- #1 Just Chess
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pupugames
Windows · Linux
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 40% ★, Logic 16.1%, PvP 12.6%, Board Game 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%
- #2 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
96% matchMixed67% of 3,289 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 44.8%, Strategy 21.4%, Base Building 13.8%, Multiplayer 9%, Military 7.5%
- #3 Hexagoner
95% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Wes W
Windows
Assemble your adorable team of battlers, navigate the unique hexagonal grid, and outsmart opponents in thrilling battles. Command a colorful cast of whimsical game pieces with special abilities. Manage resources wisely, adapt your strategies, and seize victory.
Why similar: Strategy 24.4%, Logic 18.7%, Board Game 13.6%, PvP 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.4%
- #4 Kings of Emperor Bonaparte
94% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Rapid Iterations
Windows
A persistent online wargame set in Napoleonic Europe. Command infantry, cavalry, and artillery to achieve victory.
Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Multiplayer 14.5%, PvP 14.5%, Wargame 13.2%, Strategy 13%
- #5 Tempest Rising
93% 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 53.8%, Strategy 24.3%, Base Building 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.8%, PvP 2.6%
- #6 Conflict 2: Blitz
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YQ Game StudiosPub: HuaMeng Games
Windows
Traditional RTS real-time strategy, from the beginning of high school to now, Conflict 1, Conflict 2 Western Front, Conflict 2 Blitz. In general, a person development, overall simple, please forgive me.
Why similar: RTS 27.8%, Strategy 27.2%, PvP 14%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Wargame 8.9%
- #7 Command & Conquer™ Generals
91% 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 36.8%, Strategy 34.3%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Base Building 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #8 Steel Command
91% 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 35.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Base Building 15.6%, Multiplayer 9.6%, PvP 8.9%
- #9 Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
90% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2020
Dev: ChessBase GmbH
Windows
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
Why similar: Chess 48.6% ★, Strategy 20%, Board Game 12.5%, Tactical 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%
- #10 Battle Match: Samurai Wars
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Recreative Research AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command thousands of individually-simulated samurai in tactical real-time battles. Free sandbox mode. Online multiplayer.
Why similar: RTS 30%, Strategy 17.8%, Wargame 14%, Tactical 13.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%
- #11 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
89% matchVery Positive91% of 9,133 reviews2017
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.3 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 43.2%, Strategy 22.1%, Base Building 17.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Military 4.2%
- #12 JKEnterprises
88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: JKEnterprises
Windows
Take command of a galactic megacorporation and engage your competitors in planetary battles in this spherical RTS.
Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Strategy 31.4%, Multiplayer 14%, PvP 9%, 3D 3.9%
- #13 Army Men RTS
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,388 reviews2017
Dev: Pandemic StudiosPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Army Men RTS brings you back to the days of staging battles with tiny plastic soldiers in your backyard...except these green soldiers carry out your every command!
Why similar: RTS 49%, Strategy 26.1%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Base Building 7%, Military 3.2%
- #14 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 36.3%, Strategy 28.4%, Base Building 16.3%, PvP 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%
- #15 War Selection
86% matchVery Positive85% of 23,033 reviews2019
Dev: Glyph Worlds
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 27.4 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 32.7%, Strategy 20.4%, Base Building 20.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, PvP 7.3%
- #16 迷你王国战争 Mini Kingdom Wars
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: 枫叶FengYe工作室
Windows
This is a medieval strategy war game where you can freely choose your faction, acquire resources, purchase armies from crystals, strengthen yourself, defeat enemy armies, break down enemy walls, and destroy enemy crystals to win the game. You can compete with AI and invite friends to play online.
Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Strategy 26.3%, Wargame 12.5%, Tactical 8.2%, PvP 6.7%
- #17 Chinese Chess - Xiangqi
84% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 42.5% ★, Strategy 14.6%, PvP 11.6%, Logic 11%, Board Game 9.5%
- #18 Flocking Wars
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: eoin tolster
Windows · Linux
Command armies of flocking creatures in this fast-paced RTS. Battle for control of strategic nodes, utilize terrain advantages, and dominate the continent in the single-player campaign.
Why similar: RTS 34.9%, Strategy 26.3%, Wargame 13.2%, PvP 10.6%, Tactical 7.2%
- #19 Chess: Definitive Edition
83% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Aphoenicis
Windows
A new patch just dropped for the ancient game of Chess. The Definitive Edition adds new pieces, chaotic cards, and modernized rules. Reshape the board and bring down the enemy Kings, heirs, and pretenders. Master the first major update in centuries.
Why similar: Chess 45.2% ★, Strategy 19.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 11%, Board Game 7.5%
- #20 Shapes of War
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ethibyte
Windows · Mac · Linux
Face off with or against friends using 3D shapes! Lead your cubes, spheres, and cones to capture flags and unlock powerful upgrades. Dominate the map and seize your opponent's capitol building to claim victory!
Why similar: RTS 30%, Strategy 16.6%, Base Building 15.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%, PvP 9.9%
- #21 Chill Chess
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chris Pawlowski aka presto3000
Windows
Relax, strategize, and master chess in a sleek 3D sci-fi world. Play against friends or other players online, or challenge smart AI.
Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Chess 25.7% ★, Logic 21.1%, PvP 10.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%
- #22 Majesty 2 Collection
82% 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 48.9%, Strategy 37.4%, Base Building 12.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #23 StrateZ
81% 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: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 31%, Base Building 15.6%, Wargame 9.2%, 3D 2.7%
- #24 Link Empire
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 沒工作工作室
Windows
Link Empire is a real-time strategy game based on a hexagonal grid. In this game, you just need to link nodes to command your forces, not control every unit. Focus on your development, unit combination. Choose your attack timing and path carefully. Defeat your enemies on a truly strategic level!
Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Wargame 14.6%, Board Game 12.4%, Base Building 9.8%
- #25 Randomish
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PawanPub: Tonic Innovations
Windows · Mac
Simple Arcade style challenging Multiplayer games
Why similar: Logic 30.8%, Strategy 27.2%, Tactical 17.5%, PvP 14.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%
- #26 Reversi
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Popoko VM Games
Windows · Mac
Reversi - A Board Game of Strategy and Tactics!
Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Chess 20.8% ★, Logic 17.8%, Board Game 15.3%, PvP 10.8%
- #27 The Touhou Empires
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Touhou meets real-time warfare! Explore maps, gather resources, and build your army! Become the conqueror of Gensokyo!
Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Strategy 27.7%, PvP 8.8%, Tactical 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%
- #28 Chessemble
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Giga Glitch
Windows
Customize your board with a host of new pieces. Start with an aggressive forward assault, Or perhaps a defensive fortress designed to weather the storm. Will you outwit, outmanoeuvre, or out-explode your way to victory?
Why similar: Chess 40.3% ★, Strategy 15.2%, PvP 12.6%, Tactical 11.3%, Board Game 8.8%
- #29 Space Chess
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Jacob Bambeck
Windows · Mac
Play Capture-the-King Raumschach, invented in 1907 and made more playable by futuristic visuals! Spread out cells and helpful highlighting maximize the player's ability to visualize the board. The game features public and private lobbies.
Why similar: Strategy 29.6%, Chess 26% ★, Logic 16.7%, Board Game 15.8%, Multiplayer 8%
- #30 Supreme Commander 2
77% matchVery Positive88% of 12,779 reviews2010
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!
Why similar: RTS 43.5%, Strategy 26.5%, Base Building 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Tactical 4%
- #31 MetaChess
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: MetaChess
Windows · Mac
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
Why similar: Chess 45.1% ★, Strategy 13.2%, PvP 12.7%, Board Game 12.1%, Multiplayer 8%
- #32 STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
76% matchVery Positive91% of 4,575 reviews2016
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 49.3%, Strategy 29%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Base Building 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #33 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
73% matchVery Positive93% of 9,943 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood PacificPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 16.8 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 48.5%, Strategy 24.2%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Base Building 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #34 Cute Chess
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: RikkiGames Limited
Windows
Cute Chess is all the fun of regular chess but with cute little characters, scene designs and music to make the game even more fun. Improve your chess skills by practising against computers with a range of different difficulties or take your skills online and compete against friends.
Why similar: Chess 47.5% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Board Game 11%, Logic 10.5%, PvP 6.2%
- #35 Warrior Kings: Battles
74% 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 54%, Strategy 46%
- #36 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
73% 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 58.5%, Strategy 41.5%
- #37 Catgirl Chess
71% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Snazzy Games
Windows
The sequel to Chess we've all been waiting for! Yes, that's right, 3D chess with Catgirls! Play online with a friend today! A highly refined game for the delight of your intellectual capacity.
Why similar: Chess 46.1% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Board Game 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Tactical 6.5%
- #38 BattleMore
73% 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 57.9%, Strategy 42.1%
- #39 Empires:The Rise
72% 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 53.1%, Strategy 46.9%
- #40 Hexachess
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tricky Chaos
Windows
Chess on hexagonal field with local play, online multiplayer & against AI. Based on Gliński's chess variant.
Why similar: Chess 39.1% ★, Logic 12.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★, Board Game 10.3%
- #41 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: RTS 52.8%, Strategy 47.2%
- #42 Rising Kingdoms
70% 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 51.3%, Strategy 48.7%
- #43 Andalia
70% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Joel St.Pub: Sundust
Windows
Andalia is a fantasy real-time strategy game (RTS) with a diverse range of civilisations, resources and environments. Build up your town and lead your forces into war against enemy players. Alternatively you may construct a monument and hold it long enough to reach victory.
Why similar: RTS 36.7%, Base Building 17.3%, Strategy 15.1%, PvP 13.9%, Multiplayer 12.9%
- #44 Z Steel Soldiers
71% 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 52%, Strategy 48%
- #45 9th Company: Roots Of Terror
71% 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 48.1%, Strategy 40.8%, Military 11.2%
- #46 Grid War Online
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NasjakiPub: Nasjaki_Games
Windows
This game combines real-time and turn-based strategy. Each turn is divided into two phases of variable duration. This concept is especially interesting when playing with multiple players. That's why it's so easy to create and join online lobbies.
Why similar: RTS 32.6%, Strategy 16.4%, PvP 13.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Logic 8.4%
- #47 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
67% matchVery Positive85% of 52,705 reviews2020
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 33.2%, Strategy 22.7%, Base Building 18.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Military 8.1%
- #48 Isometric Chess
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Lemon Games
Windows
Isometric Chess is a challenging chess variant that expands the game into the third dimension in a unique way.
Why similar: Strategy 30.9%, Chess 23.6% ★, Board Game 16.7%, PvP 14.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%
- #49 Fracture the Flag
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: One Wheel Studio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fracture the Flag is not the usual hyper click fest of an RTS... Take some time, gather your resources, plan your strategy and then knock the crud out your opponents!
Why similar: Strategy 41%, RTS 40.9%, Multiplayer 18.1%
- #50 Warfare
69% 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 50.6%, RTS 49.4%
- #51 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
67% 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 52.8%, RTS 47.2%
- #52 Hexual Deflection
66% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: reiti.net
Windows
Multiplayer Tower Defense Game - Send out units and defend against enemy units in this Arena RTS with up to 32 players
Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Base Building 13.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Logic 11.2%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★
- #53 MAFIA Chess
68% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: MAFIA Chess
Windows
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Why similar: Chess 49.2% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Logic 11.6%, Board Game 11.5%, Multiplayer 4.9%
- #54 Primordials: Battle of Gods
67% matchMixed45% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: GLOBAL DODO ENTERTAINMENTPub: WIREGAMES
Windows
Primordials: Battle of Gods is a pure 1vs1 strategy game where players rule kingdoms and build armies to war for ever greater power. One Will Rise, Many Will Fall.
Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, RTS 24.8%, PvP 11.8%, Multiplayer 8%
- #55 Rival Commanders
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miz
Windows
A fast-paced casual real-time strategy game where you command stylized armies, deploy powerful units, and outsmart rivals in explosive top-down battles.
Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Strategy 28.3%, Tactical 10.1%, PvP 9.3%, Military 7.3%