- #1 Galactic Counselors
97% 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 39.4%, Strategy 32.4%, Futuristic 13.9%, Top-Down 13%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #2 Warrior Kings: Battles
96% matchVery Positive91% of 323 reviews2014
Dev: Black CactusPub: Strategy First
Windows
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 53%, Strategy 47%
- #3 Empires:The Rise
96% 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: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 47.9%
- #4 reconquest
95% 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 51.8%, Strategy 48.2%
- #5 Z Steel Soldiers
94% 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: RTS 51%, Strategy 49%
- #6 BattleMore
93% 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 56.9%, Strategy 43.1%
- #7 Rising Kingdoms
92% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2019
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows
Rising Kingdoms is a fantasy-themed RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2005
Why similar: RTS 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #8 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
91% matchVery Positive90% of 170 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 57.5%, Strategy 42.5%
- #9 Warfare
91% matchVery Positive86% of 239 reviews2009
Dev: GFI RussiaPub: Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 10.8 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 51.6%, RTS 48.4%
- #10 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
90% matchVery Positive95% of 240 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 53.8%, RTS 46.2%
- #11 Warrior Kings
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 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 54.6%, RTS 45.4%
- #12 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
89% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, RTS 43.5%
- #13 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
88% matchVery Positive84% of 115 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, RTS 48.6%
- #14 Planet X2 (C64)
86% 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: RTS 39.4%, Strategy 31.5%, Futuristic 14.5%, Top-Down 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #15 Tempest Rising
84% matchVery Positive88% of 10,866 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.1 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 63.9%, Strategy 30%, Futuristic 3.1%, Top-Down 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #16 Planet X3 (DOS)
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 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: RTS 40.1%, Strategy 32.5%, Futuristic 15.4%, Top-Down 8.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #17 Meridian: New World
87% matchMixed48% of 530 reviews2014
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slip into the role of Daniel Hanson, commander of the first mission to a remote planet called Meridian. Assured of the fact that the planet is uninhabited, the unexpected reception of a distress call from the surface could mean many things, none of which you are prepared for.
Why similar: RTS 58.9%, Strategy 39.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #18 BC Kings
84% matchMixed64% of 215 reviews2009
Dev: Mascot EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
BC Kings features several new elements not commonly found in strategy games. In addition to gathering resources, training an army and defeating the enemy, you will have to solve adventure and role-playing elements as well.
Why similar: Strategy 66.9%, RTS 33.1%
- #19 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
82% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2015
Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?
Why similar: Strategy 63%, RTS 37%
- #20 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,188 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Second Tiberium War begins in this legendary sequel to the original Command & Conquer. With his forces stronger than ever, arch villain and leader of The Brotherhood of Nod - Kane - is pitched in an epic battle against the world's war machine - the Global Defense Initiative.
Why similar: RTS 50%, Strategy 46.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #21 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
83% matchMostly Negative35% of 711 reviews2011
Dev: Cyanide StudiosPub: 1C-SoftClub
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Immerse yourself into the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros and keep your spot on the Iron Throne by any means.
Why similar: Strategy 62.9%, RTS 37.1%
- #22 American Conquest: Fight Back
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 599 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
American Conquest: Fight Back is the sequel to American Conquest. The most significant events of that glorious time have found their way into this title.
Why similar: RTS 54.7%, Strategy 44%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #23 Perimeter
81% matchVery Positive85% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...
Why similar: RTS 52.5%, Strategy 47.5%
- #24 Fractured State
81% 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: RTS 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%
- #25 Real Warfare 1242
80% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 61.4%, RTS 38.6%
- #26 Majesty 2 Collection
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,531 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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: RTS 54.8%, Strategy 43.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #27 NODEMIND - Dynamic Core
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dezibel Games
Windows
Build and evolve a dynamic computing network. Manage resources and automate complex systems in a strategic sandbox where every connection shapes the outcome.
Why similar: RTS 43.3%, Strategy 36.3%, Futuristic 18.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #28 Tanks vs Aliens
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: VR FeaturesPub: K Bros Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hordes of alien tanks have flooded the streets, spreading chaos and terror everywhere they go. You’re the only one who can save humanity! Explore the world of futuristic tank battles in a brand new real-time strategy and base defense game.
Why similar: Strategy 57.9%, RTS 40%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #29 Arena Wars 2
78% matchMostly Negative32% of 387 reviews2012
Dev: ExDream GmbHPub: Just a Game
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Arena Wars 2 is the sequel of the award-winning Arena Wars series and combines revolutionary RTS fights with RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 55.6%, RTS 44.4%
- #30 Forged Battalion
76% matchMixed58% of 1,108 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 66.2%, Strategy 32.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #31 Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars
77% matchMixed58% of 642 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.
Why similar: Strategy 55.6%, RTS 44.4%
- #32 Cro Magnon
76% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Thor Gaming
Windows
Europe, 39000 BC. A group of people have arrived at a location suitable for a settlement. The lands are rich and fertile, but not uninhabited. You will take command of a newly formed clan of Cro Magnon, in the final days of the Neanderthals. Your goal is survival and dominance.
Why similar: RTS 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #33 M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault & Exploration
74% matchVery Positive88% of 207 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: Strategy 50.2%, RTS 22.6%, Futuristic 15.1%, Top-Down 12.1%
- #34 American Conquest
75% matchMixed68% of 673 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.
Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 46.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #35 Age Of Blocks
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Persistent Echo
Windows · Mac
Real time strategy meets voxel-based world! Gather resources and blocks, build a city, raise an army and vanquish your enemies! In Age Of Blocks, you impersonate the young Prince Raphaël of the Lands of Azuria in his fight against the evil Crimson Nation. Will you prevail?
Why similar: RTS 45.1%, Strategy 37.1%, Top-Down 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #36 9th Company: Roots Of Terror
75% matchMixed59% of 251 reviews2009
Dev: Новый ДискPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
9th Company Roots of Terror is an action-oriented real-time strategy game based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan.
Why similar: RTS 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #37 Cossacks: European Wars
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 617 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, RTS 33.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #38 Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,184 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.
Why similar: Strategy 60.4%, RTS 39.6%
- #39 UNDEAD FACTORY:Zombie Pandemic
73% matchMixed58% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: BTD STUDIO Co.,ltd.
Windows
Survive zombie apocalypse! Plunder resources for survival!
Why similar: RTS 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #40 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
72% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Frudelsoft
Windows
Intruder Alert is an science-fiction RTS having 6 totally different factions. It contains a single-player campaign, local LAN multiplayer, simple single player games and special challenges like Tower Defense.
Why similar: RTS 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #41 Black Moon Chronicles
71% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2016
Dev: Cryo InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
You are Wishmerill, a half-elf on a quest for power in a medieval world. Choose your side and lead your troops to victory!
Why similar: Strategy 60.9%, RTS 39.1%
- #42 Nightside
72% matchMixed62% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: OMNIDREAM CREATIONS
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A four races sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found.
Why similar: RTS 52.3%, Strategy 47.7%
- #43 Cuban Missile Crisis
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 286 reviews2015
Dev: G5 SoftwarePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.
Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, RTS 40.9%
- #44 Fleet Craft
70% 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 47.2%, Strategy 38.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #45 Machines At War 3
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 85 reviews2014
Dev: Isotope 244 LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS!
Why similar: RTS 50.3%, Strategy 49.7%
- #46 StarSim: BattleZone
67% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 51%, Strategy 32.7%, Top-Down 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #47 Heroes of Annihilated Empires
70% matchVery Positive85% of 770 reviews2006
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Heroes of Annihilated Empires - is a fantasy-based game from GSC Game World in the genre of RTS vs RPG for PC. 4 unique races awaits for the heroes, who want to fight in an Epic scale battles!
Why similar: RTS 56.8%, Strategy 42.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #48 7th Legion
70% matchMixed56% of 94 reviews2014
Dev: Epic MegaGamesPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
There's no Salvation from this army! Can you survive this furiously fast, kill-for-money, real-time blood-fest?
Why similar: RTS 52.8%, Strategy 47.2%
- #49 Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,793 reviews2016
Dev: Blackbird InteractivePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 59.2%, Strategy 34.1%, Futuristic 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #50 Joint Task Force
69% matchVery Positive88% of 331 reviews2007
Dev: Most Wanted EntertainmentPub: HD Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.
Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, RTS 49.6%
- #51 Lootfest Wars
69% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows
A relaxing RTS
Why similar: RTS 53.7%, Strategy 46.3%
- #52 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
69% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 65.8%, RTS 34.2%
- #53 Orc's Civil War
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: mGameStuido
Windows
It's a RTS + TD game like Warcraft3 and Starcraft.
Why similar: Strategy 77.2%, RTS 16.4%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #54 Red vs Green
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Daniel W. Hollingsworth
Windows
Red VS Green is a no frills tactical simulator that focuses on troop movements rather then building speed. There are 3 basic units in the game Red Androids, Green Androids, and Blue Androids. Blue androids are neutral. The main battle is between Red and Green.
Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 31.3%, Top-Down 15.9%, Futuristic 12%, Singleplayer 1%
- #55 Command & Conquer™ Generals
64% matchVery Positive88% of 1,893 reviews2024
Dev: EA PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General
Why similar: RTS 48.9%, Strategy 47.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #56 8-Bit Hordes
67% matchVery Positive81% of 533 reviews2016
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.9 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: RTS 54.1%, Strategy 45.9%
- #57 XIII Century – Gold Edition
68% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2009
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Strategy 73.2%, RTS 26.8%