Assault
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,455 reviews2015
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 30.6%, Strategy 20.6%, Real-Time 19.8% ★, Base Building 12.2%, Action 7.5%
- #36 Executive Assault 2
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Real-Time 23.9% ★, RTS 22.2%, Base Building 12.8%, Strategy 11.2%, Action RTS 10.3% ★
- #37 Nexagon: Deathmatch
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Unfolding in the fourth millennium, this is a real-time, 3D, action-packed game of mortal arena combat that emphasizes tactics and features advancement and fortress building in a high stakes blood sport. Battle for freedom in a televised tournament in a completely destructible environment.
Why similar: Strategy 27.2%, Real-Time 25.8% ★, RTS 18.9%, Action 13.5%, Futuristic 7.6%
- #38 STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
73% matchVery Positive91% of 4,575 reviews2016
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 38.4%, Strategy 27.8%, Real-Time 9.7% ★, Base Building 9.3%, Action 7.6%
- #39 The Fall of Aether Station
72% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Nibble & Byte Game Studio
Windows
Customize your Ships, Upgrade your fleet, and Command your way to victory in this ruthless rogue-lite tower defense/real time strategy hybrid. Take on an enemy that learns from your moves and adjusts its own path. Do you have what it takes to persevere?
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 28.2% ★, RTS 19.9%, Action RTS 14.7% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Space 10.1%
- #40 A Byte War
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: STELLAR
Windows · Linux
A Byte War is a real time strategy game where you lead a race of block-based machines against a machine threat from another dimension. Construct buildings from blocks arranged in various patterns and leverage your machines to convert the world around you.
Why similar: Real-Time 26.1% ★, RTS 20.8%, Action RTS 14.6% ★, Base Building 14%, Strategy 11.7%
- #41 Siegecraft Commander
73% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, RTS 24.8%, Base Building 17.6%, Action 17%, Indie 5%
- #42 Taste of Power
71% matchMixed67% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: OneOcean LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Show your strategic talents in Taste of Power! It's a RTS set in an alternate medieval world, where Europe, Middle East, and China confront each other. Develop unique technologies and lead warriors into an epic battlefield – the victory is yours!
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, RTS 36.8%, Base Building 24.7%
- #43 It's Not A Moon
71% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Hyeson
Windows
Manage a space station, flying through a procedually generated universe, fight, build and survive in the coldness of space.
Why similar: Strategy 22.2%, Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, RTS 13.5%, Action 11%, Space 9.6%
- #44 Planet 1138
71% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Bionic PonyPub: Triskelia Games
Windows
Planet 1138 is a vehicle based action game with a heavy emphasis on strategy. Players control a heavily armed ATV as they fight to destroy their opponents base while defending their own. Players can build outposts and turrets along the way in order to manufacture troops and amass an army.
Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Action 26.5%, Indie 20.4%
- #45 Galactic Dominion
70% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Forever Years
Windows
Galactic Dominion is a fast paced 4x space strategy game. Explore the stars, perform research, manage your colonies, build a fleet, defend your systems, and conquer the galaxy. Play through an epic story driven campaign or alternatively customize your games for countless re-playability!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.9% ★, Strategy 22.8%, RTS 15.7%, Action 12.1%, Space 9.4%
- #46 Battlezone: Combat Commander
68% matchVery Positive90% of 926 reviews2018
Dev: Big Boat InteractivePub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Strategy 25.7%, Real-Time 24.5% ★, RTS 22.8%, Action 12.4%, Space 9.4%
- #47 Battle For Cosmos
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 28.7% ★, RTS 26.8%, Strategy 17.5%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #48 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
70% 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 41%, RTS 35.1%, Indie 15.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #49 Ad Astra: Sci-Fi Tower Defense
67% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Azure Moon Games Ltd.
Windows
Lose yourself in an indie solo-dev. treasure that harkens back to arcade classics! All while thumping along to killer retro-inspired beats by Ovani sound. Embark on an epic tower defense adventure against awe-inspiring machine monstrosities, made by a devoted gamer for devoted gamers.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.4% ★, RTS 23.3%, Base Building 15.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #50 Tribes
68% 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: Real-Time 26.7% ★, Strategy 17%, Action RTS 16% ★, RTS 13.7%, Base Building 11.2%
- #51 O.R.B: Off-World Resource Base
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 105 reviews2014
Dev: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
An epic struggle for control!
Why similar: Strategy 40%, RTS 28%, Space 25.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #52 Nightside
69% 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 39.4%, RTS 36.5%, Indie 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #53 Asylamba: Influence
67% matchVery Positive81% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: Gil ClavienPub: RTFM Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Making your culture shine is often more effective than taking out weapons!
Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, Real-Time 32.6% ★, Space 13.3%, Indie 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #54 Ancient Space
69% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: RTS 32.9%, Strategy 31%, Space 25.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #55 Welcome Back, Commander
63% matchVery Positive82% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L.
Windows
Commander, your strike team is to dive deep into the contaminated city of Sun Stone and get some answers before the mysterious deadly plague spreads . Good luck Commander!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 37% ★, RTS 18.4%, Action RTS 18% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Action 6.9%
- #56 StarSim: BattleZone
64% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 34.6%, Strategy 26.2%, Base Building 19.8%, Action RTS 12.5% ★, Sci-fi 6%
- #57 Basic Warfare
67% 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 44.7%, Action 22.3%, Indie 16.8%, RTS 16.1%