Games Like Iron Harvest

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: RTS 45.1%, Strategy 14.5%, War 11.4%, Co-op 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most similar squad-based tactical combat and cover mechanics found in Iron Harvest.

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 42.5%, RTS 32%, War 8.2%, Real-Time 4.2% ★, Base Building 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive tactical RTS that shares the gritty, squad-focused gameplay and historical atmosphere.

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 38.9%, Base Building 17.2%, Strategy 10.4%, Online Co-Op 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same squad-based combat and base-building focus with a strong emphasis on distinct unit roles.

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!

Why similar: World War I 23.4% ★, Mechs 22% ★, Alternate History 15.3%, Steampunk 13.6% ★, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the original board game that inspired the 1920+ universe of Iron Harvest, featuring the same iconic mechs and setting.

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: RTS 43.6%, War 18.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, historically grounded tactical experience for players who enjoy the military realism of Iron Harvest.

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: RTS 36.7%, Mechs 29.7% ★, Alternate History 23.9%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern squad-based RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning and unit preservation in a war-torn setting.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: RTS 41.4%, War 21.9%, Strategy 11.6%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly detailed tactical RTS experience that rewards careful unit placement and historical knowledge.

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 28.4%, Base Building 15.3%, War 15%, Grand Strategy 10% ★, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional RTS mechanics with 4X elements, focusing on resource management and territorial control.

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

Why similar: World War I 40% ★, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 10.7%, War 8.7%, Grand Strategy 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep strategic and tactical focus on the WWI conflict, perfect for fans of the era.

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 58.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Base Building 12%, Real-Time 5.5% ★, War 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic base-building RTS feel with a modern engine and intense combat scenarios.

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 40.6%, Real-Time 16.7% ★, Strategy 16.6%, War 11.8%, Base Building 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based tactical combat with a gritty, violent historical tone similar to Iron Harvest.

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 38.6%, Base Building 19.5%, War 15.6%, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished historical RTS that excels at base-building and large-scale army management.

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Why similar: RTS 33.2%, World War I 30.6% ★, War 13.4%, Strategy 11.6%, Base Building 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad management and survival during a historical conflict, sharing the narrative depth of Iron Harvest.

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: World War I 44.4% ★, RTS 22.4%, War 15.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the WWI setting and trench warfare aesthetic that defines the world of Iron Harvest.

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 61.5%, Strategy 18.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Sci-fi 7%, Real-Time 4.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A ground-based RTS that captures the same sense of scale and tactical vehicle combat as Iron Harvest.

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 44.3%, Base Building 22.3%, Strategy 12.8%, War 11.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for classic base-building RTS gameplay that influenced the genre's core mechanics.

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 33.7%, Base Building 24.4%, Strategy 11.5%, War 11.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a broad historical scope with base-building and RTS mechanics that allow for diverse playstyles.

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 33.2%, Base Building 20.3%, War 18.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that emphasizes base-building and distinct, asymmetric factions.

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: RTS 29.1%, Mechs 12.6% ★, Base Building 12.5%, War 10.9%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive scale and base-building across multiple planets for a unique RTS experience.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 42.6%, Base Building 19.9%, Strategy 11.9%, War 11.2%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible squad-based RTS that translates the genre well to a sci-fi setting with strong base-building.

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 49.1%, Base Building 17.6%, Strategy 12.8%, War 9.3%, Multiplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features classic base-building and modern military unit management in a fast-paced RTS environment.

{{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 42.8%, Base Building 15.7%, Real-Time 10.2% ★, Mechs 9.2% ★, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A lightweight, highly moddable RTS that captures the core spirit of classic base-building games.

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Strategy 13%, Base Building 12.9%, Real-Time 9.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined base-building RTS that focuses on sci-fi units and large-scale destruction.

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 47.8%, Strategy 15.9%, War 15.3%, Real-Time 15.1% ★, Sci-fi 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS focused on squad positioning and military defense against overwhelming odds.

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 43.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Base Building 10.9%, Grand Strategy 6.2% ★, Real-Time 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of large-scale, base-building RTS gameplay for those who enjoy massive unit counts.

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 33.5%, War 17.2%, Base Building 16.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale historical warfare with classic base-building and resource gathering.

Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.

Why similar: Mechs 32.4% ★, RTS 26.5%, War 13.1%, Strategy 8.3%, Co-op 6.3%

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: RTS 34.1%, War 17.8%, Real-Time 15.2% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Competitive 9.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical unit management and historical accuracy in a war-torn setting.

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 29.8%, Base Building 16.9%, Strategy 9%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Co-op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same alternate-history, over-the-top aesthetic and unit variety as Iron Harvest.

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 43.3%, Base Building 13.1%, Strategy 12.7%, War 10.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced squad combat with hero units that adds a layer of action to the RTS formula.

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 46.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Base Building 11.6%, Real-Time 11.5% ★, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: The original massive-scale RTS experience that defined the genre for many strategy fans.

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 55.5%, War 15.8%, Strategy 15.6%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Real-Time 3% ★

An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.

Why similar: RTS 28.5%, Alternate History 21.9%, War 17.1%, Steampunk 13.7% ★, Grand Strategy 10.6% ★

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 48.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Base Building 12.1%, War 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

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 35.7%, Base Building 23.4%, Strategy 13.3%, War 13.1%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: RTS 44.8%, Strategy 22.7%, Base Building 14.8%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Action 3.6%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: Mechs 34% ★, RTS 31.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Online Co-Op 5.3%

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

Why similar: RTS 49.4%, Strategy 17.4%, War 11.1%, Base Building 6.7%, Real-Time 6.5% ★

Ratten Reich is an RTS focusing on realistic combat in a unique, steampunk/dieselpunk world ripped apart by an ongoing war between rats, mice, cockroaches, and lizards.

Why similar: RTS 36.8%, Alternate History 20.8%, Steampunk 17.7% ★, War 14.3%, Strategy 10.4%

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 38.3%, Base Building 22.3%, Strategy 10%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Co-op 7.5%

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: RTS 46.2%, War 22.9%, Strategy 11.3%, Co-op 7.1%, PvP 6.7%

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 58%, Strategy 20.8%, War 6.1%, Co-op 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 36%, Strategy 17.1%, War 16.9%, Real-Time 15.2% ★, Multiplayer 8%

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 49.8%, War 17.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Base Building 6.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 45.9%, Real-Time 18.7% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Co-op 4.7%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: RTS 44.3%, Co-op 12%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.4%

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 45.5%, Mechs 15.2% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Base Building 12.4%, Multiplayer 5.7%

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 34.2%, Base Building 20%, War 10.1%, Strategy 8%, Online Co-Op 7.6%

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Why similar: RTS 43%, Base Building 15.6%, War 13%, Strategy 12%, 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 35.5%, Real-Time 12.7% ★, Base Building 11.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Co-op 6.8%

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

Why similar: RTS 15.4%, Mechs 15.3% ★, Alternate History 13%, Real-Time 11.7% ★, War 11.2%

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 37.3%, War 19.7%, Base Building 11.2%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Co-op 8.8%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 47.5%, Strategy 20.2%, Base Building 15.5%, War 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 1 in the biggest WW1 strategy game of all time. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time on persistent maps. Build experimental weapons of World War 1 and become the one true superpower!

Why similar: World War I 34.9% ★, War 17.8%, Strategy 11%, RTS 10.7%, Grand Strategy 8.6% ★

Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).

Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Mechs 21.4% ★, Base Building 16.9%, Alternate History 15.4%, Strategy 8%

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 73.7%, Strategy 19.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Why similar: RTS 32.6%, Base Building 32.1%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Strategy 8.1%

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: RTS 44.7%, Base Building 27.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?

Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Base Building 36%, Steampunk 14.1% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Multiplayer 0.9%