- #1 Auralux: Constellations
97% matchVery Positive81% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: Grove Street Games
Windows
Auralux: Constellations is the awaited sequel to Auralux, the critically acclaimed minimalistic Real Time Strategy game. Explore a dozen new gameplay mechanics through each constellation, one new feature at a time. It's Real-Time Strategy, deconstructed.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 16.5%, Space Sim 16% ★, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, RTS 13%
- #2 Extinction Eclipse
96% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: TuanisApps
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are in command of the human fleet, searching for asteroids to mine, extract resources and build bases and more ships to defeat aliens invaders. This simple and short action RTS has a full and exciting campaign, and a skirmish mode that allows you to play a different mission on every match.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.1% ★, Space 13.1%, RTS 12.2%, Space Sim 12% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #3 Engraven
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Skippydog Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Engraven is a single player sci-fi real time tactics game. Build and customize your regiment of soldiers and fight endless hordes of sorcerers and graven thralls.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.8% ★, Tactical RPG 27.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, RTS 13.8%, Strategy 4.3%
- #4 Space Reign
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.9% ★, Space Sim 22.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 19%, Space 12.9%, RTS 11.3%
- #5 Keep
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parall Peak LTD
Windows
Keep is a WW2-themed strategy shooter where you place flak turrets to defend your fortress, then jump into first-person mode to shoot down enemy planes. Switch between tactical planning and direct combat in a fast-paced blend of strategy and action
Why similar: Action RTS 39.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.9%, RTS 16.7%, Base Building 12.6%, Strategy 4.1%
- #6 Line Of Defense Tactics - Tactical Advantage
94% matchNegative10% of 20 reviews2014
Dev: 3000AD
Windows
A real-time strategy combat game based on the world of the Line Of Defense. Command a team of four Galactic Command marines in highly classified missions in space and on planets.
Why similar: Action RTS 24.6% ★, Tactical RPG 18%, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, RTS 12.3%, Space 11.4%
- #7 SALVO
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rice Golem Productions
Windows
Experience cinematic space warfare in SALVO, an action packed real-time tactical combat simulator. Command your flagship and engage in intense battles in a war-torn solar system. Play a story-driven campaign, or forge your own destiny across the dangerous frontiers.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.2%, Space Sim 12.3% ★, Space 11.9%, RTS 10.2%
- #8 Admirals of Ophiuchus
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mantegral Studio
Windows
Design massive ships, bristling with weapons, on a macro scale. Engage in fleet-vs-fleet battles, featuring many different tactics. Play alone or in Coop combat missions, or form two teams of players (each with own fleet) to fight in an arena.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.3% ★, Space Sim 20.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Space 15.9%, RTS 9.6%
- #9 Grey Galactic
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Alex McGeePub: Blue Quill Studios LLC
Windows
Grey Galactic is a real time strategy game in space where you build up your planets and ships to conquer your enemies. Develop your empire and fleet of spaceships to destroy your enemies and take over the galaxy! Do you have what it takes to become the best Fleet Captain the UFMC has ever seen?
Why similar: Action RTS 32.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, RTS 16.2%, Space 9%, Base Building 7.2%
- #10 Space Mission Overdrive
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ultramarine Afterglow
Windows
Defend your planet against the Space Invaders. Build your defences against lovecraftian spacecrafts. Keep your health up and you might even become an invader yourself! Warning: this game contains flashing images that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.3% ★, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Space 14.4%, Base Building 6.3%
- #11 Bacteria Wars
90% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Patrick McGuinness
Windows
A real-time strategy game in which you fight to secure the victory of your Bacteria over the Cell Defense Force and other enemy Bacteria in a world where your units are your only resource, and where your mobile base will not be enough to keep you alive.
Why similar: Action RTS 31.6% ★, RTS 22.6%, Real Time Tactics 21.7%, Base Building 11.4%, Strategy 7.2%
- #12 Defending Earth
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alex ValdesPub: BROSIMPLE LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
As the Earth faces the greatest asteroid storm in the solar system, players must strategize and use a variety of weapons, tools and other resources to protect the planet. With a countdown to the incoming storm, players must act quickly and make strategic decisions to save Earth from the asteroids.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.5%, Space Sim 17.1% ★, Grand Strategy 16.1% ★, Space 11.5%
- #13 十面冲突 Clash of ten sides
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 爱玩小灰
Windows
《十面冲突》是一款即时策略对战竞技游戏,在游戏中,玩家雇佣武装力量进行对战,有各种各样的兵种等你来雇佣,注意彼此的出兵种类,这样你才能知己知彼,百战百胜。干掉对方的基地,胜利就是你的,你能成功吗?那就来挑战吧!
Why similar: Action RTS 33.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.3%, RTS 17.3%, Grand Strategy 10.1% ★, Base Building 9.4%
- #14 Celestial Conquest
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piebox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast off in this retro-style space shooter! Conquer planets, outwit AI enemies, and survive the dangers of deep space in fast-paced, nostalgic pixel action.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 23%, RTS 20.7%, Space 9.1%, Strategy 8.4%
- #15 Astra Defender
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yokereba
Windows · Linux
Blast through enemies, build defenses, launch fighters, and upgrade your way to victory in this fast-paced space shooter/action RTS hybrid.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.6%, RTS 15%, Base Building 9.1%, Space 6%
- #16 Galaxy Trek
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Peritoma Studios
Windows
Galaxy Trek is a fun, simple and addictive indie game that will test your reflexes, strategy and skill. Each game you play is unique!
Why similar: Action RTS 52.8% ★, Space 19.5%, RTS 17.1%, Strategy 6%, Casual 2.1%
- #17 WarOS
85% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: The7 Studio
Windows
Step into the world of galactic combat in "WarOS", a Chinese sci-fi game! It creates its own structure, integrating the core gameplay of RTS with the details, plot and growth system of RPG, simplifying complex micro-manipulation, and making the game experience both fun and exhilarating.
Why similar: Action RTS 18.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, RTS 14.7%, Space Sim 13.4% ★, Base Building 12.2%
- #18 Descending Empires
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parcyval
Windows
A multiplayer space RTS blending in depth mechanics with fast paced skirmish matches. control and manage an empire together with your team in large-scale online battles
Why similar: Action RTS 23.8% ★, Grand Strategy 17.1% ★, Space Sim 17.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, RTS 12.9%
- #19 Cats Away
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: Nicalis, inc.
Windows
A nautical adventure featuring beautiful pirates, adorable talking cats and nail-biting sea battles, Cats Away brings real-time strategy to the high seas! Give orders to your ever-expanding cat crew and save the world from the reawakening of an ancient evil!
Why similar: Action RTS 31.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.6%, Tactical RPG 22.3%, RTS 18.5%, Strategy 5%
- #20 Squad 22: ZOV
84% matchMixed59% of 647 reviews2025
Dev: SPN StudioPub: Zarobana Entertainment
Windows
Single player tactical action real-time game with active pause to plan orders carefully. Based on real war-time experience of living Russian veterans of war in Ukraine. It's all about modern conflict small infantry groups with some armored vehicle and drone support as well as real events story
Why similar: Action RTS 33.1% ★, Tactical RPG 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 19.9%, RTS 16.3%, Strategy 4.7%
- #21 EASY RTS
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olivette Noa
Windows · Linux
a minimalist rts game where decision-making is at the heart of simple and intuitive gameplay. Compete or cooperate with your friends online to build the best base.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, RTS 16.6%, Base Building 9.8%, Minimalist 5.1%
- #22 ERA ONE
81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,348 reviews2025
Dev: Team Complex LTD
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Action RTS 33.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 21%, RTS 14.9%, Space 13.1%, Base Building 12.2%
- #23 Stellar Insurgency
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tensorial
Windows
Explore a galaxy of 300 systems as you control your fleet in a top-down 3D style, navigating through Star-lanes, Warp gates, and Black holes. Customize and upgrade your fleet, complete missions, trade, hire your crew, wage war and determine the fate of the galaxy in this grand sim saga.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.1% ★, Space Sim 30.1% ★, RTS 12%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #24 Eternal Starlight VR
82% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: White Noise Games
Windows
Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: Action RTS 24.3% ★, Space Sim 17.2% ★, RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Space 13.1%
- #25 Fantasy War Heroes: Chilling Fog
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
In this real-time strategy game, drag to deploy your troops, conquer all houses, and claim victory! Outsmart enemies as they try to destroy your forces. Unlock movable heroes later for even more strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.4% ★, Tactical RPG 24.3%, Real Time Tactics 22.3%, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 8.1%
- #26 Battle For Cosmos
80% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Oscar Makes Games
Windows
Battle For Cosmos is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS set in space. With a focus on the battle it is perfect for those who want a thrilling and engaging strategy game without the unnecessary filler. Take control of your empire, build your defenses, and conquer the cosmos!
Why similar: Action RTS 48.8% ★, RTS 20.9%, Space 14.4%, Strategy 5.9%, Sci-fi 3.3%
- #27 Orion Wars
78% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Sneeden Software
Windows
Fast-paced space RTS with 10-25 minute matches. Command fleets, conquer systems, or research the Singularity. Simple controls, strategic depth, but no 3-hour commitments required.
Why similar: Action RTS 30% ★, RTS 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, Space 15.5%, Tactical 5%
- #28 Guanabara Warriors
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinagre Design
Windows
Lead Brazilian indigenous tribes and European forces in an epic real-time strategy game set during the founding of Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Forge alliances, command armies, and shape the future of Guanabara Bay.
Why similar: Action RTS 36% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.1%, RTS 18.5%, Base Building 14.1%, Resource Management 4.8%
- #29 Chaos Rune : Heroes
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CaulFie1d Games
Windows
Chaos Rune Heroes is a lightweight roguelike game with fast-paced, turn-based + real-time mechanics. You must survive within a limited time and complete specific challenges to advance to the next round. Get ready for this chaotic brawl!
Why similar: Action RTS 34.4% ★, Tactical RPG 27.4%, Real Time Tactics 20.4%, RTS 12.6%, Strategy 4%
- #30 Executive Assault 2
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Space Sim 21.8% ★, Action RTS 18.1% ★, RTS 18%, Base Building 13.2%, Space 11.5%
- #31 STARHOME
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DIGIFOXPub: Games Operators
Windows
Take command of the fleet of starships that is the home to the remnants of your civilization. Manage the limited space of each spacecraft and find the balance between living space, production, defenses, and weapons. Explore the galaxy as you seek refuge and safety from an overwhelming threat.
Why similar: Action RTS 25.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Space Sim 13.2% ★, Space 12.2%, RTS 12.1%
- #32 Space Alliance: Frontier
74% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Black Lime Studio
Windows
Get ready to protect the entire solar system from an unprecedented threat - the D'Ahari, a race of insect-like aliens. Control an entire fleet of spaceships, trade with other races of an Alliance, and develop your own space station.
Why similar: Action RTS 31.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.8%, RTS 16.3%, Space 14.6%, Base Building 5.9%
- #33 Structura
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Binary Station Studio
Windows · Linux
Structura is a rather unique sci-fi real-time strategy set in space. Its a hybrid of rts and fps, with emphasis on combat and survival. Build your economy for war, modify the unit by adding components, explore, expand, and survive the savage waves of enemy attacks.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3% ★, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, RTS 16%, Base Building 12.5%
- #34 Rebellion Corporation
75% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: OO Games
Windows
On planets occupied by robots, mine resources and escape while fending off their attacks! The Ark's survival is entirely in your hands. Many elite crews with abilities will assist you in your mission. The various turret modules are always doing their best to defend your base without your attention.
Why similar: Action RTS 29.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, RTS 15.5%, Space 11.8%, Base Building 7.8%
- #35 Classic Tower Defense 2
72% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Blacksmith Forge
Windows
Classic tower defense rules meet modern systems. Build medieval towers, face adaptive waves, and experiment with upgrades, modifiers, and roguelike progression.
Why similar: Action RTS 38.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.9%, RTS 20%, Strategy 7.6%, Base Building 6.4%
- #36 Evostrike
73% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: MoonArtyre
Windows
A Roguelike tactics game where you fight hordes of aliens. Your Units evolve and learn new skills as the fight goes on. Manage your squad of 5 specialised mercenaries, and fight a never ending war against the infestation.
Why similar: Action RTS 36.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 26.6%, RTS 15.6%, Strategy 5.6%, Minimalist 4.7%
- #37 Timber Wars
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Priyam JainPub: Dualbooted
Windows · Mac
In Timber Wars, protect sacred trees from relentless lumberjacks and machines. Summon and upgrade guardian trees with points earned over time or by defeating enemies. Strategically place and strengthen your guardians to defend the forest for as long as you can in this intense top-down strategy game.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.6% ★, Tactical RPG 19.6%, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, RTS 13.5%
- #38 Gorgeous and Fantastic Battle
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: 星之冰工作室
Windows
The game describes a small war of the three camps. At the beginning, you can choose a human, robot, or alien to start your journey. You can play this game with the overhead view or third person view.
Why similar: Action RTS 30% ★, Tactical RPG 22.8%, Grand Strategy 18% ★, RTS 13.6%, Space 7.7%
- #39 In memory of TITAN
75% matchMostly Negative32% of 38 reviews2018
Dev: Valhalla Universe, Inc.Pub: XR Studio LLC
Windows
IMOT is a Roguelite, Tactical, Turn-Based, Real-time Strategy Action Packed Space Opera. Battle your way across the solar system, customize your fleet to master your enemies and fight for the survival of the human race... There is no quarter, no port to hide, only the cold emptiness of space...
Why similar: Tactical RPG 25.8%, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, Space Sim 19.7% ★, RTS 15.8%, Space 13.4%
- #40 Arinoa: Conquest
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alternate
Windows
Arinoa: Conquest is a real time grand strategy game with a focus on hero units, and combines elements of strategy, resource management, and light RPG mechanics. Gather resources, build your army, and conquer your enemies within the harsh world of Arinoa.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.3% ★, Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, RTS 14.7%, Base Building 9.6%
- #41 Station Commander
74% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Ben Marks Game Studios
Windows
Station Commander is an economy strategy game that has you take control of a futuristic space station. Your goal is to build ships, gather resources, and trade with neighboring planets to upgrade your station and ships. Upgrading your station gives you access to better ships and ship abilities.
Why similar: Action RTS 23.1% ★, Tactical RPG 18.2%, Space Sim 18% ★, Space 10.6%, RTS 10.3%
- #42 Staatio
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Staatio
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced multiplayer territory conquest. Host your own server, invite friends over LAN, and battle for control of procedurally generated maps. Four game modes, alliances, bot opponents, and cross-platform play.
Why similar: Action RTS 36.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 24.8%, RTS 20.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Tactical 4.1%
- #43 The Old War
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Warchest Studios
Windows
The Old War is a co-op dark fantasy strategy game where you train and upgrade a shared persistent army in a hostile world. Every victory makes your army stronger, and every defeat is a devastating blow.
Why similar: Action RTS 35.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.5%, RTS 17%, Base Building 14.5%, Tactical 4.6%
- #44 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
71% matchVery Positive82% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Windows
New Real Time Strategy Game based on medieval times, where you will control powerful factions and empires, with large-scale epic battles, asymmetric civilizations, unit customization system with RPG elements, dynamic AI, 8K support and much more.
Why similar: Action RTS 26.7% ★, Tactical RPG 19.5%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, RTS 14%
- #45 Negative Energy
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ByVal Games
Windows · Linux
Negative Energy is a tower defense game with basic RTS mechanics, where your goal is to defend the construction of a Dyson sphere, while fighting against waves of hundreds of enemies ships.
Why similar: Action RTS 29.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 23.8%, RTS 19.8%, Space 9.2%, Strategy 8.3%
- #46 Smelogs Playground
70% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Nifty Productions
Windows
Smelogs Playground is a Free-to-Play Real-Time Strategy game with charming aesthetics and a simple but effective gameplay mechanism. Take over the playful and rocky Smelogs to compete against each other for fun and honor!
Why similar: Action RTS 39.3% ★, RTS 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Base Building 14.6%, Strategy 5.2%
- #47 TAVU
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Juhani Viitanen
Windows
TAVU is a PvE RTS game with a tactical combat system. Build your bases and defend them against waves of enemy attacks. Upgrade your units and destroy enemy bases to gain new territories and resources.
Why similar: Action RTS 27.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.7%, RTS 17.3%, Base Building 16.2%, Resource Management 5%
- #48 CIVIREVIVAL
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
Windows
In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.1% ★, Space 16.7%, Grand Strategy 15.9% ★, RTS 14.6%, Tactical RPG 9.4%
- #49 WarTable: Democracy is Optional
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Player One
Windows
WarTable is a real-time strategy sandbox where teams of up to nine players take command of a host nation. Build your military, shape your government, forge alliances—or betray them. In WarTable, strategy is everything, and democracy is just one of many options.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.2% ★, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, RTS 16.1%, Strategy 4.6%
- #50 Real-time Shogi
68% match6 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Saikyosan
Windows
Welcome to a world of Shogi freed from the limits of turns. From an infinite number of possibilities, find the shortest path to victory. Your tactical reading and sharp judgment will dominate the board. This is a new challenge for even the most seasoned Shogi fans.
Why similar: Action RTS 46.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 25.9%, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 5.2%, Tactical 3.3%
- #51 Tribes
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Catastrophe Studios
Windows
In a stone-age like war, stuck on a lush, isolated island, its down to you to command your tribe to conquer and colonize the island by any means! Tribes offers skirmish, multiplayer and a full campaign mode for you to experience with friends or alone!!!
Why similar: Action RTS 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 12.3% ★, Base Building 11.8%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%
- #52 Prince Rystiya's Starfleet
68% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Rystiya
Windows
Conquer the entire galaxy or fight quick custom battles in this free space RTS!
Why similar: Action RTS 38% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.4%, RTS 19.8%, Space 8.1%, Strategy 7.7%
- #53 Star Zeal 4x
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akuu Digital Entertainment
Windows
Star Zeal is a space based 4x strategy and rpg hybrid. A mixture between a procedural, open ended RPG and a space civilization builder. Go on an adventure with your character and their faction whilst making friends, enemies and exploring a vast galaxy.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Space Sim 18.4% ★, Tactical RPG 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.3%, RTS 13.9%
- #54 Deep Dark Forest
66% matchPositive86% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.3% ★, Grand Strategy 20% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.2%, RTS 15.1%, Space 9.6%
- #55 ScarQuest
67% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: ManaStorm Studios
Windows · Mac
Raise armies to dominate, seize, and reign over the planet as its ruler.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 31.7%, RTS 26.5%, Space 14.5%, Base Building 12.5%, Strategy 11%
- #56 StarStorm
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tylor DavisPub: Arcade Lab Games
Windows
StarStorm is an RTS AutoBattler which pits players and their personal fleet of starships against mysterious enemies in a fierce tug-of-war.
Why similar: Action RTS 31.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, RTS 15.4%, Base Building 12.9%, Space 11.6%
- #57 Iron Marines Invasion
67% matchMixed69% of 350 reviews2023
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.6%, RTS 17.5%, Space 12.5%, Tactical 5.3%
- #58 Territorial Conquest
65% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Uğur CANPub: Stechkom Software
Windows
Lead your nation in Territorial Conquest through the Middle Ages, WWII, and Modern Era. Expand borders, build armies, trade, sabotage enemies, make political decisions, and conquer the world in immersive real-time strategy.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.7%, RTS 16.3%, Strategy 6.5%