- #1 Planet X3 (DOS)
97% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X3 is a new retro real-time strategy game for DOS. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the VGA, AdLib and keyboard controls experience of early 90s PC gaming.
Why similar: Strategy 27.2%, RTS 26.2%, Base Building 22.1%, Futuristic 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #2 OF MICE AND SAND -REVISED-
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 351 reviews2018
Dev: ARC SYSTEM WORKS
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
On a desert planet in the farthest reaches of space, mice await your command! Direct their mobile fortress, and seek the legendary city of gold!
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Base Building 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #3 Majesty 2 Collection
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,545 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...
Why similar: Strategy 37.9%, RTS 37.1%, Base Building 18.8%, Simulation 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #4 Planet X2 (C64)
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X2 is a new retro real-time strategy game for C64. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the 8-bits, SID music and keyboard controls of mid 80s C64 gaming.
Why similar: Strategy 28.7%, RTS 28%, Base Building 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Futuristic 11.3%
- #5 Full Pawer
94% matchMixed67% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Glassy Turtle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create lush environments, build impressive villages, and conquer your enemies in this epic sandbox RTS!
Why similar: Creature Collector 37.7%, RTS 25.9%, Strategy 25%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #6 8-Bit Armies
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,459 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Strategy 32.1%, RTS 29.6%, Base Building 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Simulation 8.4%
- #7 Chimera Island
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Chimera Productions
Windows
Rediscover a lost island with mysterious creatures the world has long since forgotten. Now it is up to you to help restore this ruined world and bring about a new age of Chimera.
Why similar: Creature Collector 56.9%, Strategy 23.5%, Base Building 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #8 Your Dead Majesty
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shockwork GamesPub: Destructive Creations
Windows
👑 Your Dead Majesty is an isometric, dark, and humorous real-time strategy game focused on building a right army composition. Command your squad of goofy underlings to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 29.5%, Base Building 28.9%, RTS 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #9 Zoul Dungeon
91% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: nongshy
Windows
is a strategic dungeon defense game where you take on the role of a dungeon master. Summon monsters, upgrade your lair, and set traps to fend off waves of greedy adventurers. Protect your treasures and prove your worth as the ultimate dungeon overlord!
Why similar: Creature Collector 31.6%, RTS 29.2%, Strategy 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #10 Taste of Power
91% matchMixed67% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: OneOcean LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Show your strategic talents in Taste of Power! It's a RTS set in an alternate medieval world, where Europe, Middle East, and China confront each other. Develop unique technologies and lead warriors into an epic battlefield – the victory is yours!
Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, RTS 32.3%, Base Building 31%
- #11 Tempest Rising
89% matchVery Positive88% of 11,317 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.6 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 48.8%, Strategy 29.4%, Base Building 16.6%, Futuristic 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #12 Majesty 2
90% matchMixed69% of 1,281 reviews2009
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...
Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, RTS 21.3%, Base Building 19.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #13 Planet X16
89% 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: Strategy 40.1%, RTS 36.3%, Futuristic 19%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #14 Fierce Kingdoms
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chocolate Dolphin
Windows · Linux
A medieval RTS where you're the king. Command peasants to expand your base and grow your economy. Research powerful technologies. Then, mass an army to crush your enemies! Conquer other kingdoms in Campaign mode to unlock new perks.
Why similar: Strategy 32.3%, RTS 30.9%, Base Building 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #15 8-Bit Hordes
87% matchVery Positive81% of 533 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, RTS 36.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Simulation 8%, Indie 4.1%
- #16 Majesty Gold HD
86% matchVery Positive93% of 590 reviews2009
Dev: CyberlorePub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!
Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Base Building 22%, RTS 17.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #17 Warzone 2100
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,603 reviews2020
Dev: Pumpkin StudiosPub: Underdone Gaming
Windows
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 32.7%, RTS 27.5%, Base Building 27.3%, Futuristic 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #18 Command & Conquer™ Generals
83% matchVery Positive88% of 1,976 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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: Strategy 41.5%, RTS 33.4%, Base Building 18.7%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #19 Wyrmsun
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2015
Dev: Andrettin
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Wyrmsun is a real-time strategy game which features elements of mythology, history and fiction.
Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Strategy 31.8%, Base Building 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Indie 4.1%
- #20 Siegecraft Commander
82% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!
Why similar: Strategy 39.8%, Base Building 26.9%, RTS 26.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 2.5%
- #21 StrateZ
82% 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: Strategy 35.3%, RTS 34%, Base Building 25.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #22 EVERGLORY
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eduard Permyakov
Windows · Linux
Stockpile resources, build your settlement, raise an army, and wage war in this love letter to RTS classics. Experience the epic story through a fully scripted single-player campaign, then create your own scenarios and write the next chapter yourself.
Why similar: Base Building 32.5%, RTS 31%, Strategy 28.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Indie 2.9%
- #23 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
81% matchVery Positive91% of 9,278 reviews2017
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 38.8%, Base Building 29.7%, Strategy 26.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Simulation 2.2%
- #24 Ghost Glyph
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hotgame
Windows
This is a monster collection game. Players will collect and train monsters in a fictional world set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology, allowing them to fight for you.
Why similar: Creature Collector 42.1%, Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #25 Steel Command
79% 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 32.8%, Base Building 27.6%, Strategy 26.2%, Futuristic 7.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #26 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
78% matchMixed67% of 3,298 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 43.3%, Strategy 27.8%, Base Building 25.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #27 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
78% matchVery Positive95% of 11,827 reviews2007
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 39.2%, Strategy 29.7%, Base Building 26.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Futuristic 2.3%
- #28 Memetric: Final Lifeforms
77% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: FatalCagePub: CloudCage
Windows
The game has a main gameplay based on sidescrolling strategy set in a sci-fi world. The goal of our protagonists is to restart life on the planet after an extinction.
Why similar: Base Building 36.1%, Strategy 31.6%, RTS 22.4%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Indie 2.2%
- #29 野猫坡
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 火法球
Windows
《野猫坡》是一款包含丰富玩法体系的修仙类工人放置游戏。苦于「灵江」许久的你回到了家乡,更加衰败的景象使你思绪万千。增强生产力,新添人口,转移灵泉,建设修院,构建蟲产业。从名不见经传的小村庄,在乱世中挣扎成长,未来是什么样的呢?向着目标前进吧!
Why similar: Creature Collector 46.6%, Base Building 25.3%, Strategy 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #30 Battlefleet Engineer
76% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Tomi Syväjärvi
Windows
Engineer spaceships, compose fleets and command them in in real-time battles. All ships are completely defined by their module composition. Achieve victory with brilliant command on the battlefield and by engineering it into your fleet.
Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, RTS 36.8%, Simulation 15.8%, Indie 6.7%
- #31 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
76% 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 59.9%, RTS 40.1%
- #32 Warfare
75% matchVery Positive86% of 246 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 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: Strategy 57.7%, RTS 42.3%
- #33 Rising Kingdoms
74% 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: Strategy 55.9%, RTS 44.1%
- #34 Warrior Kings
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 143 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win.
Why similar: Strategy 60.7%, RTS 39.3%
- #35 StarSim: BattleZone
73% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Viktor Martynovsky
Windows
StarSim: BattleZone is a real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the StarSim universe. Take command of an army and lead your faction to victory. Gameplay includes classic RTS mechanics such as: building a base, gathering resources, researching new technologies, building defences, training units, etc.
Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 30.3%, Base Building 30.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #36 Colony On Mars
74% matchMostly Negative25% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 21%
You play as an astronaut in a colony on Mars and you need to upgrade your colony, build new constructions and collect resources
Why similar: Base Building 55.7%, Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 10.9%, Indie 5.3%
- #37 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
73% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, RTS 37.5%
- #38 MAXCONTROL
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eierkop-Games
Windows
MaxControl, the very first Cryengine-game combining FPS and RTS elements to one explosive mix! Similar to inspirations like C&C Renegade: Whether on the battlefield in first/third person, commanding armies from above or expanding your base: Here you have maximum control.
Why similar: Base Building 35.7%, Strategy 33.5%, RTS 30.8%
- #39 Z Steel Soldiers
73% matchMixed52% of 286 reviews2014
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the bloody aftermath of ‘Z’ comes The Bitmap Brothers classic, “Z Steel Soldiers”: a new breed of robot with a taste for war and a warped sense of humour.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, RTS 44.8%
- #40 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: Strategy 54.5%, RTS 45.5%
- #41 Empires:The Rise
71% matchMixed61% of 62 reviews2019
Dev: 阿龟与阿飞Pub: MZ Times
Windows
《Empries:The Rise》 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: Strategy 54.2%, RTS 45.8%
- #42 Forged Battalion
71% matchMixed58% of 1,109 reviews2018
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 51.9%, Strategy 32.9%, Simulation 9.3%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #43 JKRobots
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JKRobots
Windows
A real time strategy game, push the robots off the map to win, but they push back.
Why similar: RTS 37.3%, Strategy 34%, Base Building 22.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #44 Astro Industry Wars
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abundant Pine Games
Windows
Astro Industry Wars is a lighthearted take on the RTS genre featuring distinct unit types, base building, economic production chains, and customizable unit rosters.
Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Base Building 31.7%, Futuristic 17%, Strategy 13.2%, Indie 2.5%
- #45 Warrior Kings: Battles
70% matchVery Positive91% of 328 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 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: Strategy 53.3%, RTS 46.7%
- #46 Protolife
69% matchVery Positive86% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Protolife is an unique tower-based strategy game which gives you a direct control over the builder robot in a struggle against the hungry proto-life organism.
Why similar: RTS 29.8%, Base Building 29.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #47 Tokiros
68% match1 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Bixano Games
Windows
Help Tokiro rescue his little siblings across challenging single-screen levels filled with danger, precision, and strategy. Every move matters in this adventure that’s easy to learn but hard to master.
Why similar: Creature Collector 80.4%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 7.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #48 Lunarwardens
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creedon Games
Windows
Master the arts of Lunar Taming. Build your team of Lunarkin - moonlight creatures - and guide them to victory. Use moon phases, evolve through rituals, join Lunar Houses. Battle rivals, climb ranks, and become Supreme Lunar Tamer in this strategic creature battler.
Why similar: Creature Collector 71.9%, Strategy 24.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #49 Armor Clash 3
69% matchMixed54% of 156 reviews2019
Dev: Windforce
Windows · Mac · Linux
Armor Clash 3 is an old-school modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies. There are 3 factions with unique units, buildings and technology systems. There are both skirmish and challenge modes. The battle is fast-paced, with realistic graphics and physical effects, and the performance is also optimized.
Why similar: Strategy 46.3%, RTS 31%, Simulation 15.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #50 Fractured State
68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Mechanical Monocle
Windows
Fractured State refines the RTS genre into fast-paced strategic urban combat. Take part as the machine driven imperialistic faction of the Laperian Imperial Army battle to remain in control against the Children of the Ancients, worshipers and masters of an ancient power. Includes Map Editor.
Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, RTS 41.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #51 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
67% 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 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #52 BattleMore
67% 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 50.7%, Strategy 49.3%
- #53 Civlands
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nexodus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Civlands combines elements from legendary RTS titles with epic turn-based strategy to provide a unique hybrid of tactical, real time strategy, with the grandeur, minutia, and depth of turn-based gameplay. Will you be the number one Civ?
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Base Building 18.2%, RTS 18%, Simulation 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #54 Atahion - Tower Defense
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: EhtChaos
Windows
Build your defense base to repel alien invaders. Atahion is a strategy and tactical defense game in which you have to extract resources, build defense towers and use bonuses to complete the mission.
Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Base Building 28.3%, Strategy 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%