- #1 Tempest Rising
97% matchVery Positive88% of 11,543 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 56.7%, Strategy 11.7%, Base Building 10.9%, Isometric 7%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #2 Executive Assault 2
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Why similar: RTS 25.5%, Space Sim 21.9%, Base Building 11.9%, Building 9.9%, Space 6.4%
- #3 Outworld Station
96% matchVery Positive85% of 799 reviews2026
Dev: Trickjump Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.
Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Base Building 16.5%, Futuristic 11.9%, Space 9.9%, Management 8.8%
- #4 Tactical Warfare
94% matchMixed67% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Mizrab
Windows
The enemy attack on your base is imminent; secure your defenses, mobilize your troops, reinforce key positions, and get ready for the next battle. RTS Tactical Warfare will test your resilience and strategic prowess.
Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Base Building 16.4%, War 11.9%, Isometric 9.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%
- #5 SunAge: Battle for Elysium
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 187 reviews2014
Dev: vertex4 entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.
Why similar: RTS 21.9%, Isometric 16%, Old School 12.3%, Base Building 12.2%, Retro 7%
- #6 Grey Goo
94% matchMixed68% of 4,322 reviews2015
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Six Foot
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 50.1%, Base Building 12.8%, Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #7 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,961 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 23.5%, Isometric 13.5%, Base Building 12.9%, PvP 10.1%, Futuristic 9.4%
- #8 Age of Mythology: Retold
91% matchVery Positive90% of 22,921 reviews2024
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 32.6%, Base Building 17.9%, Resource Management 14.2%, PvP 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.1%
- #9 Five Nations
92% matchVery Positive83% of 268 reviews2021
Dev: SilverForge
Windows
Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.
Why similar: RTS 32.2%, Isometric 15%, Old School 9.2%, 1990's 8.4%, Strategy 7.9%
- #10 War Selection
91% matchVery Positive85% of 23,331 reviews2019
Dev: Glyph Worlds
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 33.2%, Base Building 22.6%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Strategy 9.6%, War 8.6%
- #11 2112TD: Tower Defense Survival
90% matchVery Positive87% of 439 reviews2023
Dev: Refinery Games
Windows
Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Isometric 30.8%, Old School 15.4%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 1990's 10.5%
- #12 Annihilate The Spance
89% matchVery Positive91% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Skyglow Softworks
Windows
An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships. The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Base Building 18.3%, Building 11.7%, Space 10.5%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #13 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
89% matchVery Positive84% of 14,598 reviews2015
Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 28.3%, Base Building 11.3%, Building 8.2%, PvP 8.2%, War 7.9%
- #14 BlackChain
88% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Borington
Windows
A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.
Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Base Building 12.9%, Old School 12.4%, Futuristic 10.1%, Isometric 7.9%
- #15 Oasis Mission: Colony Sim
87% matchMixed62% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Lunar pug studio
Windows · Mac
A Sci-Fi colony and strategy sim with a complex economy, immersive logistics, and a war against the rise of the machines! Build your colony and ensure supplies for your people. Automate industrial ships and create combat groups to defend against waves of enemies.
Why similar: Colony Sim 18.8%, RTS 17.9%, Base Building 10.8%, Old School 9.9%, Resource Management 9.4%
- #16 TFC: The Fertile Crescent
85% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2024
Dev: Wield InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.
Why similar: RTS 26.2%, Isometric 18.1%, Base Building 15.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 9.5%
- #17 PERIMETER: Legate Edition
84% matchVery Positive93% of 149 reviews2024
Dev: K-D LabPub: Association K-D Lab
Windows · Linux
Perimeter is a real-time strategy game with a destructible world. Utilize the environment for resource gathering and defense against enemies. Immerse yourself in the millennia-spanning history of the Chains of Worlds and lead a faction in the struggle for survival.
Why similar: RTS 35.7%, Futuristic 19.3%, Space 9.5%, PvP 8.6%, Strategy 8.5%
- #18 Calyx
83% matchVery Positive88% of 408 reviews2026
Dev: Studio 568
Windows
A strategy game with a new kind of enemy, Calyx puts you in charge of a space mining outpost, locked in battle against powerful plant-aliens. Build your base, gather resources, assemble your forces, and take on the Calyx. With only an out-of-date AI for company, can you survive?
Why similar: RTS 20.2%, Colony Sim 17.3%, Isometric 14.5%, Base Building 11.5%, Resource Management 9.4%
- #19 Etherium
86% matchMostly Negative37% of 953 reviews2015
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 40.7%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Strategy 16.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Space 9.4%
- #20 Stellar Warfare
84% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Tense Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Why similar: RTS 25.7%, Old School 15.8%, Base Building 12.6%, War 10.5%, Space 8.7%
- #21 Periphery Online
82% matchMixed73% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
Windows
A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.
Why similar: RTS 36.3%, Futuristic 21.7%, Space 11.9%, Colony Sim 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #22 Cossacks 3
81% matchVery Positive82% of 16,008 reviews2016
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 25.1%, Isometric 14%, Base Building 11.7%, Resource Management 10%, War 9.6%
- #23 Battlefall: State of Conflict
80% matchMixed63% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Kyoto Video Game ConcernPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command one of three unique factions in a post-apocalyptic old-school RTS. Now featuring Patch 0.4.0 -- new mini-campaign and gamemodes."
Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Isometric 18.7%, PvP 16.5%, Base Building 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.4%
- #24 Sins of a Solar Empire II
78% matchVery Positive84% of 8,475 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29.6%, Space 13.6%, Isometric 9.6%, Base Building 8.8%, PvP 8.5%
- #25 Rogue Station
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: Quint Studio
Windows
This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Base Building 28.8%, Building 21.4%, Space 16.8%, Management 16.6%, Strategy 10.8%
- #26 Earth 2160
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,558 reviews2006
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.
Why similar: RTS 43%, Base Building 25%, Space 14.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Futuristic 2.7%
- #27 Stormgate
77% matchMixed48% of 9,200 reviews2025
Dev: Frost Giant Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 23.8%, Base Building 13.7%, Futuristic 13.5%, War 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #28 War Wind
78% matchVery Positive82% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
War Wind is a real-time strategy game that allows you to view an epic battle through the eyes of four unique races, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game features 28 ready-to-play scenarios and a story of such compelling depth you won't believe it's just a game.
Why similar: RTS 25.5%, 1990's 14.6%, Old School 13.9%, Base Building 11.7%, Isometric 11.5%
- #29 Base One
79% matchMostly Negative38% of 478 reviews2021
Dev: PixFrozePub: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Base One is a space base builder game where you take control of a network of space stations and its crew's tasks and wellbeing. Maintain your resources and defenses as you navigate the wide array of dangers ahead of you!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9%, Isometric 20.7%, Futuristic 14.4%, Building 11.3%, Management 8.3%
- #30 Final Upgrade
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 457 reviews2022
Dev: TaosX
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!
Why similar: Space Sim 19.2%, Base Building 14.6%, Resource Management 11.4%, Building 11%, RTS 10.9%
- #31 Iron Harvest
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,887 reviews2020
Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Why similar: RTS 40.3%, Base Building 17.5%, War 11.2%, Strategy 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%
- #32 Retro Commander
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 367 reviews2023
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Why similar: RTS 27.5%, Isometric 17.7%, Base Building 15.1%, Futuristic 13.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #33 PlanetX
74% matchMixed67% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Giedrius Talzunas
Windows · Mac
PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO set on a spherical planet. Players expand territories, construct buildings, and manage resources to develop their empire. The ultimate goal is to conquer the entire planet by claiming all land plots and outpacing rivals in strategic growth and domination.
Why similar: RTS 21.8%, Colony Sim 21%, Futuristic 11%, Building 8.7%, War 6.1%
- #34 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive86% of 53,985 reviews2020
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 33.6%, Base Building 21%, Strategy 10.5%, War 9.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%
- #35 Alien Marauder
75% matchMixed63% of 341 reviews2021
Dev: Vexan Studio
Windows
“Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!
Why similar: RTS 26.7%, Colony Sim 23.8%, Base Building 14.6%, Resource Management 11.7%, Building 11%
- #36 The Scouring
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,244 reviews2025
Dev: Orc Group
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs in a Classic Mode or use one of powerful Heroes to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use our modding tools to create maps and custom game modes! Join The Scouring!
Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Old School 14.6%, Base Building 13.3%, PvP 10.5%, Building 10.3%
- #37 M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration
74% matchVery Positive88% of 209 reviews2017
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Colonize newly-discovered planets, control the resources found there, and defend your colony against other rival factions in real-time or turn-based action.
Why similar: RTS 32.2%, Strategy 31.4%, Futuristic 24.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%
- #38 Planet S
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,874 reviews2023
Dev: Glimmerlight Games
Windows · Linux
Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.
Why similar: RTS 27.8%, Futuristic 13.9%, Building 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Space 9.8%
- #39 Executive Assault
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,457 reviews2015
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 45.8%, Base Building 14.8%, Strategy 11.4%, War 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #40 Microsoft Allegiance
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: Microsoft Game StudiosPub: ZapHop Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Allegiance is a team-based multiplayer space combat sim that seamlessly combines first-person space combat with a top-down-view perspective, real time strategy, and real time tactics. Team commanders build bases, research technology, and coordinate players to execute a wide range of strategies.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.3%, RTS 24.6%, Old School 12%, PvP 10%, War 8.3%
- #41 BattleGroupVR
70% matchVery Positive92% of 946 reviews2023
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, RTS 22.4%, PvP 9.3%, Space 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.5%
- #42 Eyes of War
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Good Mood Games
Windows · Linux
Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!
Why similar: RTS 35.6%, Isometric 23.3%, Base Building 13.8%, Resource Management 12.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #43 Forged Battalion
71% matchMixed58% of 1,111 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 73.9%, Strategy 16%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #44 STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,653 reviews2016
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 55%, Strategy 14.9%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Base Building 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #45 Outerstellar
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 172 reviews2023
Dev: Strange Horizons Ltd
Windows
Stranded on a hostile and deadly planet, you must gather resources, build shelter, and fight to survive each night. But the secrets of this world await in a gripping sci-fi survival PvP game.
Why similar: Base Building 21.7%, PvP 18%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Building 13.8%, Space 12.7%
- #46 3 Days War
68% matchVery Positive83% of 714 reviews2023
Dev: 荆棘鸟工作室
Windows
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!
Why similar: RTS 36.8%, Base Building 16.4%, PvP 16.3%, War 10.1%, Management 9.2%
- #47 Operation: New Earth
71% matchMixed60% of 832 reviews2016
Dev: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Operation: New Earth is an intense sci-fi multiplayer strategy game in which you must command an advanced military facility to defend Earth from a hostile alien invasion. Create an alliance, gather resources, and unlock advanced technology to level up your stronghold!
Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Futuristic 29.7%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Sci-fi 16.6%
- #48 ERA ONE
66% matchVery Positive87% of 1,490 reviews2025
Dev: Team Complex LTD
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles.
Why similar: RTS 38.3%, Base Building 20.2%, PvP 15.5%, Space 13.9%, Strategy 7.2%
- #49 Exogate Initiative
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 714 reviews2025
Dev: Xeno Bits
Windows
Build and manage mankind’s first mission across the universe! Create a sprawling facility underground, recruit a diverse group of specialists from around the globe and explore mysterious new worlds through the Exogate.
Why similar: RTS 20.1%, Colony Sim 18.6%, Base Building 13.7%, Resource Management 11.1%, Building 10.1%
- #50 Dune: Spice Wars
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,441 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 22.6%, Management 12.3%, Base Building 11.4%, Building 9.6%, PvP 9%
- #51 Starport Delta
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Cloudfire Studios
Windows
Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...
Why similar: Space Sim 21.4%, RTS 18.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Base Building 11.9%, Resource Management 8.8%
- #52 Mindustry
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 27,276 reviews2019
Dev: AnukenDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Base Building 20.2%, Resource Management 15.4%, Building 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #53 Ancient Space
70% matchMixed44% of 368 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: RTS 46.4%, Space 20.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Space Sim 8.1%
- #54 Starship Theory
65% matchMixed50% of 1,119 reviews2026
Dev: Reconnect Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.
Why similar: Base Building 36%, Space 18.1%, Management 14.6%, Strategy 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #55 Zero-K
65% matchVery Positive94% of 4,317 reviews2018
Dev: Zero-K Team
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 57.1%, Strategy 14.2%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Co-op 7.1%, Base Building 4%