- #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: RTS 30.3%, Strategy 22.5%, Base Building 12.1%, Resource Management 9.4%, Futuristic 9%
- #2 Planet X16
96% 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: RTS 39.7%, Strategy 31.3%, Futuristic 14.6%, Top-Down 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #3 Astro Industry Wars
96% 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 36.5%, Base Building 16.3%, Retro 13.6%, Futuristic 13%, Strategy 10.2%
- #4 StarSim: BattleZone
95% 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 41%, Strategy 24.1%, Base Building 15.8%, Top-Down 10.1%, Building 8.3%
- #5 Battle for Vera
94% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Matic
Windows
Battle for Vera is a Real-Time Strategy game that draws inspiration from beloved classics, and improves upon many of their ideas to create an exciting new experience.
Why similar: RTS 41.6%, Strategy 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 8.6%, Space 7.9%
- #6 Ripped From Time: Outpost
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Looming Games
Windows
First-person drone combat meets RTS base-building: command historical squads, advance from stone to lasers, and power the outpost’s defenses and superweapon to seal a space-time rupture.
Why similar: RTS 33.9%, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 14.5%, Top-Down 9.1%, Resource Management 9.1%
- #7 Tempest Rising
93% 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 60%, Strategy 25.9%, Base Building 9.6%, Futuristic 2.3%, Top-Down 1.4%
- #8 Stellar Infestation
92% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: YogurtGames
Windows
Dig minerals, manufacture ammunition, and build defense towers to fend off swarms of insects. A tower defense game with light production line elements.
Why similar: RTS 27.9%, Strategy 25.7%, Base Building 11%, Resource Management 10.2%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #9 Majesty 2 Collection
91% 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: RTS 50.3%, Strategy 36.8%, Base Building 12%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #10 Galactic Counselors
91% 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 40.8%, Strategy 30.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Futuristic 11.1%, Space 5.1%
- #11 Erdluitl - Legends of Below
90% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: United State Machines
Windows
Erdluitl - Legends of Below is a 2D RTS inspired by Dungeon Keeper and old school titles from childhood. Dig and build dungeons, attract new creatures, manage population, train warriors and wizards, discover spells and assault your enemy !
Why similar: RTS 39.8%, Strategy 28.5%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Retro 6.5%
- #12 BattleMore
89% 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%, Strategy 41%
- #13 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
88% 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 59.5%, Strategy 40.5%
- #14 Warrior Kings: Battles
87% 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: RTS 55.1%, Strategy 44.9%
- #15 Fierce Kingdoms
86% 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: RTS 39%, Strategy 29.1%, Base Building 15.8%, Resource Management 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #16 Empires:The Rise
86% 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 54.2%, Strategy 45.8%
- #17 reconquest
85% 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 53.9%, Strategy 46.1%
- #18 Rising Kingdoms
84% 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 52.4%, Strategy 47.6%
- #19 Z Steel Soldiers
84% 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 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #20 Warfare
83% 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: RTS 50.5%, Strategy 49.5%
- #21 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
82% 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 51.7%, RTS 48.3%
- #22 JKRobots
81% 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 44.8%, Strategy 29.3%, Base Building 12.9%, Resource Management 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #23 Warrior Kings
82% 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 52.5%, RTS 47.5%
- #24 Kohan: Ahriman's Gift
81% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
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Why similar: Strategy 54.4%, RTS 45.6%
- #25 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
80% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2011
Dev: TimeGate Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
If you are to return your race to their rightful glory, you must solve the mystery of their destruction.
Why similar: RTS 50.7%, Strategy 49.3%
- #26 Loria
79% matchVery Positive84% of 287 reviews2018
Dev: Loria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Loria is a homage to classics from golden era of strategy games, with modern spin on controls and user experience.
Why similar: RTS 47.8%, Strategy 37.3%, Retro 15%
- #27 Exodus
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DamageLine Studios
Windows
Exodus, a realtime strategy PC game featuring stunning photorealistic graphics, oldschool RTS gameplay mechanics mixed with our own fresh ideas and a thrilling horror infused story about a dystopian alternative timeline of human history.
Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 27.5%, Futuristic 10.8%, Base Building 8.3%, Building 8%
- #28 Zeta Leporis RTS
78% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Jason Gieske
Windows
A sci-fi real-time strategy game. An existential war among asteroids in classic RTS style. Build and defend, produce and upgrade, attack and annihilate!
Why similar: RTS 32%, Strategy 15.2%, Retro 13.2%, Base Building 11.4%, Space 7.7%
- #29 Heroes of Orn: Darkness
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BM Studios LLC
Windows
Inspired by Majesty, Heroes of Orn: Darkness is a fantasy base building RTS with a twist - you cannot directly control your units. Build and upgrade your kingdom to gain power and resources. Influence your heroes' decisions and empower them by issuing quests, casting spells, and creating shops.
Why similar: RTS 41.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Base Building 17.3%, Resource Management 9.7%, Building 8.5%
- #30 Perimeter
77% matchVery Positive84% of 261 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 52.3%, Strategy 43.5%, Space 4.3%
- #31 Meridian: New World
78% 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 61.1%, Strategy 38%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #32 投机精英SCOG-Sell Crap Own Gold
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: madan_gaming
Windows
This is a 'Virtual Currency Dealer Simulator.' Players will be placed in a very simple single market, taking on the role of a dealer to manipulate the market by buying and selling virtual currencies, earning profits, and taking advantage of retail investors, offering a unique perspective.
Why similar: RTS 41.5%, Strategy 30.8%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #33 Wyrmsun
76% 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 44.2%, Strategy 29.8%, Base Building 12.6%, Building 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #34 Oasis RTS
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spackogames
Windows
Regain control of planet oasis and defeat your opponent! Build your base, monitor the economy, manage your resources, explore the Map, and plan attack and defense. Build 9 different buildings and 19 different units with various abilities and win the chaotic Robot Battles.
Why similar: RTS 34.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Futuristic 8.4%, Top-Down 7.8%, Retro 7%
- #35 Taste of Power
75% 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: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 35.8%, Base Building 20%
- #36 Memetric: Classic
74% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: CloudCage
Windows
It's a "side-scrolling" real-time strategy game, pixelart style, with a few small "rouge-lite" elements. You have to collect and farm creatures, various bizarre creatures, to further develop your territory and eventually defeat the evil force that has been organizing against you throughout the game.
Why similar: Strategy 28.7%, RTS 28%, Base Building 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Futuristic 11.3%
- #37 Age Of Blocks
73% 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 44.3%, Strategy 33.5%, Top-Down 13.6%, Resource Management 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #38 Protolife
73% 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 37.6%, Base Building 17.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Retro 8.4%
- #39 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
73% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
Why similar: Strategy 57.9%, RTS 32.7%, Space 9.5%
- #40 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
70% matchVery Positive94% of 10,263 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The world erupts in conflict as Soviet forces invade American soil in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. You are the Supreme Commander. Arm yourself to the teeth with top-secret technologies and lead the Soviet or Allied troops to victory.
Why similar: RTS 54.5%, Strategy 26%, Base Building 11.7%, Retro 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #41 Pact
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liberation Games
Windows
Build your alliance of evil as you regain your lost power in this classically-inspired fantasy RTS. Choose how your enthusiastically loyal minions will build, plunder, and pillage their way across an ever-shifting battlefield, guiding them to new opportunities and allies on your path to domination.
Why similar: RTS 37.5%, Strategy 29.3%, Base Building 16.6%, Top-Down 9.5%, Resource Management 6.3%
- #42 8-Bit Hordes
72% 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: RTS 49.6%, Strategy 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Building 3.7%
- #43 Total Tower Engine
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RubyRTS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tired of RNG and card draws? Experience a "Plan first, pay later" economy where construction scales with your income in real time. As the map grows massive, only careful planning. Not a lucky roll, will keep you alive.
Why similar: RTS 39.7%, Base Building 16.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Resource Management 12.8%, Building 8.3%
- #44 Plasma Dome
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yoberu
Windows
Plasma Dome is a tactical tower defense with roguelite progression and no predefined paths. Defend your city from an aerial assault of geometric entities from another dimension.
Why similar: RTS 37.5%, Strategy 28.9%, Base Building 12.5%, Futuristic 9.1%, Building 6.1%
- #45 8-Bit Armies
70% 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: RTS 44.2%, Strategy 34.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Base Building 9.6%, Retro 2.1%
- #46 EVERGLORY
69% 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: RTS 41.7%, Strategy 27.5%, Base Building 20.7%, Resource Management 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #47 Command & Conquer™ Generals
67% 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: RTS 45.4%, Strategy 40.4%, Base Building 12%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #48 Ground Control II: Operation Exodus
69% matchVery Positive89% of 324 reviews2015
Dev: Massive EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 61%, RTS 39%
- #49 A Game of Thrones - Genesis
70% matchMostly Negative35% of 712 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 61%, RTS 39%
- #50 Rocklings
67% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: NDOgames
Windows
Rocklings is a strategy game where you explore endless caves, strategically mining rocks to build and expand your base. Unlock cosmetic items as you play and unleash your creativity with a built-in level editor.
Why similar: RTS 44%, Strategy 27.7%, Base Building 12%, Top-Down 10.5%, Building 5.2%
- #51 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
68% 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 57%, Strategy 26.2%, Base Building 16%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 American Conquest: Fight Back
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 607 reviews2011
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC World Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 57%, Strategy 42.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #53 Pixel Armada
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dinya Gergely
Windows
Create your own pixel-grid ships, assemble a fleet, and fight tactical 2D space battles across procedural Arcade runs and strategic Campaign conquest, with dynamic damage that destroys vessels tile by tile.
Why similar: RTS 40.6%, Strategy 29.6%, Top-Down 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Space 5.6%
- #54 BC Kings
68% matchMixed64% of 216 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 65%, RTS 35%
- #55 Fractured State
67% 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 53.2%, Strategy 46.8%
- #56 SeizeTheMap
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YuanLi
Windows
A hybrid RTS between RTS and turn-based. Command your units like chess pieces. Features reimagined RTS systems (recruitment, crafting, research) plus RPG-style growth and random quests. Finally, face the unique "Judgment Battle."
Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 29.3%, Base Building 16.3%, Top-Down 6.5%, Building 6.4%