- #1 Fierce Kingdoms
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chocolate Dolphin
Windows · Linux
A medieval RTS where you're the king. Command peasants to expand your base and grow your economy. Research powerful technologies. Then, mass an army to crush your enemies! Conquer other kingdoms in Campaign mode to unlock new perks.
Why similar: RTS 31.6%, Base Building 22.3%, Strategy 21.2%, Medieval 13.9%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #2 Taste of Power
96% 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: RTS 34.6%, Base Building 27.3%, Strategy 25.1%, Medieval 13%
- #3 Majesty 2 Collection
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,545 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...
Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 28.4%, Base Building 18%, Fantasy 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #4 Heroes of Orn: Darkness
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BM Studios LLC
Windows
Inspired by Majesty, Heroes of Orn: Darkness is a fantasy base building RTS with a twist - you cannot directly control your units. Build and upgrade your kingdom to gain power and resources. Influence your heroes' decisions and empower them by issuing quests, casting spells, and creating shops.
Why similar: RTS 33.1%, Base Building 24.2%, Strategy 16.4%, Resource Management 9.3%, Medieval 7.9%
- #5 Pact
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liberation Games
Windows
Build your alliance of evil as you regain your lost power in this classically-inspired fantasy RTS. Choose how your enthusiastically loyal minions will build, plunder, and pillage their way across an ever-shifting battlefield, guiding them to new opportunities and allies on your path to domination.
Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Base Building 23.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Medieval 7.9%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #6 Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
94% matchVery Positive86% of 92,769 reviews2021
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 76.8 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 33.2%, Base Building 22.8%, Strategy 17.7%, Medieval 9.7%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #7 Planet X3 (DOS)
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X3 is a new retro real-time strategy game for DOS. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the VGA, AdLib and keyboard controls experience of early 90s PC gaming.
Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Base Building 24.4%, Strategy 23.5%, Resource Management 13%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #8 Tempest Rising
92% matchVery Positive88% of 11,317 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.6 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 55.6%, Strategy 21.5%, Base Building 15.5%, Action RTS 2.6% ★, Real-Time 1.9% ★
- #9 Andalia
91% matchVery Positive86% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Joel St.Pub: Sundust
Windows
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 33.9%, Base Building 25.3%, Strategy 12%, Medieval 10.6%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #10 JKRobots
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JKRobots
Windows
A real time strategy game, push the robots off the map to win, but they push back.
Why similar: RTS 40.5%, Strategy 23.7%, Base Building 20.4%, Resource Management 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #11 Rokatusch
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoserverStudios
Windows
Experience this Real-time Strategy-Game from First-person view in lowpoly look. Build your fort, command armies and fight together and/or against AI or real players.
Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Base Building 16.8%, Strategy 13.5%, Medieval 13.2%, Action RTS 11.5% ★
- #12 Steel Command
89% 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 37.1%, Base Building 25.6%, Strategy 19.1%, Action RTS 10.7% ★, 3D 3.7%
- #13 StarSim: BattleZone
89% match8 user reviews63% of 8 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 41.3%, Base Building 27.8%, Strategy 21.8%, Action RTS 7.5% ★, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #14 Castle War
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Chaolys
Windows
In this real time strategy game, defeat your friends by destroying their castle. The last player with their castle still standing wins! Players must manage their economy, build their base and defenses, while producing and upgrading their units.
Why similar: RTS 24.2%, Base Building 20.4%, Medieval 13.3%, Action RTS 11.4% ★, Strategy 11%
- #15 Rush The Towers
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ian Jowe
Windows
Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?
Why similar: RTS 33.7%, Strategy 23.4%, Action RTS 14.9% ★, Medieval 10.6%, Resource Management 5.6%
- #16 The Dark Legions
86% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2016
Dev: Marcell BaranyaiPub: Mascot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.
Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Strategy 26%, Medieval 23.4%, Indie 7.9%
- #17 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive95% of 178,065 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 87.5 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: RTS 36.6%, Strategy 22.3%, Base Building 21%, Medieval 9.2%, Resource Management 6.6%
- #18 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
85% matchVery Positive95% of 11,827 reviews2007
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.
Why similar: RTS 45.5%, Base Building 25.2%, Strategy 22.1%, Real-Time 4.5% ★, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #19 Star Pulse:The War
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Pulse
Windows
Star Pulse: The War is an independent real-time strategy game that merges science fiction with fantasy. Players will command a sci-fi faction, harnessing the power of star pulse to gather resources, construct buildings, train troops, and nurture heroes in the fight against invading magical forces.
Why similar: RTS 41.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Base Building 17%, Action RTS 6.2% ★, Fantasy 5.4%
- #20 StrateZ
83% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Kottabos Games
Windows
StrateZ is a casual post-apocalyptic RTS game where you fight to survive as one of three separate factions be it Survivor, Zombie or Marauder.
Why similar: RTS 40.7%, Strategy 27.1%, Base Building 25.2%, 3D 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #21 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
82% matchMixed67% of 3,298 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 50.9%, Base Building 25%, Strategy 21%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Real-Time 1% ★
- #22 Bacteria Wars
81% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick McGuinness
Windows
A real-time strategy game in which you fight to secure the victory of your Bacteria over the Cell Defense Force and other enemy Bacteria in a world where your units are your only resource, and where your mobile base will not be enough to keep you alive.
Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Strategy 19.8%, Base Building 18.1%, Action RTS 12.5% ★, Resource Management 8.1%
- #23 Your Dead Majesty
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shockwork GamesPub: Destructive Creations
Windows
👑 Your Dead Majesty is an isometric, dark, and humorous real-time strategy game focused on building a right army composition. Command your squad of goofy underlings to victory!
Why similar: RTS 36.2%, Base Building 30.9%, Strategy 24.6%, Fantasy 5%, Indie 1.9%
- #24 Siegecraft Commander
81% 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: RTS 32.4%, Strategy 31.1%, Base Building 26.9%, Fantasy 4.1%, Indie 3%
- #25 Taste of Power: Medieval
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneOcean
Windows
Master the art of war in brutal action-RTS across an alternate medieval world. Lead Europe, China or the Timurids to supremacy through strategic brilliance and lightning-fast tactics. Expand your realm, advance powerful technologies and lead massive armies. DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS OF THE MEDIEVAL WARS
Why similar: RTS 43.3%, Strategy 22%, Medieval 17.8%, Action RTS 15% ★, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #26 Age of Empires II (Retired)
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,570 reviews2013
Dev: Skybox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 48.0 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 41.9%, Strategy 21.6%, Base Building 14.1%, Medieval 13.2%, Resource Management 5.7%
- #27 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
78% matchVery Positive91% of 9,278 reviews2017
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.4 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 47.5%, Base Building 30%, Strategy 20.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #28 ScarQuest
77% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: ManaStorm Studios
Windows · Mac
Raise armies to dominate, seize, and reign over the planet as its ruler.
Why similar: RTS 41.2%, Strategy 27.6%, Base Building 18%, Fantasy 5.9%, 3D 5.6%
- #29 Karvan
78% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Jules Maurer
Windows
Karvan is a tactical roguelite game. A gigantic tree grew a few years ago, many are exploring it and exploiting the incredible resources that grow there, be the first to send a caravan all the way up, or die trying
Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Strategy 24.4%, Base Building 17.4%, Medieval 10.8%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #30 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
77% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: RTS 48.8%, Strategy 42.5%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #31 The Old War
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warchest Studios
Windows
The Old War is a co-op dark fantasy strategy game where you train and upgrade a shared persistent army in a hostile world. Every victory makes your army stronger, and every defeat is a devastating blow.
Why similar: RTS 27%, Base Building 21.4%, Action RTS 13.2% ★, Medieval 11.2%, Strategy 10.8%
- #32 Kuroba: Oghuz
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ancyra Studio
Windows
Kuroba is a historical RTS set in the brutal frontier of 13th-century Anatolia. Build settlements, manage logistics, and command armies in grounded, realistic combat. No magic, no heroes—only economy, strategy, and leadership determine who endures.
Why similar: RTS 36.4%, Base Building 25.6%, Strategy 18.4%, Resource Management 8.9%, Medieval 8.7%
- #33 Ripped From Time: Outpost
75% 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: RTS 35.8%, Base Building 26.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Resource Management 11.5%, Action RTS 7.3% ★
- #34 Exodus
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DamageLine Studios
Windows
Exodus, a realtime strategy PC game featuring stunning photorealistic graphics, oldschool RTS gameplay mechanics mixed with our own fresh ideas and a thrilling horror infused story about a dystopian alternative timeline of human history.
Why similar: RTS 38.9%, Strategy 24%, Base Building 14.1%, Medieval 8.9%, Resource Management 5.8%
- #35 Real Warfare 1242
75% matchMixed55% of 94 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, RTS 36.8%, Medieval 14.8%
- #36 Crustacean Nations
73% matchVery Positive92% of 511 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: RTS 27%, Base Building 26.8%, Action RTS 15.7% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Resource Management 9.7%
- #37 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive86% of 53,444 reviews2020
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Why similar: RTS 34.1%, Base Building 30.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Resource Management 6.9%, Medieval 3.7%
- #38 Total Tower Engine
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RubyRTS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tired of RNG and card draws? Experience a "Plan first, pay later" economy where construction scales with your income in real time. As the map grows massive, only careful planning. Not a lucky roll, will keep you alive.
Why similar: RTS 37.7%, Base Building 27.1%, Resource Management 14.5%, Strategy 13.9%, 3D 2.9%
- #39 Command & Conquer™ Generals
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,976 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Command & Conquer Generals puts your trigger finger on the pulse of modern warfare. Prepare your forces General... it's time to engage in the next generation of real-time strategy.
Why similar: RTS 42.5%, Strategy 33.9%, Base Building 19.6%, Singleplayer 4%
- #40 Ad Astra: Sci-Fi Tower Defense
72% 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: RTS 30.7%, Base Building 24%, Action RTS 15.6% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #41 Forsaking Valhalla
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stemmlar Technologies
Windows
A survival RTS game where you defend your village against relentless waves of Norse mythological creatures. Build defenses, train warriors, and gather resources to survive as long as possible. If your Town Hall falls, it's game over. How long will you last?
Why similar: RTS 30%, Base Building 20.1%, Action RTS 15.6% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Medieval 7.7%
- #42 MAXCONTROL
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eierkop-Games
Windows
MaxControl, the very first Cryengine-game combining FPS and RTS elements to one explosive mix! Similar to inspirations like C&C Renegade: Whether on the battlefield in first/third person, commanding armies from above or expanding your base: Here you have maximum control.
Why similar: RTS 37.8%, Base Building 35.9%, Strategy 26.3%
- #43 Majesty 2
71% matchMixed69% of 1,281 reviews2009
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...
Why similar: Strategy 35.9%, RTS 28.1%, Base Building 21.4%, Fantasy 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #44 Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enigma Empire Entertainment
Windows
Craft an unstoppable defence using Dwarven Towers and a fearless squad, then take on waves of invading Hobgoblins in this thrilling real-time strategy tower defence game! Strategize, upgrade, and triumph in Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs!
Why similar: RTS 34.9%, Base Building 23%, Strategy 19.8%, Action RTS 10.8% ★, Fantasy 7.5%
- #45 Meridian: New World
71% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for.
Why similar: RTS 60%, Strategy 33.4%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #46 Fractured State
69% 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: RTS 50.4%, Strategy 39.7%, Indie 10%
- #47 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
68% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Celtic Kings: Rage of War is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2002. It is the first game of the award-winning franchise Celtic Kings
Why similar: RTS 62.1%, Strategy 37.9%
- #48 Arcane Wilds
67% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Avancadia
Windows · Linux
Arcane Wilds is a western themed fantasy RTS with a unique twist on resource management. Gather, steal, and transport resources to use them in battle strategically. Embark on a new journey, survive missions, face mystical creatures in battle and loot treasures to build and upgrade your home island.
Why similar: RTS 30.4%, Base Building 23.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Resource Management 11.8%, Action RTS 9% ★
- #49 Necuratu
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Tobop Productions
Windows
Vampire real-time strategy game. Players take on the role of the ancient vampire who has been looted and must find his loved one - and potentially cause havoc.
Why similar: RTS 34.7%, Strategy 23%, Base Building 18.3%, Action RTS 15.3% ★, 3D 5.2%
- #50 Timefront
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flama Craftworks
Windows
Timefront is an RTS game blending battle royale mechanics where you control one of four asymmetrical races in a fight for conquest over an ever-shifting battlefield. Brave the Known World and try this refreshing take on the RTS genre.
Why similar: RTS 28.9%, Base Building 21.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Medieval 9.9%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #51 BattleMore
68% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Heat Wave Games
Windows
From battling rocket squirrels to lead zeppelins, this goofy single player RTS will keep your hands full and APM high.
Why similar: RTS 61.6%, Strategy 38.4%
- #52 Warrior Kings: Battles
67% matchVery Positive91% of 328 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: RTS 57.8%, Strategy 42.2%
- #53 Classic Tower Defense 2
64% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Blacksmith Forge
Windows
Classic tower defense rules meet modern systems. Build medieval towers, face adaptive waves, and experiment with upgrades, modifiers, and roguelike progression.
Why similar: RTS 33.4%, Strategy 20.5%, Action RTS 15% ★, Base Building 9.8%, Medieval 7.5%