- #1 Fleetbreakers
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Last KeepPub: Level Up Gaming
Windows
From the minds behind Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, and Halo Wars comes a new generation of RTS. Forge powerful alliances and build an unstoppable fleet as you battle across the galaxy to drive back the insidious Voltari.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.7% ★, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #2 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 419 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.
Why similar: RTS 36.3%, Action RTS 31.8% ★, Strategy 26.8%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 1%
- #3 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: Westwood StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
Why similar: Action RTS 35.1% ★, Strategy 30.3%, RTS 29.9%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #4 EXITOR
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Lvl26Devs
Windows
A difficult, fast-paced action, real-time strategy game in which you embark on an exciting journey, fighting against a wide variety of dangerous enemies whilst levelling up your different characters.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.3% ★, RTS 28.9%, Strategy 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%, Action 3.7%
- #5 General Chaos - MAJOR SNAFU
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Game Refuge Inc.
Windows
"Currently, GENERAL CHAOS - MAJOR SNAFU is considerably more than halfway to the finish line! This time around, its a sprite-based, multiplayer PC Game that uses an Xbox-style Game Controller &/or Keyboard & Mouse .
Why similar: Action RTS 32.8% ★, RTS 27.5%, Strategy 23.2%, PvP 3.7%, Combat 3.2%
- #6 Blackwood Division
93% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: GlassTower
Windows · Linux
Fight supernatural creatures with your forces in this fast paced Roguelike RTS game!
Why similar: RTS 33.2%, Strategy 17%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 12.9%, PvE 6.6%
- #7 Abyssal Dominion
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Doggy Stylez Gaming
Windows
Command gore-soaked demon armies in brutal pixel-art RTS battles! Conquer worlds match-by-match, unlock blueprints to create and evolve your unstoppable faction, and dictate victory by choosing your servants' twisted buildings
Why similar: Action RTS 31.9% ★, RTS 28.1%, Strategy 19.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #8 Battle For Cosmos
91% 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 43.5% ★, RTS 29.7%, Strategy 15.7%, PvE 3.6%, 2D 3.3%
- #9 Immortal Magus
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: AcroGames
Windows
Immortal Magus is a throwback to old 'artillery' games such as Scorched Earth or Pocket Tanks, but in a fantasy setting. In a simple mixture of turn-based and real-time strategy, defeat your enemy by hurling spells and summoning Units in destructible environments.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.9% ★, RTS 31.4%, Strategy 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, PvP 3.2%
- #10 Taste of Power: Medieval
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneOcean
Windows
Master the art of war in brutal action-RTS across an alternate medieval world. Lead Europe, China or the Timurids to supremacy through strategic brilliance and lightning-fast tactics. Expand your realm, advance powerful technologies and lead massive armies. DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS OF THE MEDIEVAL WARS
Why similar: RTS 37.8%, Action RTS 35.4% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Combat 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #11 Drift Wars
89% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Action RTS 38.1% ★, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 25.4%, PvP 3.4%, Indie 0.9%
- #12 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
89% matchVery Positive86% of 270 reviews2022
Dev: Bloom TechnologyPub: IncrediSoft
Windows
- World first to achieve a successful serverless online gaming feature by utilizing Locus Chain Blockchain technology - RPG game mode with multi-play capability - Unique RTS/RPG Hybrid
Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Action RTS 31.6% ★, Strategy 25.2%, PvP 3.9%, Action 3.6%
- #13 Annexation
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hotkey Clicker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Annexation is a fast-paced real-time strategy game with old-school roots. Build bases, train armies, and outmaneuver your enemy to claim victory. Start by playing the campaign and then challenge yourself in Arcade Missions, which bring the intensity of multiplayer RTS into a single-player setting.
Why similar: Action RTS 41.2% ★, RTS 26.7%, Strategy 16.6%, PvE 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #14 Warage
88% matchMixed46% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Yuri EletskikhPub: redsungames
Windows
Warage is a classic RTS that will take you to a magical fantasy world.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.5%, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 24.9%, PvP 4%, 2D 3.1%
- #15 Cheeselords
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paweł Murias
Windows
An RTS where you fight, build, and recruit on faraway planets. Decadent aristocrats will pay a fortune for the delicious cheese from the most alien of worlds. Armed with modern controls and your trusty army, bring home the cheddar 🧀
Why similar: Action RTS 42.8% ★, RTS 27.2%, Strategy 18.3%, PvP 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #16 Retaliation Path of Kingdoms
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MNZ SoftwarePub: Xteam Software Solutions srl
Windows
Path of Kingdoms is a strategy game where the player must defeat all the factions of the kingdom to reach the goal, each faction has a story that evolves as it conquers territories.
Why similar: Action RTS 36% ★, RTS 32.9%, Strategy 25.7%, Combat 4.1%, Indie 0.9%
- #17 Abyss Defence
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: PJYB
Windows · Mac
As darkness falls, monstrous Abyss creatures emerge. Command your units, gather resources from plants, and survive each night. Defend the Crystal from increasingly powerful enemies in this pixel art RTS defense game.
Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Action RTS 25% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Roguelike 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%
- #18 Gangs Of Asia
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: MoonpunchPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience a thrilling fusion of skill-based 1v1 Kung Fu combat and real-time strategy. Command a diverse army—from mighty Sumos and agile Ninjas to legendary Kung Fu Masters—seize territory, manage resources, and unleash special attacks to crush your opponents and claim victory!
Why similar: Action RTS 30% ★, RTS 22.3%, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Strategy 10.3%, PvP 4.8%
- #19 Galaxy Trek
84% 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 50.1% ★, RTS 26%, Strategy 17.2%, Action 2.7%, 2D 2.1%
- #20 Defence of Nythrial
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Bytes Entertainment
Windows
Defence of Nythrial is a 2D, Top down, Tower Defence / Real Time Strategy Game.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.8% ★, RTS 31.4%, Strategy 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, 2D 3%
- #21 Rush The Towers
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Ian Jowe
Windows
Will you break through enemy defenses, or watch your forces fall before the towers?
Why similar: Action RTS 38% ★, RTS 31.9%, Strategy 25.8%, Combat 3.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #22 Slimedrop Laboratory
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laxias Games
Windows
It's war under your microscope. Bacteria will devour your Slime cells if you don’t intervene. Grow your cell sample, position your units to stay out of reach, enhance their power, and watch them unleash unique abilities to survive in this arcade chill strategy game.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.3% ★, RTS 30.2%, Strategy 22.1%, Roguelite 8.8%, Action 2.6%
- #23 ROAD OF HEROS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: S.W.A.T
Windows
The hero has a long road, occupy the Humvee position, and evacuate in the Bird helicopter (this game is a trial game),The total game content is about 34 seconds.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.1%, Action RTS 28% ★, RTS 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, 2D 2.4%
- #24 Eufloria Classic
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Omni SystemsPub: Omni Systems Publishing
Windows
Before Eufloria HD (2014), there was Eufloria (2009). The long-unlisted indie classic is available once again for the 15 year anniversary. Updated to run on modern systems, with new content, features, and expanded moddability! Old school intergalactic floral warfare is BACK! (Warts and all!)
Why similar: Action RTS 35.7% ★, RTS 30.7%, Strategy 23.8%, Procedural Generation 4.2%, 2D 2.8%
- #25 ABYSSEY
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: ikwing
Windows
ABYSSEY is a strategy log-like game with Pixel Horizontal Scroll View!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 42.8%, Strategy 26.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Action 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #26 Steel Command
80% 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 36.9%, Action RTS 28.7% ★, Strategy 22.1%, PvP 4.2%, PvE 3.9%
- #27 Inu : Loas'Fate
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucid Factory
Windows
Embark on an adventure with "Inu: Loas'Fate," a reverse tower defense strategy game. Be Inu, Loa of transformation. Mix your creatures in a cauldron and unleash powerful spells to conquer the trials of Vilokan!
Why similar: Action RTS 30.8% ★, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 12.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #28 Chess Knightmare
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: RanDev Software
Windows
In this non-turn-based chess variant, play as a lone knight: Outsmart and outmaneuver whole armies of pieces one bold move at a time.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.5%, Action RTS 27.6% ★, Strategy 24.1%, PvE 2.5%, 2D 2.2%
- #29 Celestial Conquest
77% 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 34.1% ★, RTS 33.8%, Strategy 25.9%, Combat 3.3%, 2D 2.6%
- #30 Critterking
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SpiralKing
Windows
A roguelike where you build the colony you defend. Select and place cards to construct an army and a colony that supports them to beat back the ever-threating invaders!
Why similar: RTS 28.8%, Action RTS 23.8% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #31 Lunio
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toca
Windows
Guide a fragile balloon through a lethal test facility in this high-stakes physics puzzler. Navigate treacherous traps, dismantle robotic security, and uncover the dark secrets behind the experiments before time runs out. One pop and it’s over.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.7%, Strategy 32.3%, PvP 6.9%, Action 5.3%, 2D 4.3%
- #32 Staatio
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Inogame Studio
Windows · Linux
Real-time multiplayer territory conquest. Battle for control of procedurally generated maps with up to 50 players. Four game modes, alliances, bot opponents, and cross-platform play. Host your own server or play on official servers.
Why similar: Action RTS 33.9% ★, RTS 30.9%, Strategy 22.9%, PvP 3.4%, PvE 3.1%
- #33 The Valiant
74% matchMixed66% of 332 reviews2022
Dev: KITE GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Why similar: RTS 36.3%, Action RTS 32.9% ★, Strategy 20.3%, PvE 3.8%, PvP 3.3%
- #34 Bacteria Wars
75% 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: RTS 37.5%, Action RTS 32.7% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Combat 2.9%, 2D 2.2%
- #35 Combo Master
72% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: JunSsangGaming
Windows
Test your fighting game skills in Combo Master! Complete the ultimate combo, the flower of fighting games! Use all skills with rules exclusive to Combo Master to earn the title of Master!
Why similar: 2D Fighter 49.9%, Strategy 30.5%, Action 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 5%, PvE 4.9%
- #36 Arise Dark Lord
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
You are The Dark Lord! Raise an evil army, and crush the race of men. An action-strategy hybrid RTS, blending tower defence, base building and direct control of your Dark Lord avatar, currently in early development.
Why similar: Action RTS 41.2% ★, RTS 27.3%, Strategy 17.1%, Procedural Generation 6.3%, 2D 2.9%
- #37 Minion Slayer
74% 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: Action RTS 38% ★, RTS 31.7%, Strategy 19.8%, Cute 3.9%, Combat 2.9%
- #38 Skeleton Scramble Deluxe
73% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Chris Turd Boomerang Armstrong
Windows
Skeleton Scramble Deluxe is a fast-paced, head-to-head real-time strategy game. Play as a necromancer, summon an army of relentless skeleton warriors, and frantically build a gauntlet of turrets to hold off your opponent's forces.
Why similar: Action RTS 40.5% ★, RTS 28.4%, Strategy 14.8%, PvP 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #39 OBA DOBA
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brian Calland
Windows
OBA DOBA is a Roguelike RTS/Tower Defense that is fast, funny, and frantic. Defend your base with towers and fighters while managing your resources and upgrades. Build up your arsenal of structures, abilities, and passives to defeat the evils that await. Build, rebuild, and survive! (hopefully)
Why similar: Action RTS 28.3% ★, RTS 27.4%, Strategy 12.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #40 Way of Gold and Steel
75% matchMixed61% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, RTS 30%, Roguelike 20.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #41 That's my village!
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mateusz Binięda
Windows
A pixel-art builder fantasy where your little settlement must survive! Build, expand, gather! Assign tasks to your villagers, manage resources, and prove that neither monster invasions nor random disasters scare you. This is your village, and everything depends on you!
Why similar: RTS 32.7%, Strategy 18.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #42 Stump
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TropoPub: Tropo Games
Windows
Sticks in hand, you journey through the labyrinth. Stump is a moving, chaotic, and mystical tower-defense experience.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 43.3%, RTS 23.1%, Strategy 6.3%, PvE 6.2%, Combat 5.2%
- #43 Terra Division
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ushanka Games
Windows
Combine FPS skill and RTS strategy in one game. From the strategic overview of a commander to the focused fire of a frontline soldier, every perspective serves the same purpose: absolute victory. Experience a war where every life has value and every order carries the weight of consequence.
Why similar: RTS 41.7%, Action RTS 28.4% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Combat 3.4%, Action 2.9%
- #44 Stickman World Battle
71% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Sergey MezhakovPub: Sergey Mezhakov
Windows
Stickman World Battle - new exciting and thrilling real-time strategy with famous stickman heroes!
Why similar: RTS 29.7%, Action RTS 29.6% ★, Strategy 25.3%, Cute 4%, Action 3.5%
- #45 In Game Leader
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: saveja1s
Windows
Become your teams In-Game Leader and lead your team of 5 agents to victory.
Why similar: Action RTS 37% ★, RTS 30.9%, Strategy 22.3%, Action 2.7%, Combat 2.4%
- #46 Warrior Kings: Battles
70% 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 54%, Strategy 46%
- #47 They're Gonna Get In
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: iCon Studio TX
Windows
"They're Gonna Get In" is an RTS/Roguelite where you play as an advisor to the ruler of a failing kingdom. Your enemy mirrors you. A wall will fall. The only question is whose breaks first.
Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Action RTS 26.2% ★, Strategy 21%, Roguelite 8%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #48 Celtic Kings: Rage of War
68% 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 58.5%, Strategy 41.5%
- #49 BattleMore
69% 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%
- #50 Songs of the Chalice
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vodasoft_tm
Windows
Song of the Chalice is a simple 3D realtime strategy for a single player with tower defense mechanics, inspired by the events of the Hussite era (1419-1420).
Why similar: Action RTS 39.4% ★, RTS 33.6%, Strategy 24.5%, Action 1%, Indie 0.8%
- #51 Tempest Rising
64% 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 61.8%, Strategy 27.9%, Action RTS 8% ★, PvP 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #52 Evostrike
67% 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 36.1% ★, RTS 24.4%, Strategy 16.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, PvE 5.6%
- #53 Empires:The Rise
69% 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%
- #54 Rising Kingdoms
67% 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 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #55 Drevepsina
66% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: yiotro
Windows
Combat focused minimalist RTS
Why similar: RTS 35.5%, Action RTS 31.2% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Combat 3%
- #56 reconquest
69% 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%
- #57 Rogue Warlords
67% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: RedZyrro
Windows · Linux
Combine RTS combat with roguelike elements to create highly replayable and strategic action. Summon troops and purchase stacking upgrades to create a massive army of incredibly powerful troops. How massive of an army can you create?
Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Strategy 17.1%, Action RTS 17% ★, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 13%