- #1 ShellMobile: Titan Rampart
96% matchVery Positive98% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: 红景天娱乐
Windows
On the cosmic frontier, humanity has fought alien species for a century. As traditional defenses fall to new-gen alien mechs, tech giant ShellMobile—human-centered at its core—kindles new hope via breakthroughs in extraterrestrial titanium ore research.
Why similar: Wargame 28.9%, RTS 21.1%, Base Building 13.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Military 8.2%
- #2 Waronoi
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: MFCPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command modern military armies by zooming out and issuing orders to large formations, or zooming in to issue orders to individual squads and vehicles. Waronoi is the real-time strategy war game.
Why similar: RTS 27.6%, Wargame 27.1%, Military 16.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #3 Industrial Annihilation
95% matchMostly Negative30% of 448 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Annihilation
Windows
The next major game in the Planetary Annihilation universe, Industrial Annihilation combines the iconic real-time strategy of the beloved Annihilation games with deep factory-building to deliver a blend of genres unlike any you’ve experienced before.
Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Wargame 26.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Futuristic 11.2%, Base Building 8.9%
- #4 Barkhan
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glyph Worlds
Windows · Linux
A harsh sand planet has become the stage for a brutal war between three Great Clans. For the power over rare minerals each wants to prove their superiority. In the heat of dynamic battles with the enemy's troops, be prepared to face and attack giant Sand Snakes.
Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Wargame 21%, Futuristic 10%, Base Building 9.8%, Tanks 7.6% ★
- #5 Fleet Craft
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aries
Windows
"Fleet Craft" is a real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. Players can build land fleets composed of large tanks, robots and other units. You can customize the weapons on the unit to achieve different functions.
Why similar: RTS 35.3%, Wargame 22.9%, Strategy 17.3%, Top-Down 7.5%, 3D 5.5%
- #6 Within the Range
93% matchMixed56% of 242 reviews2021
Dev: Aries
Windows
This game is no longer updated, do not buy!! RTS with physical details. Formulate strategies based on terrain and unit characteristics
Why similar: Wargame 36.6%, RTS 33.2%, Strategy 12.9%, War 5.9%, 3D 5.5%
- #7 World Order
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TGR Studios
Windows
World order is revolutionary sci-fi real-time strategy, the main feature of which are modular units
Why similar: Wargame 26.1%, RTS 25.5%, Military 13.4%, Futuristic 10.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #8 Kriegsspiel ~ 7 Years' War
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Forge du Code
Windows
Play as a 7 Years' War general in Kriegsspiel ~ 7 Years' War, a real-time wargame. You command huge armies, but depend on couriers to send orders to your troops, and to be aware of the situation on the battlefield. Think strategically, and send the right orders to win every of your battle!
Why similar: Wargame 35%, RTS 27.1%, Military 12%, Strategy 11.3%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #9 Our War: The Strongest Shield
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Chengdu Old Man
Windows
A grand and intense tower defense science fiction game, where you only need to purchase once to enjoy all the content of the game.
Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Wargame 23.8%, Military 13.5%, Strategy 8.2%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #10 Colloblast: Kingdoms of Cosmos
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wintergrim Entertainment
Windows
A sci-fi RTS game with base building and resource gathering.
Why similar: RTS 28.2%, Wargame 27.9%, Strategy 12.7%, Futuristic 7.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #11 White Sands
89% matchMixed44% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Binge Gaming OU
Windows
As a commander of the Union, a semi state organization with military and research potential, your goal is to help humanity rebuild. Modern military technology will give you an edge over the bandits, but the task will be far from an easy one.
Why similar: RTS 30.9%, Wargame 29.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Futuristic 10.5%, Base Building 8.9%
- #12 Void TD
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kalopsys
Windows · Linux
Build powerful defenses, collect loot, combine effects, and survive evolving waves from the void in a tower defense game driven by ARPG-inspired buildcrafting and persistent progression.
Why similar: RTS 23.9%, Wargame 22.1%, Military 13.7%, Futuristic 10.6%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #13 Galactic Frontiers - Defense Protocol
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mañana studios
Windows
Stand as humanity's shield against relentless waves of cosmic foes in this gripping sci-fi tower defense game. Employ advanced weaponry and deploy strategic defenses to repel enemy hordes across the galaxy's expanse. Can you withstand the onslaught in Galactic Frontiers?
Why similar: RTS 26.9%, Wargame 20%, Base Building 15.2%, Futuristic 11.8%, Strategy 7.1%
- #14 Empire Earth: Gold Edition
86% matchVery Positive89% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Stainless Steel StudiosPub: Rebellion
Windows
With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire.
Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Wargame 31.7%, Strategy 18.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Combat 2.3%
- #15 WarEcon: Build & Conquer
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TSL
Windows
WarEcon: Build & Conquer is an mix of RTS and FPS genres. Build your economy, build units, advance the front line, engage in reconnaissance and destruction of the enemy’s logistics and economy.
Why similar: Wargame 33.3%, RTS 26%, Base Building 13.1%, Military 12.8%, Strategy 9.1%
- #16 RTS Outpost
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Murat Yucel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build your base, command your army, and wage real-time PvP war on a living conquest map. Clear a frontier of monsters and alien UFOs, join a faction, team up with friends, and climb the seasonal ranks. A classic base-building RTS with modern military firepower, ad-free on desktop.
Why similar: RTS 28.2%, Wargame 23.3%, Military 10.8%, Base Building 10.3%, Strategy 10.3%
- #17 Empire Earth III
84% matchMostly Negative31% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Mad Doc SoftwarePub: Rebellion
Windows
In Empire Earth III it’s you who creates history. Build your empire from three distinct factions or create a custom faction of your choosing. Lead your people to supremacy in technology, politics and economy, from ancient times to the future. Your quest for world domination is finally at hand.
Why similar: RTS 35%, Wargame 34.1%, Strategy 17.1%, Top-Down 11.1%, Combat 2%
- #18 Little Heroes
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: 超级大发喵
Windows
A real-time strategy game where you build your own army to consolidate your territory.
Why similar: Wargame 44.1%, RTS 37.5%, Strategy 10.4%, War 5.1%, Combat 1.4%
- #19 迷你王国战争 Mini Kingdom Wars
82% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: 枫叶FengYe工作室
Windows
This is a medieval strategy war game where you can freely choose your faction, acquire resources, purchase armies from crystals, strengthen yourself, defeat enemy armies, break down enemy walls, and destroy enemy crystals to win the game. You can compete with AI and invite friends to play online.
Why similar: RTS 33.2%, Wargame 30.3%, Strategy 15.3%, Military 14.1%, War 5.4%
- #20 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
83% matchMixed67% of 3,323 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 45.5%, Military 17.9%, Base Building 15.8%, Strategy 13.5%, War 4.6%
- #21 Arenosum
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: macsimusfactorre
Windows
This is an alternative take on the classic RTS. A 2D strategy game with 3D physics about the conquest of 'Sand Planet'.
Why similar: RTS 24.2%, Wargame 22.7%, Military 15.1%, Base Building 12.9%, Futuristic 9.8%
- #22 Military Crusaders
82% matchMixed67% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: LuftWaffel
Windows
Build your military state, create an army, lead your crusade and crush the enemy
Why similar: Wargame 30.5%, RTS 22.7%, Base Building 14.8%, Military 11.2%, Strategy 9.4%
- #23 Tarnex Warfare
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: darkcelldev
Windows · Mac
Command modern military units along a dynamic frontline, plan operations, and fight battles on maps based on real-world terrain.
Why similar: Wargame 28.1%, RTS 25.6%, Military 17.3%, Modern 7.6%, Top-Down 7%
- #24 Barracks Brawl
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hrothgar Peak Studios Pub: Hrothgar Peak Studios
Windows
Command an ever-growing army as Humans, Orcs, Undead, Elves, or Dwarves in a fast-paced four-way RTS. Unlock unique units, upgrade your forces, seize valuable territory, and destroy every rival Keep.
Why similar: RTS 29.5%, Wargame 26.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Military 10.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #25 Global Conflagration
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CTLN7
Windows
Global Conflagration is a real-time strategy game inspired by the classics featuring modern controls and streamlined mechanics. Build lots of tanks, infantry, helicopters and aircraft to destroy the enemy base.
Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Wargame 19.2%, Military 13.3%, Base Building 11.8%, Tanks 7.9% ★
- #26 Tempest Rising
77% matchVery Positive87% of 11,874 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 55.6%, Strategy 15.5%, Base Building 11%, Wargame 5%, Military 3.7%
- #27 Last Front
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Murzin Studio
Windows
Modern armies, unique commanders, tactical battles. In Last Front, each faction offers its own style of war and exclusive units. Build your base, lead your army, and prove your superiority on the battlefield.
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, RTS 25.4%, Military 14.3%, Strategy 8%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #28 Project 37
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cheese Wheel Industries LLC
Windows
Easy-to-control, action-packed RTS. Project 37 uses a unique lane-based movement system to help automate unit movement. The catch is, you'll need to constantly fight across multiple fronts at the same time.
Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Base Building 16.1%, Military 14.5%, Tanks 9% ★, Strategy 8.4%
- #29 StrateZ
78% 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 37.8%, Wargame 22.4%, Strategy 18.2%, Base Building 16.5%, 3D 4.1%
- #30 Global Conflict Blue: Horizon
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Wardstone Games
Windows
Global Conflict Blue: Horizon simulates warfare in real time across air and naval domains. Build scenarios, customize tactics, and experience immersive strategy at both the tactical and operational levels.
Why similar: Wargame 29.8%, RTS 24.5%, Military 22.2%, Strategy 11.4%, War 5.5%
- #31 Steel Command
76% 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 35.7%, Base Building 17.4%, Strategy 13.2%, Military 11.9%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #32 2089 - Space Divided
75% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: CoastGames GmbH
Windows
2089 - Space Divided is a classic science fiction real-time strategy game in which you collect resources, build up your base, train troops and destroy your opponents with tactical skill.
Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, RTS 19.5%, Military 12.9%, Base Building 10.5%, Futuristic 8.6%
- #33 Military Destruction: Shock & Awe
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bax Studios
Windows
A physics-driven RTS set in modern conflicts. Every jet, tank, helicopter, and missile is truly simulated — guided missiles can be evaded and misled. Plan operations from CENTCOM briefings, hand-pick your roster, bring every soldier home, and seize the oil.
Why similar: RTS 26.5%, Military 18%, Wargame 16.7%, Base Building 11.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #34 Battle Match: Samurai Wars
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Recreative Research AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command thousands of individually-simulated samurai in tactical real-time battles.
Why similar: Wargame 36.4%, RTS 30.4%, Military 13.8%, Strategy 11.2%, War 5.2%
- #35 The Extinction Directive
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: CustomBit
Windows
A single-player sci-fi strategy game set in a future where humankind has made the first leap to a distant star system
Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Wargame 25.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Futuristic 10.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #36 BattleGate
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erik Dubbelboer
Windows
A casual and relaxed strategy game that is easy to play, yet difficult to master. Counter enemy waves by building and upgrading the right units. You make the decisions, the rest happens automatically. Set in a sci-fi theme with more than 30 unique units and 70 unique upgrades to choose from!
Why similar: RTS 26.3%, Wargame 25.4%, Military 13.5%, Futuristic 10.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #37 Starship Troopers: Terran Command
73% matchVery Positive87% of 12,012 reviews2022
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.8%, Military 17.7%, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 14.3%, War 6.4%
- #38 ModernFire
72% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: FireLineGames
Windows
Assemble a combat group with infantry, vehicles, and commander abilities, attack and hold sectors using artillery and aerial reconnaissance.
Why similar: Wargame 31.5%, RTS 21.2%, Military 18.7%, War 8.1%, Strategy 8%
- #39 Ashes of the Singularity II
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oxide GamesPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
In this massive RTS game, command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds. Control the forces of Earth, the mechanical AI Substrate, or the enigmatic Post-Human Coalition as you battle across the solar system in single player, cooperative multiplayer, or competitive multiplayer.
Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Wargame 16.5%, Military 12.6%, Base Building 12.5%, Futuristic 8.9%
- #40 Rank & Ruin
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Summit Studio
Windows
Real-time squad combat meets roguelite progression. Pick your faction, earn legendary heroes on the battlefield, and grow stronger with every run in Rank & Ruin
Why similar: RTS 31.8%, Wargame 26%, Military 16.9%, Strategy 11.2%, War 5.9%
- #41 Dying Hope
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 109 Below
Windows
Dying Hope is a space marine RTS centered around base building and survival. Set in a post apocalyptic future you command a cohort of humanity's remaining military personnel designated as Earth's final hope on an alien outpost planet.
Why similar: RTS 20.4%, Wargame 20%, Base Building 13.1%, Military 11.3%, Tanks 8.3% ★
- #42 Prime Domination
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A16
Windows
Prime Domination is a real-time strategy game where you build your base, manage finance, produce powerful military units, and battle against AI or other players in large-scale multiplayer matches with up to 10 commanders.
Why similar: RTS 30.2%, Wargame 16.7%, Base Building 13.4%, Military 11%, Strategy 10.9%
- #43 Stonkers
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: ImaginePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
One of the world's first real-time strategy games, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. Move your units across varied terrain to meet the enemy, managing strategic positioning and supply lines.
Why similar: RTS 40.1%, Wargame 24.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Tanks 8.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 7%
- #44 Bataliron
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Minasyan
Windows
Bataliron is a modern warfare RTS game that focuses on personnel development, online command, fire support, and unit assistance on the battlefield, leveraging modern technologies.
Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Wargame 24.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Military 13.2%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #45 Close the Sky
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Iron Trident Games
Windows
A real-time war of air defence and industry. Build the economy, bury it, and layer SAMs over what you cannot hide. Read a fading intel picture of the enemy base and aim every missile yourself. Break their will to fight before they break yours.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Wargame 24.7%, Military 13.4%, Base Building 12.9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #46 Planet X16
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X16 the spiritual successor to the Planet X3 strategy game. You are up against the Protoids again. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases now with mouse controls
Why similar: RTS 43%, Strategy 22%, Futuristic 19.3%, Top-Down 14.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #47 Endeavor: Rite of Passage
68% matchPositive86% of 35 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: RTS 25.5%, Military 14.3%, Base Building 13.1%, Futuristic 11%, Top-Down 9%
- #48 玩具帝国 Toy Empires
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 二维公民
Windows
Toy Empires is a unique fast-paced, micro-management-free real-time strategy game. All you have to do is make the purest decisions and games!
Why similar: RTS 27.6%, Wargame 27.6%, Military 12.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #49 Imperivm RTC - HD Edition "Great Battles of Rome"
69% matchMixed70% of 1,290 reviews2021
Dev: Dinamic Software
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.
Why similar: Wargame 33.5%, RTS 33%, Strategy 16%, Military 15.5%, Combat 1.5%
- #50 Command: Modern Operations
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,636 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Military 30.8%, Wargame 28.6%, RTS 22.1%, Strategy 9.8%, Modern 5.7%
- #51 Harpoon Classic '97
66% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.
Why similar: Wargame 30.9%, RTS 29.3%, Strategy 16.3%, Military 15.5%, War 5.9%
- #52 Unibat
68% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: wow wow Games
Windows
Real-time strategy Unibat is a game where you build your own kingdom and manage them, train knights and fight against enemy camps of orcs.
Why similar: RTS 38%, Wargame 36.1%, Strategy 18.4%, War 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #53 Star Pulse:The War
67% 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 40.4%, Military 19.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Base Building 11.7%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #54 Sisu - the Winter war
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nantarg
Windows
Historic real time strategy set during the Finnish winter war. Hold out against the red tide by managing your limited resources and manpower. Position your armies where they matter most and take charge of the battles as they unfold.
Why similar: RTS 30.1%, Wargame 29.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Military 10.1%, Tanks 5.9% ★
- #55 BattlefieldPriest
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: BananaDogGames
Windows
this is a RTS strategy game,if you like Warcraft or Command & Conquer you maybe like this game players controller a priest to healing soldiers and choose which kind of soldiers the kingdom need , killing monters and murch for their nests
Why similar: Wargame 38.4%, RTS 29.6%, Military 12.9%, Strategy 12.5%, War 4.8%
- #56 Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes
64% matchVery Positive91% of 1,904 reviews2026
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.
Why similar: Wargame 30.5%, RTS 26.8%, Military 13.8%, Strategy 6.9%, PvE 5.1%
- #57 Front Edge
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
The «Front edge» is a real-time multiplayer tactical game dedicated to a clash between the modern armies of the world’s leading countries. Great attention is paid to logistics and control of small groups of troops on various maps.
Why similar: RTS 26.7%, Wargame 25.5%, Military 18.9%, Strategy 8.5%, PvE 4.3%