- #1 The Base
97% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: GMGame
Windows
PC only tower defence inspired by oldschool RTS games. Build up your defence in realtime under the constant pressure of creeps.
Why similar: Strategy 72.7%, Indie 27.3%
- #2 Guide The Ball
96% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Eldritch Phantasmagoric Games
Windows
Plan and build your path through physics based puzzles. Create your own solutions to over 300 levels spread out through 10 distinct areas, each with their own unique hazards, effects and game-play.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #3 Cro Magnon
95% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, RTS 39.5%, Indie 18.8%
- #4 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
94% 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 42.4%, RTS 40.2%, Indie 17.4%
- #5 Disparity
93% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: tamationgames
Windows
Disparity is an extreme precision 2D Puzzle Platformer based around one core mechanic: swapping the polarity of levels.
Why similar: Strategy 68.1%, Indie 31.9%
- #6 Warfare
94% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.
Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, RTS 46.8%
- #7 Bionic Attack
92% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: The Selenite Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bionic Attack is a fast paced Real Time Strategy game set in a post apocalyptic world, where two factions are fighting for the planet domination. During the campaign or fight mode, you will play both factions, each one has a special unit with a unique gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, RTS 30.5%, Indie 21.2%
- #8 Nightside
91% matchMixed62% of 133 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: RTS 42.9%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 15.3%
- #9 Meridian: New World
91% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.4 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 52.8%, Strategy 38.2%, Indie 9.1%
- #10 Machines At War 3
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 86 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 43.9%, RTS 41.6%, Indie 14.4%
- #11 Fracture the Flag
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 111 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 43.2%, RTS 38.6%, Indie 18.2%
- #12 Lootfest Wars
89% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 16.5%
- #13 Rising Kingdoms
86% matchVery Positive92% of 258 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, RTS 48.7%
- #14 reconquest
87% matchMixed55% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: StormCube Games
Windows · Mac
Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents.
Why similar: RTS 50.1%, Strategy 49.9%
- #15 Empires:The Rise
86% matchMixed60% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: 阿龟与阿飞Pub: MZ Times
Windows
《Empries:The Rise》 is the a Cross-Platform Real-Time-Strategy (R.T.S.) game. Choose your nation and conquer those, who stand in your way!
Why similar: RTS 50.4%, Strategy 49.6%
- #16 Z Steel Soldiers
88% matchMixed53% of 289 reviews2014
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the bloody aftermath of ‘Z’ comes The Bitmap Brothers classic, “Z Steel Soldiers”: a new breed of robot with a taste for war and a warped sense of humour.
Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, RTS 49.4%
- #17 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
84% matchVery Positive94% of 256 reviews2016
Dev: Enlight Software Limited
Windows
Conquer the world and build your empire! Lead one civilization to glory through sophisticated trade, diplomacy, espionage and conquest.
Why similar: Strategy 55.5%, RTS 44.5%
- #18 Warrior Kings: Battles
85% 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: RTS 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #19 BattleMore
82% matchPositive87% of 15 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 55.3%, Strategy 44.7%
- #20 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
81% matchVery Positive90% of 181 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 55.8%, Strategy 44.2%
- #21 Kingdom-Heroes
76% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: InfinityMr
Windows
Kingdom-Heroes offers real time strategy fun in 2D Pixelart optics and cool atmospheric music and sound. Build up your Colony by placing every building where you want and recruiting as many units as you want! Build outposts, Farming stations or strengthen your defenses!
Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, RTS 32%, Indie 18.9%
- #22 Warrior Kings
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 145 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 56.3%, RTS 43.7%
- #23 Epic Little War Game
81% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Rubicon Development
Windows
The lighter side of turn-based war gaming. Take your time to plan good strategies, deploy your troops in the right places, try not to laugh whilst killing your enemies.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #24 Fortify
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Holgersson Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 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 44.2%, RTS 38.4%, Indie 17.4%
- #25 Forged Battalion
80% matchMixed58% of 1,114 reviews2018
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.
Why similar: RTS 59.9%, Strategy 31.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #26 Slime Kingdom
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NIKEBA
Windows
You are a freshly awakened Slime King. No heroes to recruit, no contracts to sign—your subjects are all split from your own body. In this perilous land, you will build a one‑of‑a‑kind slime kingdom from a single soft core and fend off endless waves of invaders.
Why similar: RTS 48.9%, Strategy 45%, Indie 6.1%
- #27 Tempest Rising
62% 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 66.6%, Strategy 33.4%
- #28 Meridian: Squad 22
79% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 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 47.8%, RTS 34.8%, Indie 17.4%
- #29 Way of Gold and Steel
79% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 49.7%, RTS 29.9%, Indie 20.4%
- #30 UNDEAD FACTORY:Zombie Pandemic
78% matchMixed57% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: BTD STUDIO Co.,ltd.
Windows
Survive zombie apocalypse! Plunder resources for survival!
Why similar: RTS 46%, Strategy 44.8%, Indie 9.2%
- #31 WarZone Flashpoint
77% matchMixed52% of 81 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 49.8%, RTS 31.5%, Indie 18.7%
- #32 Mortal Squad: Portal to Hell
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Crematorium of Time
Windows
Control a squad of fearless soldiers with unique abilities to stop a mad scientist who is ready to open a portal for creatures from hell. A classical turn-based system and procedural generation of levels which would require various tactical decisions to beat the game.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #33 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
78% matchVery Positive86% of 131 reviews2011
Dev: Lootmax GamesPub: Big Bad Wolf, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns is the first game in the award-winning real time strategy series. Awarded “RTS Game of the Year” by PC Gamer and Computer Games Magazine, Immortal Sovereigns is a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world where you take on the role of an immortal known as the Kohan.
Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, RTS 47.8%
- #34 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
63% matchVery Positive90% of 1,327 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The Second Tiberium War begins in this legendary sequel to the original Command & Conquer. With his forces stronger than ever, arch villain and leader of The Brotherhood of Nod - Kane - is pitched in an epic battle against the world's war machine - the Global Defense Initiative.
Why similar: RTS 50.2%, Strategy 49.8%
- #35 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
77% matchVery Positive90% of 166 reviews2011
Dev: Lootmax GamesPub: Big Bad Wolf, Inc.
Windows
Built on the award-winning Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns gameplay, Ahriman’s Gift is the stand-alone prequel to Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns. Experience the world of Khaldun from a whole new perspective: evil.
Why similar: Strategy 56.9%, RTS 43.1%
- #36 Battlefleet Engineer
74% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Tomi Syväjärvi
Windows
Engineer spaceships, compose fleets and command them in in real-time battles. All ships are completely defined by their module composition. Achieve victory with brilliant command on the battlefield and by engineering it into your fleet.
Why similar: RTS 43.4%, Strategy 40.1%, Indie 16.5%
- #37 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
74% matchVery Positive89% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?
Why similar: Strategy 64.5%, RTS 35.5%
- #38 Rush & Command
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VoxelBite
Windows
Rush & Command is a classic multiplayer real time strategy game, that will intrigue both highly tactical as well as casual RTS players. The game is set in an alternate world where units and armies dating back from the 1960-1980 are enriched with high-tech current technologies and knowledge.
Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 16.6%
- #39 Chieftain
72% matchMixed55% of 20 reviews2018
Dev: Splout Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Chieftain is a fantasy game of world conquest - containing elements of a procedurally generated 4X world, and real-time skirmishes including hundreds of soldiers on screen battling for your dominion and reign to be supreme!
Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, RTS 33.2%, Indie 18.6%
- #40 Armor Clash 3
72% matchMixed54% of 156 reviews2019
Dev: Windforce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Armor Clash 3 is an old-school modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies. There are 3 factions with unique units, buildings and technology systems. There are both skirmish and challenge modes. The battle is fast-paced, with realistic graphics and physical effects, and the performance is also optimized.
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, RTS 36.9%, Indie 17.1%
- #41 WizardCraft
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2016
Dev: David Mccue
Windows
WizardCraft is a retro style RTS game featuring a multitude of game modes, including; missions, skirmish and battle modes as well as a fully-fledged editor allowing you to create your own maps.
Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, RTS 38.3%, Indie 18%
- #42 8-Bit Hordes
71% matchVery Positive82% of 539 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!
Why similar: RTS 47.2%, Strategy 42%, Indie 10.9%
- #43 BC Kings
75% matchMixed64% of 216 reviews2009
Dev: Mascot EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
BC Kings features several new elements not commonly found in strategy games. In addition to gathering resources, training an army and defeating the enemy, you will have to solve adventure and role-playing elements as well.
Why similar: Strategy 68.3%, RTS 31.7%
- #44 Boid
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 753 reviews2016
Dev: MokusPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boid is real-time strategy at its most primal - your only resource is your army. No funds to manage or infrastructures to build. It’s a kill or be killed battle of rapid decisions to dominate the gene pool.
Why similar: RTS 47.8%, Strategy 39.1%, Indie 13.1%
- #45 Warden of the Isles
66% matchPositive88% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Beardlings LLC
Windows
Use Magic and a Powerful Throwing Arm to defeat enemies in VR as you Build and Command Troops in this RTS and Mage Simulator. Uncover the threat facing the Isles in the Campaign or battle in Multiplayer or Skirmish modes as you become... Warden of the Isles!
Why similar: Strategy 47.2%, RTS 32.8%, Indie 20%
- #46 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
75% matchMostly Negative35% of 719 reviews2011
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: 1C-SoftClub
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.
Why similar: Strategy 63.6%, RTS 36.4%
- #47 Oil Rush
73% matchMixed59% of 548 reviews2012
Dev: UNIGINE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy.
Why similar: Strategy 45.9%, RTS 40.7%, Indie 13.4%
- #48 The Dark Legions
69% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: Marcell BaranyaiPub: Mascot Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 45.8%, Strategy 36.3%, Indie 17.9%
- #49 Cuban Missile Crisis: Ice Crusade
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 92 reviews2015
Dev: G5 SoftwarePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Ice Crusade is a stand-alone expansion for post-apocalyptic real time strategy Cuban Missile Crisis. Ice Crusade continues the original story and adds new campaigns, battlegrounds and units.
Why similar: Strategy 72.5%, RTS 27.5%
- #50 HORDE ATTACK
69% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: Danil Kapylov
Windows
Horde attack is a demolition derby in middle ages! Send swarms of riders from city to city to conquer the huge world in this fast-paced multiplayer strategy game!
Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, RTS 32%, Indie 18.9%
- #51 RogueCraft Squadron
67% 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: RTS 42.6%, Strategy 41%, Indie 16.4%
- #52 Civitas Nova
67% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: SASTE Software
Windows
About Civitias Nova: Build, manage, research and create the largest army to expand your influence from a single village to an empire or try the peaceful way. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, RTS 31.3%, Indie 19.1%
- #53 Circle Empires
65% 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: RTS 45.4%, Strategy 40.2%, Indie 14.4%
- #54 Rubico
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Game Runners
Windows
You were in the middle of a dying city, in the center of which a giant monster nestled - the Plague. People infected with it lose their sanity and die over time. In the midst of all this chaos, you have only one friend you can rely on - a mechanical kettle.
Why similar: Strategy 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #55 Battle Realms: Zen Edition
50% matchVery Positive89% of 4,420 reviews2025
Dev: Ed Del Castillo
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
Why similar: RTS 55.9%, Strategy 44.1%
- #56 American Conquest: Fight Back
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.
Why similar: RTS 53.8%, Strategy 46.2%
- #57 Perimeter
69% 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: RTS 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%