- #1 Drift Wars
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows ¡ Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 36.3% â
, RTS 30.3%, Strategy 22.6%, Colorful 4.8%, PvP 4.1%
- #2 Cheeselords
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PaweĹ Murias
Windows
An RTS where you fight, build, and recruit on faraway planets. Decadent aristocrats will pay a fortune for the delicious cheese from the most alien of worlds. Armed with modern controls and your trusty army, bring home the cheddar đ§
Why similar: Action RTS 41.5% â
, RTS 26.2%, Strategy 16.6%, PvP 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #3 Command & Conquer⢠and The Covert Operationsâ˘
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 419 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.4 hrsâĽ1hr: 37%
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: RTS 38.4%, Action RTS 33.9% â
, Strategy 26.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #4 Command & Conquer Red Alertâ˘, Counterstrike⢠and The Aftermathâ˘
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.9 hrsâĽ1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 37.3% â
, RTS 31.5%, Strategy 30.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #5 Rush The Towers
94% 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: Action RTS 37% â
, RTS 30.9%, Strategy 23.5%, Colorful 5.2%, Fantasy 3.1%
- #6 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
93% matchVery Positive86% of 270 reviews2022
Dev: Bloom TechnologyPub: IncrediSoft
Windows
- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid
Why similar: RTS 32.7%, Action RTS 32.1% â
, Strategy 23.8%, PvP 4.9%, 2D 3.3%
- #7 Defence of Nythrial
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Bytes Entertainment
Windows
Defence of Nythrial is a 2D, Top down, Tower Defence / Real Time Strategy Game.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.9% â
, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, 2D 3.5%
- #8 EXITOR
91% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Lvl26Devs
Windows
A difficult, fast-paced action, real-time strategy game in which you embark on an exciting journey, fighting against a wide variety of dangerous enemies whilst levelling up your different characters.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.5% â
, RTS 31.4%, Strategy 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, 2D 3.9%
- #9 General Chaos - MAJOR SNAFU
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Game Refuge Inc.
Windows
"Currently, GENERAL CHAOS - MAJOR SNAFU is considerably more than halfway to the finish line! This time around, its a sprite-based, multiplayer PC Game that uses an Xbox-style Game Controller &/or Keyboard & Mouse .
Why similar: Action RTS 35.9% â
, RTS 29.9%, Strategy 23.7%, PvP 5.1%, 2D 3.3%
- #10 Taste of Power: Medieval
90% 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 39.8%, Action RTS 37.5% â
, Strategy 22.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #11 Unpeaceful
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Experience10Games
Windows
Unpeaceful is a fast-paced real-time strategy game focused on intense 1v1 duels. Expand your domain by building bridges between islands, placing structures, capturing enemy territory, and awakening ancient gods to claim victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 36.7% â
, RTS 31.8%, Strategy 13.8%, PvP 7.9%, Colorful 5.1%
- #12 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MNZ SoftwarePub: Xteam Software Solutions srl
Windows
Path of Kingdoms is a strategy game where the player must defeat all the factions of the kingdom to reach the goal, each faction has a story that evolves as it conquers territories.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.2% â
, RTS 33.8%, Strategy 24.8%, Fantasy 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #13 Duper
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Curiosity Research Inc.
Windows
Duper is a 5-player real-time PvP social strategy game where players build their economy, trade resources, form alliances, and attack rivals. Every match blends negotiation, deception, and tactical decision-making as players compete to come out on top.
Why similar: RTS 33.3%, Strategy 30.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, PvP 10.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%
- #14 Battle For Cosmos
87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 47.1% â
, RTS 31.9%, Strategy 15.9%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #15 Galaxy Trek
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 52.5% â
, RTS 27%, Strategy 16.9%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #16 Abyssal Dominion
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Doggy Stylez Gaming
Windows
Command gore-soaked demon armies in brutal pixel-art RTS battles! Conquer worlds match-by-match, unlock blueprints to create and evolve your unstoppable faction, and dictate victory by choosing your servants' twisted buildings
Why similar: Action RTS 35% â
, RTS 30.6%, Strategy 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #17 Skeleton Scramble Deluxe
85% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Turd Boomerang Armstrong
Windows
Skeleton Scramble Deluxe is a fast-paced, head-to-head real-time strategy game. Play as a necromancer, summon an army of relentless skeleton warriors, and frantically build a gauntlet of turrets to hold off your opponent's forces.
Why similar: Action RTS 40% â
, RTS 27.8%, Strategy 13.7%, PvP 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #18 Staatio
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Inogame Studio
Windows ¡ Linux
Real-time multiplayer territory conquest. Battle for control of procedurally generated maps with up to 50 players. Four game modes, alliances, bot opponents, and cross-platform play. Host your own server or play on official servers.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.3% â
, RTS 31%, Strategy 21.6%, PvP 4.3%, Colorful 3.7%
- #19 Augury
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cataclysmic Studios
Windows
A fantasy RTS game set in a massive procedurally generated world. Build, explore, and survive while trying to uncover the dark secrets of these forgotten lands.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.2% â
, RTS 30.4%, Strategy 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #20 Arise Dark Lord
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows ¡ Mac
You are The Dark Lord! Raise an evil army, and crush the race of men. An action-strategy hybrid RTS, blending tower defence, base building and direct control of your Dark Lord avatar, currently in early development.
Why similar: Action RTS 41.3% â
, RTS 27.1%, Strategy 16%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%, 2D 3.4%
- #21 Annexation
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hotkey Clicker
Windows ¡ Mac ¡ Linux
Annexation is a fast-paced real-time strategy game with old-school roots. Build bases, train armies, and outmaneuver your enemy to claim victory. Start by playing the campaign and then challenge yourself in Arcade Missions, which bring the intensity of multiplayer RTS into a single-player setting.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.2% â
, RTS 29.1%, Strategy 17%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, 2D 3.1%
- #22 Eufloria Classic
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Omni SystemsPub: Omni Systems Publishing
Windows
Before Eufloria HD (2014), there was Eufloria (2009). The long-unlisted indie classic is available once again for the 15 year anniversary. Updated to run on modern systems, with new content, features, and expanded moddability! Old school intergalactic floral warfare is BACK! (Warts and all!)
Why similar: Action RTS 37% â
, RTS 31.7%, Strategy 23.1%, Colorful 4.4%, 2D 3.4%
- #23 Steel Command
82% 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 38.1%, Action RTS 29.8% â
, Strategy 21.5%, PvP 5.4%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #24 Smelogs Playground
81% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Smelogs Playground is a Free-to-Play Real-Time Strategy game with charming aesthetics and a simple but effective gameplay mechanism. Take over the playful and rocky Smelogs to compete against each other for fun and honor!
Why similar: Action RTS 37.6% â
, RTS 30%, Strategy 14%, PvP 6.9%, Colorful 4.4%
- #25 Galactic Counselors
80% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: AcroGames
Windows
In this sci-fi strategy game, the Solar System of 4,000 A.D. is ravaged by wars between humanity's planetary colonies. These wars are directed by Supremes - the autocrat leaders of the planets. But each leader needs an advisor, and this is where you step in. Can you guide your ruler to victory?
Why similar: RTS 40.1%, Strategy 29.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, 2D 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #26 Classic Tower Defense 2
79% 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: Action RTS 37.6% â
, RTS 30.8%, Strategy 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Fantasy 3%
- #27 The Valiant
79% matchMixed66% of 332 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrsâĽ1hr: 80%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: RTS 36.7%, Action RTS 33.5% â
, Strategy 19.3%, PvP 4.2%, Multiplayer 4%
- #28 Tempest Rising
77% matchVery Positive88% of 11,317 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworksâ˘Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrsâĽ1hr: 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 61.4%, Strategy 26%, Action RTS 8% â
, Multiplayer 2.3%, PvP 1.7%
- #29 Celestial Conquest
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piebox
Windows ¡ Mac ¡ Linux
Blast off in this retro-style space shooter! Conquer planets, outwit AI enemies, and survive the dangers of deep space in fast-paced, nostalgic pixel action.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.8% â
, RTS 35.2%, Strategy 25.4%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #30 Red Chaos - The Strict Order
76% matchVery Positive87% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Squarecut Games
Windows ¡ Linux
The last world war didn't end conflict. The Iron Hand tyrannizes people, as the Resistance fights for liberation. In the resulting conflict high tech and brute force face off against guerrillas with unconventional tactics, leading to Red Chaos: A modern take on classic real-time strategy games.
Why similar: Action RTS 44.6% â
, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 13.1%, PvP 8.5%, Multiplayer 2.2%
- #31 Marshals of War: Orcblood
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sylvest Studios
Windows
Command powerful heroes and epic armies in Marshals of War: Orcblood, a stylized fantasy action Real Time Strategy game. Cast spells, defeat bosses, loot treasure, build defenses, and lead men, dwarves and elves to victory, in solo, or co-op against the orcs and their masters.
Why similar: RTS 36.6%, Action RTS 29.3% â
, Strategy 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #32 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
78% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrsâĽ1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: RTS 48%, Strategy 45.8%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #33 Tiny Warlords
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Faltbootsardine
Windows
Command six unique factions in Tiny Warlords, a pixel art RTS. Engage in strategic battles, manage resources, and upgrade your army. Play skirmish, campaign, and multiplayer modes with rogue-lite elements. Developed by a solo developer, this game offers deep strategy and endless replayability.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.9% â
, RTS 31.4%, Strategy 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, PvP 3.2%
- #34 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
74% 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 59.9%, Strategy 40.1%
- #35 BattleMore
75% 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 59.4%, Strategy 40.6%
- #36 Imperial Glory
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,330 reviews2014
Dev: Pyro StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.1 hrsâĽ1hr: 49%
It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment.
Why similar: RTS 40.9%, Strategy 35.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #37 Warrior Kings: Battles
73% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.0 hrsâĽ1hr: 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 55.5%, Strategy 44.5%
- #38 Empires:The Rise
73% matchMixed61% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: éżéžä¸éżéŁPub: MZ Times
Windows
ăEmpries:The Riseă 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 54.6%, Strategy 45.4%
- #39 Bacteria Wars
73% 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 39.6%, Action RTS 34.9% â
, Strategy 22.2%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #40 Pursuit of PowerÂŽ 2 : The Chaos Dimension
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Precision Games, LLC
Windows
Pursuit of PowerÂŽ 2 : The Chaos Dimension is a fast-paced real-time strategy game with pixel art. You assume the role of a powerful Shadow Knight, Stalker, or Mage. Upgrade abilities. Dynamic world events. Manage fortresses. Campaign and skirmish (local or network).
Why similar: RTS 32.2%, Action RTS 31.4% â
, Strategy 10.2%, PvP 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #41 Elyndorh
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filip Gichev
Windows
Command armies of wizards, gather resources, and build magical structures to dominate the battlefield. Use powerful spells, customize your hero, and outsmart opponents in intense solo or multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.5% â
, RTS 27%, Strategy 15.4%, PvP 8.3%, Fantasy 2.3%
- #42 reconquest
72% 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 54.3%, Strategy 45.7%
- #43 Rising Kingdoms
71% matchVery Positive92% of 251 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: RTS 52.9%, Strategy 47.1%
- #44 Songs of the Chalice
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vodasoft_tm
Windows
Song of the Chalice is a simple 3D realtime strategy for a single player with tower defense mechanics, inspired by the events of the Hussite era (1419-1420).
Why similar: Action RTS 40.9% â
, RTS 34.6%, Strategy 23.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Z Steel Soldiers
71% matchMixed52% of 286 reviews2014
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrsâĽ1hr: 95%
In the bloody aftermath of âZâ comes The Bitmap Brothers classic, âZ Steel Soldiersâ: a new breed of robot with a taste for war and a warped sense of humour.
Why similar: RTS 53.6%, Strategy 46.4%
- #46 Minion Slayer
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: TansanGames
Windows
Prevent the invasion of the minions that stimulate the desire for challenge and prove that you are a slayer physically and mentally.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.3% â
, RTS 33.4%, Strategy 19.6%, 2D 3.2%, Fantasy 3.1%
- #47 Real-time Shogi
68% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Saikyosan
Windows
Welcome to a world of Shogi freed from the limits of turns. From an infinite number of possibilities, find the shortest path to victory. Your tactical reading and sharp judgment will dominate the board. This is a new challenge for even the most seasoned Shogi fans.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.5% â
, RTS 27.1%, Strategy 14.4%, PvP 7.9%, 2D 2.3%
- #48 In Game Leader
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: saveja1s
Windows
Become your teams In-Game Leader and lead your team of 5 agents to victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.8% â
, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 21.8%, 2D 2.9%, PvP 2.7%
- #49 Warfare
69% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.7 hrsâĽ1hr: 25%
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: RTS 51%, Strategy 49%
- #50 Taste of Blood: RTS
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Federico Ponzio
Windows
Wave-based roguelike RTS focused on strategic decisions. Balance defense and economy while surviving increasingly stronger enemies
Why similar: Action RTS 37.3% â
, RTS 31%, Strategy 23.1%, PvP 3.7%, 2D 3.2%
- #51 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: Action RTS 40.8% â
, RTS 33.9%, Strategy 24.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #52 Demra: Rifts of War
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funtraum Games
Windows
Use powerful light magic to fight back the invading demon hordes in this lite-RPG/ RTS mix. Build a base, gather resources, research and command your army.
Why similar: Action RTS 37% â
, RTS 33.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, 2D 3.9%
- #53 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
68% matchVery Positive94% of 246 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 51.3%, RTS 48.7%
- #54 Moss Piglets
67% match7 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Tardigrade Games
Windows
This real-time strategy game requires you to direct your horde of moss piglets through dynamic terrains and great dangers.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.1% â
, RTS 33.4%, Strategy 18.2%, Colorful 5.1%, Fantasy 3%
- #55 Slimedrop Laboratory
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laxias Games
Windows
It's war under your microscope. Bacteria will devour your Slime cells if you donât intervene. Grow your cell sample, position your units to stay out of reach, enhance their power, and watch them unleash unique abilities to survive in this arcade chill strategy game.
Why similar: Action RTS 37.4% â
, RTS 33.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Colorful 2.8%, 2D 2.5%
- #56 Duelling Skies
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Arch Games
Windows
Duelling Skies is a strategy management game set in the early days of air combat. Manage and grow your squadron of pilots in a turn based campaign, then take to the skies in RTS style missions. Improve your base, technology and pilots to take control of the sky above the western front.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.9% â
, RTS 29.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #57 sunny-place-3: microgods
66% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: tjern
Windows ¡ Linux
Welcome to the plains of eternal dissent, fight honourable wars in this micro focused action RTS. Compete against other players in 1v1 skirmishes on the tracks towards GLORY.
Why similar: Action RTS 45.9% â
, RTS 29.1%, Strategy 11.7%, PvP 8.4%, Multiplayer 2.7%