Games Like Halo Wars: Definitive Edition

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: RTS 47.1%, Strategy 16.8%, War 11.8%, Base Building 6%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the squad-based tactical focus and intense military atmosphere that makes Halo Wars so engaging.

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: RTS 48.6%, Strategy 15.1%, Base Building 13.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi RTS that emphasizes base-building and distinct faction mechanics similar to the Covenant and UNSC dynamics.

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: RTS 56.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This ground-based prequel to the Homeworld series delivers a cinematic sci-fi RTS experience with a heavy focus on tactical positioning.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 46.9%, Strategy 21.8%, War 9.7%, Base Building 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features squad-based combat and tactical positioning that mirrors the unit-management style of Halo Wars.

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: RTS 41.9%, Base Building 20.9%, Strategy 13.8%, War 7.8%, Classic 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic RTS experience that established many of the base-building mechanics found in Halo Wars.

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 18.1%, War 10.8%, Military 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that captures the feeling of large-scale military sci-fi warfare against overwhelming alien swarms.

A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.

Why similar: RTS 32.7%, Base Building 17.5%, War 12.2%, Strategy 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that blends base management with tactical unit control in a rich, iconic sci-fi setting.

Lead the revolution with an army of flamethrowing Boars, mustard gas-lobbing Skunks, and paratrooper-puking Owls. Tooth and Tail is a Real-Time-Strategy game featuring Single Player, Online Competitive Play, Split Screen, Replays, and more. Build a base, lead your army, eat your enemies!

Why similar: RTS 61.9%, Strategy 20.4%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for controller play, this RTS offers a streamlined and fast-paced experience perfect for fans of the Halo Wars control scheme.

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 37.7%, Base Building 22.8%, War 15.2%, Strategy 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible RTS that focuses on responsive controls and clear unit roles, making it a great entry point for fans of the genre.

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 41.5%, Base Building 21.1%, Strategy 16.2%, War 11.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, modern take on traditional RTS mechanics with high production values and clear unit counters.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 47.3%, Strategy 19.1%, Classic 8.2% ★, War 7.5%, Base Building 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy RTS that allows you to manage military campaigns across vast historical eras.

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18%, Classic 17.3% ★, Multiplayer 15.6%, Sci-fi 15%, Aliens 11%

Why You'll Like It: Essential for any fan of the Halo universe, providing the narrative context for the war depicted in Halo Wars.

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 50%, Strategy 16.3%, Base Building 12.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Perfect for players who want to scale up the action with massive armies and long-range artillery warfare.

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 44.5%, Strategy 19.9%, Base Building 18.7%, Multiplayer 7%, Classic 3.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for base-building and resource management, offering endless strategic depth for RTS enthusiasts.

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: RTS 50.6%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Classic 7.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential sci-fi strategy experience that defines the genre with its deep lore and tactical 3D movement.

Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

Why similar: RTS 43.2%, Base Building 25.1%, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Co-op 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic RTS gameplay with unique hero units and special abilities that echo the leader powers in Halo Wars.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: RTS 56.6%, Strategy 23.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.4%, War 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi strategy game that focuses on fleet combat and tactical decision-making in a grand, war-torn universe.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 43.1%, Base Building 19.8%, Strategy 11.6%, War 11.2%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique diesel-punk aesthetic with tactical, cover-based combat that feels very similar to squad-based RTS games.

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 46.1%, Base Building 16.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Military 7.5%, War 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern military RTS that emphasizes base defense and resource control.

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: RTS 39.9%, Base Building 20.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS that features high-production cutscenes and fast-paced base-building combat.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 42.2%, Base Building 18.8%, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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: RTS 47%, Strategy 18.6%, War 8%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS that allows you to manage both space and ground battles in the Star Wars universe.

8-Bit Invaders! is a fast-paced, retro Real-Time Strategy game for the PC. Control the military might of the Galactic Marine Corps or Invade with the devastating power of the Cranioids! Mine, Build, and Fight your way to victory! Conquering the Multiverse was never so easy.

Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Strategy 15.3%, War 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Military 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, accessible RTS that focuses on quick base-building and large-scale unit clashes.

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: RTS 51.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Classic 10.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 6%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational RTS that focuses on massive production chains and relentless, large-scale robotic warfare.

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 50.7%, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for players who love managing massive, sprawling bases and long-range tactical nukes.

The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.

Why similar: RTS 36.8%, Base Building 20.5%, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy RTS with unique faction mechanics and a focus on naval and aerial combat.

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 41.9%, Strategy 19.3%, Base Building 18.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Classic 5.3% ★

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 31.9%, Base Building 19.2%, Military 9.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends grand strategy and RTS elements for a massive, space-faring experience.

Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!

Why similar: RTS 38.1%, Base Building 18.7%, Strategy 15.7%, War 13.7%, Multiplayer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive scale warfare with thousands of units on screen, perfect for those who enjoy the military aspect of Halo Wars.

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 35%, Base Building 23.1%, Strategy 15%, War 9.2%, Military 8.4%

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 60.4%, Strategy 17.1%, Base Building 12.3%, War 3.3%, Multiplayer 3%

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: RTS 45.7%, Strategy 25.8%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Action 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RTS that focuses on territory control and resource management on harsh, alien planets.

Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *

Why similar: Sci-fi 33.6%, Strategy 26.2%, Action 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Singleplayer 5.8%

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 50%, Strategy 18.6%, Base Building 10.7%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Classic 5.2% ★

From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.

Why similar: Multiplayer 28%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Aliens 15.2%, Co-op 15.1%, Shooter 5.4%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 43.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Base Building 14.3%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: RTS 53%, Strategy 21.7%, Classic 9% ★, Multiplayer 7%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

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: RTS 37.2%, War 13.9%, Base Building 11.2%, Military 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%

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 44.9%, Base Building 18.2%, Strategy 16%, Sci-fi 5%, War 4.7%

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 43%, Strategy 25.3%, Base Building 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Action 2.8%

Halo: Spartan Strike makes you a Spartan supersoldier battling evil forces. Delve into 30 challenging missions through cities and jungles using a devastating arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles including the iconic Warthog against the Covenant and Promethean enemies. *DirectX feature level 10 required*

Why similar: Sci-fi 26.3%, Strategy 16.9%, Aliens 16.2%, Multiplayer 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

Why similar: RTS 55.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Tactical 3.4%

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: RTS 49.1%, Strategy 15.8%, Base Building 13.4%, Multiplayer 8%, Classic 4.8% ★

In the name of Kane! The Command & Conquer™ series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath.

Why similar: RTS 37.2%, Base Building 19%, Strategy 12.5%, Multiplayer 8%, Co-op 5.9%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: RTS 43.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Base Building 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 56%, Strategy 31.3%, Action 3.8%, Classic 3.7% ★, Sci-fi 2.9%

8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.

Why similar: RTS 44%, Strategy 22.4%, Base Building 12.1%, Multiplayer 6%, War 6%

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: RTS 42.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Base Building 12.7%, War 7.4%, Sci-fi 6%

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 50.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Base Building 12.4%, Classic 7% ★, Multiplayer 6.8%

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 45%, Strategy 15.4%, Base Building 15.3%, War 8%, Sci-fi 5%

{{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 53%, Base Building 19.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Multiplayer 4.9%, War 4.6%

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. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 16%, Base Building 10.8%, Military 7.9%, War 7.5%

Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.

Why similar: RTS 52.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Co-op 5.8%

A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Why similar: RTS 35.7%, Base Building 20.6%, Strategy 9.5%, Military 8%, War 7.4%

One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

Why similar: RTS 47.8%, Strategy 20.6%, Classic 10.5% ★, Sci-fi 10.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%