- #1 Collapse: Faction Wars
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Collapse Wars
Windows
Collapse Faction Wars is a real time strategy survival game where rival groups of survivors fight to stay alive in a city completely overrun by the infected.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.7% ★, Strategy RPG 28.2%, Strategy 25.1%, 3D 3.9%, Resource Management 3.8%
- #2 Mad Wild Fairy Tale
96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Morozov Sergey
Windows
Take control of the undead king. Manage your legacy domain and protect it from mortal trespassers. Mad Wild Fairy Tale is an Action RPG Strategy with hardcore survival and PvP-Trespassers mechanics. The game is set in a beautiful dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.5% ★, Strategy RPG 31.2%, Strategy 14.6%, RPG 5%, Character Customization 4.2%
- #3 Carrier Command
96% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Realtime GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Take Command of the latest Multi-role Assault Carrier. Fly strikes against enemy positions, deploy powerful amphibious tanks into combat as you assault islands from the sea and capture key islands while customising your fighting vehicles. Manage logistic supply lines as you move forward.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.4% ★, Strategy RPG 22.7%, Strategy 18.4%, Military 8.8%, Third Person 6.2%
- #4 Battle For Cosmos
95% 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 53.2% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Space 9.8%, Futuristic 5.8%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #5 Knights of Conquest: Feudal Shenanigans Galore
94% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: ES Galore
Windows · Mac
Become a knight and conquer the lands for your king and yourself! Manage your towns and resources, command your armies and peasants, and maybe even bring your fellow knight friends to assist in your quest. Feudal shenanigans await!
Why similar: Action RTS 38.5% ★, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Strategy 10.9%, Third Person 8.1%, Character Customization 7.1%
- #6 SALVO
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rice Golem Productions
Windows
Experience cinematic space warfare in SALVO, an action packed real-time tactical combat simulator. Command your flagship and engage in intense battles in a war-torn solar system. Play a story-driven campaign, or forge your own destiny across the dangerous frontiers.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.5% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Military 16.2%, Space 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #7 Necromancer: The Fallen Serve
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Minch Games
Windows
Command a growing undead legion in a dark fantasy RTS where every fallen enemy can become your next soldier. Raise skeleton armies, harvest bones and souls, build your necromantic stronghold, and overwhelm fortified kingdoms through relentless conquest.
Why similar: Action RTS 47.8% ★, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Strategy 19.5%, Third Person 6.4%, 3D 3.7%
- #8 Project 1815
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project 1815 Team
Windows
Full Scale First/Third Person Napoleonic Tactical Action! Fight alongside thousands of troops in both singleplayer and multiplayer as you captain individual infantry battalions, cavalry squadrons, and artillery batteries, or take command from above as your team's general in round-based team battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.3% ★, Strategy RPG 23.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Military 11.9%, Third Person 7.7%
- #9 Galaxy Trek
91% 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 65.5% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Space 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #10 Galaxy Commanders: Gridstrike
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timopheus
Windows
Old-school grid-paper game, reborn in deep space. Deeper rules, same one-click clarity—and interstellar adventures. Outfit ships with weapons, armor, shields, and gear, and choose commander abilities. Roam the galaxy from its lawless outskirts to its heart.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 35.7%, Strategy 19.3%, Space 15.5%, Futuristic 15%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #11 Mini Raid Leader
89% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Ryan Swanson
Windows
Mini Raid Leader is a single-player Action RTS, in which you command an ever-growing party of heroes to take down powerful bosses.
Why similar: Action RTS 51.6% ★, Strategy RPG 18.3%, Strategy 17.9%, Combat 4.3%, PvE 3.3%
- #12 Soul Rift
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mysak Danylo
Windows
Soul Rift is a mix of RPG and RTS in a magical world where you will take on the role of a wizard with an army of magical creatures. - Learn spells and use them in tactical battles. - Summon a variety of creatures. - Build magical structures that improve your abilities.
Why similar: Action RTS 39% ★, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Character Customization 7.1%
- #13 Chaos Pattern
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Veridian Forge
Windows
Chaos Pattern is an Action/Strategy hybrid game, with a visual blend of modern rendering techniques and retro looks.
Why similar: Action RTS 39.3% ★, Strategy RPG 24.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Third Person 9.3%, PvE 4.9%
- #14 Glyphs Of The East
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Divider Interactive
Windows · Linux
Explore the dark, mystical land of Runetide in Glyphs of the East, a single-player real-time strategy game. Unravel ancient glyphs, harness their power, and command forces in a battle against the shadows. Master strategy and magic, as every move shapes your civilization's destiny.
Why similar: Action RTS 41.2% ★, Strategy RPG 26.3%, Strategy 12.5%, Military 11.3%, 3D 5%
- #15 Endeavor: Rite of Passage
87% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Endeavor
Windows
Take command of powerful armies with intuitive player controls and classic RTS features and feel. Control powerful super-weapons and elite units through 39 campaign missions. Continue the fight on 20 skirmish and 8 unique survival maps.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.4% ★, Military 13.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Futuristic 11%, 3D 5.7%
- #16 Sunlit Kingdom
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Red Goblin Games
Windows
Sunlit Kingdom is a 3D fantasy tower defense. Command three unique heroes: Archer, Mage, and Holy Knight. Each has four abilities to choose from, so no two defenses play the same. Battle distinct enemy factions across a story campaign, then test your build against endless waves in Adventure Mode.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.9% ★, Strategy 28.3%, Character Customization 7.6%, 3D 6.5%, Combat 4.4%
- #17 Mystical Sovereign Z
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: abuyuu0
Windows
Mystical Sovereign Z is a sci-fi/fantasy hybrid strategy game. Experience real time battles and turn based strategy with various RPG elements and choices to be made along the way.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.5% ★, Strategy RPG 25.3%, Strategy 11.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Character Customization 7.4%
- #18 Full-Scale Invasion
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Other Ocean InteractivePub: Reimagine Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Full-Scale Invasion is an armchair general RTS that puts the player directly in the battle as they command ground-to-space armies from the bridge of their very own capital ship.
Why similar: Action RTS 42.7% ★, Strategy RPG 30.5%, Strategy 14.9%, 3D 4.6%, RPG 4%
- #19 Wastelan Wars
84% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Old Can
Windows
A strategy game in a post-apocalyptic world. Different factions fight for supremacy and resources.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.2% ★, Strategy RPG 26.3%, Strategy 21.5%, Futuristic 7.5%, RPG 5.1%
- #20 Engraven
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Skippydog Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Engraven is a single player sci-fi real time tactics game. Build and customize your regiment of soldiers and fight endless hordes of sorcerers and graven thralls.
Why similar: Action RTS 47.2% ★, Strategy RPG 24.8%, Strategy 15.4%, Character Customization 6.4%, Sci-fi 3.7%
- #21 Elemental colossus
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Gordun Studio
Windows
Defend your castle against thousands of enemies. Choose your towers wisely to rise an impenetrable barricade. Fight in several worlds against tireless golems that are willing to destroy your kingdom. Build an elaborate defense to restrain the hordes that assault you in each world.
Why similar: Action RTS 58.5% ★, Strategy 29.5%, 3D 7.2%, PvE 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #22 Ripped From Time: Outpost
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Looming Games
Windows
First-person drone combat meets RTS base-building: command historical squads, advance from stone to lasers, and power the outpost’s defenses and superweapon to seal a space-time rupture.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.8% ★, Strategy RPG 22.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Character Customization 6.8%, Space 6.8%
- #23 Starfall Defenders
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Starfall Defenders is a classic tower defense game that features unique towers and enemies. It also has an in-game shop system that allows players to purchase better towers, upgrade existing ones, and buy special items like the Atom Bomb, Splash Bomb, and Air Supply.
Why similar: Action RTS 52.5% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Space 11.3%, Futuristic 7.7%, Sci-fi 4%
- #24 FARMonstersTD
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dronami
Windows
Gotta grow Crawps to B-Frend StrongSTARs... so they can D-Fend the Hart! FARMonstersTD is a Farmin' Game, a Monster Tamin' Game, and a Tower Defense game all in one! It's a Tactical Action-RPG with a full Single-Player Campaign and support for local drop-in Co-op, Versus, and Roguelike modes.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.7% ★, Strategy RPG 21.9%, Strategy 13.6%, Character Customization 6.5%, PvE 4.9%
- #25 Galactic Veins
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DST Studio
Windows
Galactic Veins is a groundbreaking survival RPG that seamlessly blends action and RTS. Lost in an uncharted galaxy, you'll explore hostile regions filled with danger and mystery. Harvest resources, salvage technologies, and uncover the secrets of the universe as you fight to find your way back home.
Why similar: Action RTS 43.7% ★, Strategy RPG 24.9%, Space 10.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Third Person 5.6%
- #26 Battle Among Stars - Alien War
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dewin DevPub: Dewin Games
Windows
Battle Among Stars – Alien War Five Houses. One galaxy. You are the heir thrown into the war. Command fleets, assemble modular units, forge fragile alliances — every decision reshapes the balance of power. Free demo available now.
Why similar: Action RTS 35% ★, Strategy RPG 23.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #27 Clash of the Kings
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Kendall
Windows
Take part in building the best team of knights the kingdom has ever seen! Or lose them all in a glorious fight, the choice is yours!
Why similar: Action RTS 42.1% ★, Strategy RPG 31%, Strategy 17.1%, 3D 5.1%, Combat 2.7%
- #28 Celestial Defense
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoUnconditionalGames
Windows
Celestial Defense is a sci-fi space tower defense strategy game where tactical base building and resource management determine your survival. Build asteroid belts, evolve planets, and withstand relentless wave survival combat against the Void.
Why similar: Action RTS 51.9% ★, Strategy 26.4%, Space 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Resource Management 4.7%
- #29 BURGGEIST
77% matchVery Positive97% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: GHRIAN STUDIO
Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
Why similar: Action RTS 56.7% ★, Strategy 21.6%, 3D 6.7%, PvE 6%, Third Person 5.2%
- #30 ChargeDrop
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GliderDrones
Windows
A physics-driven tower defense game where one massive cube does everything: fight, build, activate, and survive. Drop into a neon sci-fi battlefield, hold back waves of Chaos Dice, and power up your defenses through energy, momentum, and precision.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.4% ★, Strategy 25.2%, Futuristic 10.1%, Space 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #31 Masada
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Messiah
Windows
Masada is a open world RTS / RPG set in an isolated and exotic nebula.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.3% ★, Strategy RPG 21.3%, Military 11.4%, Strategy 9.8%, Space 9.1%
- #32 Last Chickenburg
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YerenGames
Windows
Fight to build your base, gather resources and take back the land that is rightfully yours from the humans who wish to eradicate and enslave you.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.2% ★, Strategy RPG 27.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Combat 5.8%
- #33 TD VOID
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SoftField
Windows
Defend humanity against a machine Void that turns Earth's own technology into a weapon. An alien nanocluster has reached Earth. It doesn't invade with soldiers. It infects factories, military vehicles, etc. Your mission is simple: Protect the Shield Core. Survive every assault. Stop the spread.
Why similar: Action RTS 50.1% ★, Strategy 26%, Futuristic 10.9%, Sci-fi 5.1%, 3D 5.1%
- #34 Lead the Charge
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BT Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight at the head of a living army. Recruit 28 legendary commanders, build forces from 64 units, master formations and battlefield orders, and conquer 14 historical battlefields in a single-player army roguelite.
Why similar: Action RTS 62.2% ★, Strategy 21.9%, Military 10.6%, Combat 2.6%, Resource Management 2.5%
- #35 Steel Command
75% 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: Action RTS 38.4% ★, Strategy 24.5%, Military 12.6%, Futuristic 8%, Sci-fi 5%
- #36 YiShi
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Indie March Studios
Windows
Play as a healer, ensure the survival of your warriors through spells and enhancements fighting against hordes of green skins.
Why similar: Action RTS 64.5% ★, Strategy 21.2%, 3D 8.3%, PvE 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #37 Jianghu Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel Studio
Windows
Simulated Jianghu is a role-playing game that blends sect-management mechanics with multiple playthroughs, high player freedom, and a gritty street-level wuxia style. A mobile-first launch is planned for 2025.
Why similar: Action RTS 36.2% ★, Strategy RPG 21.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Third Person 8.6%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #38 Cat Cook: Defense
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YenThe Studio
Windows
Protect your simmering soup from relentless hordes in this action-packed, vertical Tower Defense! Take direct control of your Chef, build intricate mazes, merge towers on the fly, and unleash powerful spells. Level up mid-battle for roguelite buffs and unlock deep RPG loot to survive!!
Why similar: Action RTS 39.9% ★, Strategy RPG 30.2%, Strategy 22%, Inventory Management 3.4%, Character Customization 3.3%
- #39 CATHODE
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: STARCAT GAMES LTD
Windows
Build sprawling defensive networks of high-tech turrets and logistics systems to repel massive enemy swarms! Take direct control of your turrets and utilize powerful support powers to repel the invasion!
Why similar: Action RTS 50.8% ★, Military 13.1%, Futuristic 10.8%, Strategy 7%, 3D 5.9%
- #40 Final Armada
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rosko Games
Windows
Build ships block by block, command your fleet in real-time space battles, and choose your path through a roguelike campaign. Upgrade your ships, watch them break apart in combat, and uncover what happened to the galaxy around you.
Why similar: Action RTS 44.1% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Strategy RPG 19%, Space 15%, Combat 1.3%
- #41 No King No Kingdom II
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fullmetal Developer
Windows
You are the King in the first-person strategy game. Manage villagers, collect resources and build your castle. Сreate army not only of knights, but also with griffins, trolls or even mighty dragons. Mount your favorite fantasy creature and join the battle. Rise royal scepter to lead your kingdom.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.4% ★, Strategy RPG 30.2%, Strategy 24.4%, RPG 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #42 Viridian Corp.
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fork on the Table Studios
Windows
Command from above. Fight from within. Viridian Corp. is a single-player sci-fi action RTS and third-person shooter. Lead the war, capture mining zones, direct your forces, then Mindwalk into a soldier and enter the battle yourself.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.1% ★, Strategy 12%, Futuristic 9.5%, Third Person 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #43 Warkestra
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: unknown
Windows
Warkestra is a voice command survival action game where you can use your own words and voice to command your troops that understand your intentions. Explore castles, tame monsters, build your army, and become the one and only legendary commander.
Why similar: Action RTS 38% ★, Strategy RPG 24.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Character Customization 8.1%
- #44 Sadness Of Valor
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: One Man Studio for GamesPub: Slordef
Windows
Build, manage, fight in a post apocalyptic RTS game
Why similar: Action RTS 44.9% ★, Military 17.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Futuristic 8.3%, 3D 5.7%
- #45 Eternal Towers
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neverplay
Windows
Build, fight, and adapt as you make your way into the next level in this Roguelite Tower Defense with a splash of action combat and a dash of puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.4% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Third Person 9.9%, Futuristic 9.7%, Space 8.4%
- #46 Abyss Defence
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: PJYB
Windows · Mac
As darkness falls, monstrous Abyss creatures emerge. Command your units, gather resources from plants, and survive each night. Defend the Crystal from increasingly powerful enemies in this pixel art RTS defense game.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.9% ★, Strategy RPG 30.4%, Strategy 24.9%, Combat 3.1%, PvE 2.7%
- #47 Drift Wars
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 55.6% ★, Strategy 30.6%, 3D 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #48 Prince Rystiya's Starfleet
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Rystiya
Windows
Conquer the entire galaxy or fight quick custom battles in this free space RTS!
Why similar: Action RTS 47.1% ★, Strategy 23.7%, Military 11.2%, Third Person 8.4%, Space 6.2%
- #49 TechWorld
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KTGAMES
Windows
Survive the waves. Build towers. Upgrade everything. Fight alongside your defences. Enemies escalate. Chaos builds. Power grows. Start small. End unstoppable.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 30.5%, Action RTS 27.3% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Futuristic 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #50 Total Blade: Mythology
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moondolino
Windows
Lead over 3400 soldiers in massive real-time battles across a vast 16th-century world from Europe to Japan. Conquer cities, recruit famous historical figures, and forge your empire in a grand sandbox RPG
Why similar: Action RTS 55% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Combat 6.7%, RPG 5.1%
- #51 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 421 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 54.4% ★, Strategy 38.8%, RPG 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #52 The Last Convoy North
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Ponder
Windows
The Last Convoy North is a unique survival management game where you take direct control of the convoy. Choose your route, marshal your crew, upgrade vehicles, recruit allies and fight your way north to survive.
Why similar: Action RTS 47.6% ★, Strategy RPG 21.7%, Strategy 14.5%, Character Customization 6.4%, PvE 4.5%
- #53 Against Wokou Frontline
66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: YiXia Studio
Windows
Amidst the Wokou raids along the southeast coast of China during the Ming Dynasty (1552–1565), lead your troops, fortify your line, and repel the brutal invaders in this heroic tower defense game. Defend the common people and secure the shore!
Why similar: Action RTS 68.7% ★, Strategy 26.2%, Combat 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #54 Ferrocorum 1596
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jan Brychta
Windows
An old-school real-time strategy with automatic, resource-free unit production and large-scale, deliberately unfair battles. Lead Spain through a story campaign, or command the Spanish, Inca, or mysterious machine race Supayari in skirmishes against the AI.
Why similar: Action RTS 50.4% ★, Strategy 25.2%, Futuristic 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Combat 2.8%
- #55 Space Alliance: Frontier
67% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Black Lime Studio
Windows
Get ready to protect the entire solar system from an unprecedented threat - the D'Ahari, a race of insect-like aliens. Control an entire fleet of spaceships, trade with other races of an Alliance, and develop your own space station.
Why similar: Action RTS 41% ★, Strategy 13.8%, Space 11.8%, Military 10%, Futuristic 9.4%
- #56 Gewevo : Interstellar
71% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Victor Filipiak
Windows
Gewevo : Interstallar is a space strategy game derived from the tabletop RPG universe Gewevo. It offers an approach a little closer to a wargame with regard to the empire management aspect. Made with passion by a one-man team;)
Why similar: Action RTS 43.5% ★, Strategy 26.1%, Futuristic 10.4%, Space 9.2%, 3D 5.5%
- #57 Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TriArts
Windows
Defcon Zero is a classic real-time strategy game set on planet Eros, where you dive into the story of ERA, the last beacon of civilization. Build your base, gather resources, engage your enemies and make strategic choices to prevail in combat. Are you ready to command the frontlines of tomorrow?
Why similar: Action RTS 47.2% ★, Military 19%, Strategy 15.4%, Futuristic 10.6%, 3D 4.6%