Games Like Ground Control Anthology

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 76.5%, RTS 19.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines the tactical squad-based gameplay and sci-fi setting that defined the original.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: Strategy 52%, RTS 38.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This ground-based prequel to the Homeworld series perfectly captures the tactical, terrain-focused combat found in Ground Control.

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, RTS 43.4%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS that shares the same sense of scale and strategic unit variety as the Ground Control series.

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: Strategy 51.8%, RTS 40.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers massive scale and deep tactical control, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of sci-fi strategy.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Strategy 56%, RTS 25%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical ship-to-ship combat, emphasizing unit abilities and positioning over resource gathering.

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, RTS 36.8%, Violent 8%, Real Time Tactics 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for tactical real-time strategy, emphasizing squad positioning and cover over traditional base-building.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 36.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, complex tactical control over large military forces without the distraction of base construction.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, RTS 41.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly realistic tactical experience where unit management and line-of-sight are crucial to victory.

In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders.

Why similar: Strategy 95.1%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines tactical unit deployment with direct action, capturing the hybrid feel of Ground Control's command style.

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: Strategy 65%, RTS 30.9%, Sci-fi 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi RTS that emphasizes terrain manipulation and tactical movement, echoing the environmental focus of the seed game.

Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?

Why similar: Strategy 92.8%, RTS 5.9%, Sci-fi 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS series that provides a similar atmosphere and strategic depth to the Ground Control Anthology.

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Strategy 75.3%, RTS 20.6%, Sci-fi 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on asymmetric warfare and strategic planning, appealing to players who enjoy the tactical depth of the seed game.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: Strategy 63.6%, RTS 24.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is renowned for its granular control over individual units and vehicles, rewarding tactical thinking in every engagement.

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 71.3%, RTS 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on realistic tactical combat and unit management, stripping away the need for base construction.

Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Why similar: Strategy 70.3%, RTS 29.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes the use of special abilities and squad coordination in modern combat scenarios.

Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.

Why similar: RTS 60.4%, Strategy 39.6%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RTS features modern military combat with a heavy focus on unit abilities and battlefield control.

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, RTS 41.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern sci-fi RTS that balances traditional base management with tactical unit-based skirmishes.

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: Strategy 53.8%, RTS 38.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the massive scale and strategic complexity that fans of sci-fi tactical games often seek.

Explore. Strategize. Conquer.In the far future, Mankind has nearly exhausted all of earth’s natural resources. Fragile alliances between nations are tested to their limits as fierce wars ignite across land and space.MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire in space.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it shares the tactical, objective-focused gameplay and sci-fi aesthetic of the Ground Control series.

The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead the Soviet or Allied troops to victory.

Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, RTS 43.9%, Sci-fi 3%

Imperium Galactica. The Universe is yours... if you can handle it. The fourth millennium. Mankind has colonised the galaxy. Created an Empire. Now, it is crumbling. The aliens are restless. The oppressed are building armies. And a strange invader is headed for the heart of the Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space strategy game that offers deep tactical management and a compelling sci-fi narrative.

The year is 2140. After numerous wars and several environmental disasters, only two world powers remain; the United Civilized States (»UCS«), covering the American continent, Western Europe and North Africa, and the Eurasian Dynasty (»ED«) covering the coherent landmasses of Eastern Europe and Asia.

Why similar: Strategy 95.6%, RTS 4%, Sci-fi 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational sci-fi RTS that shares the classic aesthetic and strategic focus of the Ground Control era.

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour brings you closer to the enemy than ever before. Engage opposing forces at hot spots around the globe as you match strategies and arsenals against the new masterminds of modern war.

Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, RTS 49.4%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 72.6%, RTS 27.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that prioritizes unit positioning and terrain usage over resource collection.

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: Strategy 55.8%, RTS 39.1%, Sci-fi 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that provides a familiar tactical experience within the iconic Star Wars universe.

Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

Why similar: Strategy 57.5%, RTS 26.4%, Sci-fi 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi RTS features dynamic weather and terrain effects that directly impact tactical decision-making.

The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, RTS 39.8%, Sci-fi 7%

Colonize A Planet. Dominate A World.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a blend of strategy and tactical combat that captures the planetary warfare feel of the seed game.

You are the commander of the Black Talons company, currently stationed in the Oberon system. After an eventful campaign, the military Tzanar Union has overrun the planet of Genai and blocked all departure from the system: leaving you and the Black Talons stranded.

Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, RTS 33.2%, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tactical, squad-based experience with a focus on unit customization and battlefield deployment.

An epic struggle for control!

Why similar: Strategy 70%, RTS 24.9%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based RTS that focuses on tactical maneuvering and unit management in a sci-fi setting.

Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

Why similar: Strategy 38.6%, RTS 36.2%, Real Time Tactics 18.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%

It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, RTS 19.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 77.1%, RTS 22.9%

Welcome to Hell, soldier, and mind the radioactive dust. Join one of two groups battling tooth, claw, tentacle, and any other appendage for survival in this post-nuclear real-time strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 72.7%, RTS 21.8%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, RTS 36.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Earth has been destroyed. Mankind is fractured. The galaxy is at war. But one hope remains: a new home for mankind. Probes detected a habitable planet in the Orion sector. You must fight your way to it, but nothing is as it seems. A more devious plan is underway that threatens the entire galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 64.2%, RTS 35.8%

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: Strategy 52.2%, RTS 47.8%

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: Strategy 69.3%, RTS 30.7%

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, RTS 40.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%

An American geological expedition, under a UN mandate, assesses the natural resources in a distant part of Siberia, deep in the trackless steppes of Eastern Russia. But instead of oil, they discover a deposit of a hitherto unknown mineral.

Why similar: Strategy 49.9%, RTS 39.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%

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: Strategy 52.2%, RTS 46.2%, Sci-fi 1.6%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Strategy 60.8%, RTS 39.2%

You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

Why similar: Strategy 86.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, RTS 25.6%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: Strategy 60.6%, RTS 26.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 99.3%, Sci-fi 0.7%

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: Strategy 66.9%, RTS 31%, Sci-fi 2.2%

Colonize newly-discovered planets, control the resources found there, and defend your colony against other rival factions in real-time or turn-based action.

Why similar: Strategy 78.5%, RTS 15.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 68.2%, RTS 31.8%

Metal Fatigue is a real-time strategy game taking the genre to new heights - literally. Build and customize your massive Combots to dominate the three battlefield levels simultaneously - from orbit, to the surface, and even underground!

Why similar: Strategy 71%, RTS 29%

They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.

Why similar: Strategy 87.8%, Sci-fi 12.2%

Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Why similar: Strategy 92.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%

In the late 21st century, the world's civilizations are wiped out by a series of nuclear strikes, seemingly caused by a massive malfunction of the new NASDA (North American Strategic Defense Agency) strategic defense system.

Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, RTS 26.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Sci-fi 2.5%

A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

Why similar: Strategy 45%, RTS 43.1%, Sci-fi 11.8%

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: Strategy 68.5%, RTS 31.5%

There's something evil in the city tonight... Earth has been ravaged by human excess, petty conflict and alien invasion. The world's population has been herded into huge cities, the first of which was Mega Primus. 2084: A Utopia shattered, social collapse and civil unrest reigns in Mega Primus. Fiendish aliens terrorize the city.

Why similar: Strategy 87.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%

Submarine Titans is a real-time strategy video game that takes place in the year 2115 after a comet has struck Earth, driving two human factions, the militant White Sharks and the scientific Black Octopi, to establish underwater bases and fight for dominance over the oceans.

Why similar: Strategy 80.2%, RTS 16.2%, Sci-fi 3.6%

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is not just a game; it's an adrenaline-fueled journey where your strategic prowess decides the fate of mankind against the machines. After the machines took over, the greatest threats may not come from the machines but rather from other human survivors.

Why similar: Strategy 41%, RTS 34.8%, Real Time Tactics 24.2%