- #1 Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
97% 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 50.5%, Military 17%, Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 11.8%, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #2 Steel Command
96% 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 38.3%, Strategy 14.9%, Base Building 12.7%, Military 11.1%, Action RTS 10.9% ★
- #3 Tempest Rising
96% 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 60.8%, Strategy 17.9%, Base Building 8.1%, Military 3.5%, Isometric 3.1%
- #4 9th Company: Roots Of Terror
95% 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 49.5%, Strategy 27.3%, Military 23.2%
- #5 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
94% 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 48.2%, Strategy 16%, Base Building 14.6%, Military 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #6 One Of Us
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: One Of Us Games
Windows
Very sad to announce that this game has been cancelled due to lack of interest. There will be no further updates. Thank you to the people who did purchase the game.
Why similar: RTS 41.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Base Building 14.6%, Military 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #7 StarSim: BattleZone
92% 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 45.8%, Strategy 18.3%, Base Building 14.8%, Action RTS 8.3% ★, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #8 Meridian: New World
93% 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 60.3%, Strategy 25.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #9 Majesty 2 Collection
91% 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%, Strategy 26.9%, Base Building 10.8%, Fantasy 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #10 Nightside
91% 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 50.3%, Strategy 28.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 9.2%
- #11 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,047 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.
Why similar: RTS 50.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Moddable 9.4% ★, Sci-fi 8.7%, Base Building 8.3%
- #12 Atahion - Tower Defense
89% 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 37.7%, Tower Defense 14.2%, Base Building 13.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #13 Joint Task Force
89% 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: RTS 46.8%, Strategy 29.7%, Military 21.1%, Action 2.4%
- #14 Rival Commanders
88% 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 40.4%, Strategy 19.8%, Military 15.8%, Isometric 11.5%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #15 Supreme Commander 2
87% 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 48.3%, Strategy 19.2%, Base Building 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Military 7.9%
- #16 Intruder Alert: Ixian Operations
86% 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 49.3%, Strategy 30.4%, Indie 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #17 Command & Control 3
86% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: C&C Game Studio
Windows
Assume the role of a special forces commander fighting against a terrorist organization named "Dawn of Freedom".
Why similar: RTS 38.2%, Military 22.6%, Strategy 19.8%, Isometric 12%, Indie 4.2%
- #18 EVERGLORY
85% 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 41.3%, Strategy 18.5%, Base Building 17.1%, Action RTS 6.2% ★, Fantasy 5.4%
- #19 Five Nations
84% matchVery Positive83% of 265 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 35.9%, Moddable 14.2% ★, Action RTS 13.6% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #20 Rusted Warfare - RTS
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,087 reviews2017
Dev: Corroding Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.
Why similar: RTS 50.7%, Moddable 15.9% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Base Building 12.1%, Multiplayer 2.4%
- #21 Army Men RTS
83% 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 58.9%, Strategy 20.4%, Military 7.8%, Base Building 6.4%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #22 Ad Astra: Sci-Fi Tower Defense
82% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Azure Moon Games Ltd.
Windows
Lose yourself in an indie solo-dev. treasure that harkens back to arcade classics! All while thumping along to killer retro-inspired beats by Ovani sound. Embark on an epic tower defense adventure against awe-inspiring machine monstrosities, made by a devoted gamer for devoted gamers.
Why similar: RTS 33.4%, Action RTS 16.8% ★, Base Building 12.5%, Tower Defense 11.5%, Strategy 11.3%
- #23 Supreme Commander
82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,076 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.
Why similar: RTS 55.1%, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Base Building 8.8%, Multiplayer 2.7%
- #24 Drift Wars
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: RTS 41.8%, Strategy 21.3%, Action RTS 18.2% ★, Sci-fi 6.1%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #25 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
80% 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 37.8%, Military 18.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Base Building 16%, Moddable 4.8% ★
- #26 Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enigma Empire Entertainment
Windows
Craft an unstoppable defence using Dwarven Towers and a fearless squad, then take on waves of invading Hobgoblins in this thrilling real-time strategy tower defence game! Strategize, upgrade, and triumph in Hobgoblins Against Dwarfs!
Why similar: RTS 37.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Tower Defense 14.3%, Base Building 11.9%, Action RTS 11.6% ★
- #27 STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
79% 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 57.2%, Strategy 21.9%, Base Building 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #28 Forged Battalion
79% 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 70%, Strategy 21.6%, Indie 5.1%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #29 Infested Planet
78% matchVery Positive94% of 3,014 reviews2014
Dev: Rocket Bear Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.
Why similar: RTS 40.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Tower Defense 15.3%, Sci-fi 8%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #30 Fractured State
77% 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 55.2%, Strategy 33%, Indie 11.8%
- #31 Protolife
77% matchVery Positive86% of 465 reviews2018
Dev: Volcanic Giraffe
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 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 40.1%, Base Building 15.6%, Tower Defense 14%, Strategy 12%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #32 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
76% 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 68.4%, Strategy 31.6%
- #33 War Selection
75% 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 40.2%, Base Building 18.9%, Military 17%, Strategy 16.4%, Multiplayer 4.1%
- #34 BattleMore
76% 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 67.9%, Strategy 32.1%
- #35 Protect Your Humans
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RaphMoite
Windows
Protect Your Humans is an action RPG with RTS elements where you play as a King defending humanity's last stand. Rebuild your kingdom, command your forces, and venture into dungeons to challenge massive raid bosses before their armies overrun your base. Will you save humanity?
Why similar: RTS 42.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Action RTS 17.1% ★, Base Building 10.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #36 Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
74% 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: RTS 55.9%, Strategy 36.9%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #37 Cro Magnon
74% 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 53.8%, Strategy 33.2%, Indie 13%
- #38 Your Dead Majesty
73% 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: RTS 42.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Base Building 17.3%, Isometric 11.2%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #39 Toy Generals
73% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Arjuna Games
Windows
Toy soldiers! Prepare for battle! The house is full of enemies and we must drive them out! Sniper - get in position! Grenadier - your target is the tower. Infantry - attack! Check every nook and cranny, battle the enemy in the attic, in the garden, up in the treehouse. Build up your unique squad and take back the house!
Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Strategy 27.1%, Military 25.6%, Indie 9.7%
- #40 Warrior Kings: Battles
72% 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 64.3%, Strategy 35.7%
- #41 Bionic Attack
72% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2017
Dev: The Selenite Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bionic Attack is a fast paced Real Time Strategy game set in a post apocalyptic world, where two factions are fighting for the planet domination. During the campaign or fight mode, you will play both factions, each one has a special unit with a unique gameplay.
Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Strategy 36.2%, Indie 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.9%
- #42 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: RTS 63.5%, Strategy 36.5%
- #43 Glyphs Of The East
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Divider Interactive
Windows · Linux
Explore the dark, mystical land of Runetide in Glyphs of the East, a single-player real-time strategy game. Unravel ancient glyphs, harness their power, and command forces in a battle against the shadows. Master strategy and magic, as every move shapes your civilization's destiny.
Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Action RTS 15% ★, Military 12.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Base Building 9.3%
- #44 Grey Goo
70% matchMixed68% of 4,315 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 56.2%, Strategy 18.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Base Building 9.9%, Multiplayer 3.2%
- #45 reconquest
71% 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 63.2%, Strategy 36.8%
- #46 Minion Slayer
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: TansanGames
Windows
Prevent the invasion of the minions that stimulate the desire for challenge and prove that you are a slayer physically and mentally.
Why similar: RTS 38.8%, Action RTS 17% ★, Strategy 15.8%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Base Building 7.4%
- #47 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
67% 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 58.8%, Strategy 19.1%, Base Building 10.2%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #48 Forsaking Valhalla
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stemmlar Technologies
Windows
A survival RTS game where you defend your village against relentless waves of Norse mythological creatures. Build defenses, train warriors, and gather resources to survive as long as possible. If your Town Hall falls, it's game over. How long will you last?
Why similar: RTS 34.2%, Action RTS 17.6% ★, Tower Defense 12%, Strategy 11.5%, Base Building 11%
- #49 Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™
67% 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 55.6%, Strategy 32.2%, Isometric 4.4%, Sci-fi 3.7%, Action 2.7%
- #50 Paddle Protectors
67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Paddle Protectors is an mix of tower defense, real-time strategy and city-building. You will fight against crabs. Establish farms and factories to produce ammunition and resources, fortify your land, lead your soldiers and tanks.
Why similar: RTS 29.6%, Military 17.6%, Action RTS 14.9% ★, Tower Defense 11.7%, Strategy 10.3%
- #51 Rise of the Cones: Planetary Defense
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Baris Lab
Windows
Rise of the Cones is a tower defense game where a relentless army of cones is marching toward your base. They will not stop. Build towers, shape them with branching upgrades, and figure out how to hold the line.
Why similar: RTS 34.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Base Building 15.2%, Tower Defense 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #52 Z Steel Soldiers
69% 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 62.5%, Strategy 37.5%
- #53 Endeavor: Rite of Passage
67% matchPositive86% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Endeavor
Windows
Take command of powerful armies with intuitive player controls and classic RTS features and feel. Control powerful super-weapons and elite units through a 21-mission campaign. Continue the fight on 16 skirmish and 8 unique survival maps.
Why similar: RTS 32.1%, Military 15.5%, Action RTS 14.8% ★, Base Building 11.2%, Strategy 10.7%
- #54 Rising Kingdoms
68% 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 61.9%, Strategy 38.1%
- #55 Act of War: High Treason
69% matchVery Positive81% of 527 reviews2008
Dev: Eugen SystemsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed game Act of War: Direct Action picks up where the techno-thriller left off. On the eve of the U.S. Presidential elections, simultaneous terrorist attacks hit both candidates. Clues point to corrupt elements within the U.S.
Why similar: RTS 59.4%, Strategy 19.8%, Military 18.2%, Action 2.7%
- #56 Act of War: Direct Action
68% matchVery Positive91% of 603 reviews2008
Dev: Eugen SystemsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.
Why similar: RTS 63.6%, Military 16.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Top-Down 3.6%, Multiplayer 2.2%
- #57 Red Chaos - The Strict Order
66% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Squarecut Games
Windows · Linux
The last world war didn't end conflict. The Iron Hand tyrannizes people, as the Resistance fights for liberation. In the resulting conflict high tech and brute force face off against guerrillas with unconventional tactics, leading to Red Chaos: A modern take on classic real-time strategy games.
Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Action RTS 19.3% ★, Strategy 10.7%, Base Building 8.5%, Isometric 7.9%