- #1 Loria
97% matchVery Positive84% of 284 reviews2018
Dev: Loria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Loria is a homage to classics from golden era of strategy games, with modern spin on controls and user experience.
Why similar: RTS 48.8%, Strategy 35.3%, Classic 13% ★, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct homage to classic RTS titles, featuring similar fantasy themes and traditional base-building mechanics.
- #2 Rusted Warfare - RTS
96% 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 56.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Base Building 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a pure, fast-paced RTS experience with deep base-building and unit management that feels very close to the classic style.
- #3 War Selection
96% 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 46.3%, Base Building 26.3%, Strategy 25.6%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique historical progression system combined with traditional base-building and large-scale multiplayer battles.
- #4 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
95% matchVery Positive95% of 175,733 reviews2019
Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 86.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
Why similar: RTS 45%, Strategy 28.4%, Base Building 14.9%, Classic 10% ★, 2D 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard of the genre, it provides the definitive historical base-building and strategy experience that inspired games like Wyrmsun.
- #5 Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
94% matchVery Positive91% of 34,382 reviews2020
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Why similar: RTS 45.3%, Strategy 21.3%, Base Building 17.8%, Classic 15.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: This collection preserves the iconic gameplay of the 90s RTS era, focusing on base construction and tactical unit control.
- #6 Circle Empires
93% matchVery Positive90% of 4,100 reviews2018
Dev: LuminousPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Circle Empires is a fresh take on the RTS genre, featuring a fast-paced approach to conquering the world.
Why similar: RTS 51.7%, Strategy 36.7%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-paced, fantasy-themed RTS experience that is easy to pick up but retains satisfying strategic depth.
- #7 Battle Realms: Zen Edition
91% matchVery Positive88% of 4,182 reviews2025
Dev: Ed Del Castillo
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
Why similar: RTS 49.4%, Strategy 31.7%, Classic 18.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that features unique unit training mechanics and a distinct fantasy aesthetic.
- #8 Zero-K
92% matchVery Positive94% of 4,227 reviews2018
Dev: Zero-K Team
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.
Why similar: RTS 61%, Strategy 29.5%, Indie 6.3%, Base Building 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play title offers deep strategic gameplay and a massive variety of units, perfect for fans of classic RTS complexity.
- #9 Godsworn
91% matchVery Positive93% of 800 reviews2024
Dev: Thunderoak Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Godsworn is a classic mythological RTS. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades, where pagan gods and their tribes clash against crusaders and armies of heaven. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!
Why similar: RTS 55.5%, Base Building 25.2%, Building 19.2%
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy RTS focuses on hero units and base-building, capturing the mythological feel found in Wyrmsun.
- #10 8-Bit Armies
89% matchVery Positive82% 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 45%, Strategy 32.4%, Base Building 9.8%, Indie 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a colorful, accessible take on the classic RTS formula with straightforward base-building and combat.
- #11 SunAge: Battle for Elysium
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2014
Dev: vertex4 entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.
Why similar: RTS 42.8%, Base Building 20%, Strategy 19.1%, Building 7.9%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style sci-fi RTS that focuses on resource gathering and base defense against multiple factions.
- #12 Warage
89% matchMixed46% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Yuri EletskikhPub: redsungames
Windows
Warage is a classic RTS that will take you to a magical fantasy world.
Why similar: RTS 54%, Strategy 37.1%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple and direct RTS experience that captures the retro feel of 2D strategy games.
- #13 Cossacks 3
86% matchVery Positive82% of 15,735 reviews2016
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Cossacks 3 is the return of RTS classics. Obtain resources, build cities and research technologies while taking command of great armies, crushing enemies in grand historical warfares on land and sea!
Why similar: RTS 50.5%, Strategy 29.7%, Base Building 19.8%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on massive armies and intricate base-building, reminiscent of the classic era of strategy games.
- #14 Little Kingdom RTS
85% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForeverPub: Andgo Games
Windows
Little Kingdom RTS is an indie real-time strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Gather resources, build settlements, raise walls, and grow your small kingdom. Command an army of knights, archers, and mages to fight off rival kingdoms, orcs, and undead.
Why similar: RTS 42%, Base Building 20.5%, Strategy 18.4%, Building 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art RTS that simplifies the genre into a charming, base-building focused experience.
- #15 Kingdom Wars
87% matchMixed67% of 2,794 reviews2013
Dev: Reverie World Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Kingdom Wars is a free to play 3D MMORTS with real-time siege combat, without the pay to win element so common in the genre. Kingdom Wars offers beautiful 3D online world, where players construct strongholds, direct citizens, complete quests and eventually manage a global empire.
Why similar: RTS 49.4%, Strategy 35.1%, Building 12.2%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play RTS set in a medieval fantasy world that focuses on large-scale sieges and base management.
- #16 Andalia
86% 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 55.1%, Base Building 23.8%, Strategy 20.2%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed RTS that emphasizes multiplayer base-building and strategic unit composition.
- #17 Retro Commander
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 355 reviews2023
Dev: Noble Master LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Why similar: RTS 52.3%, Base Building 24%, Strategy 23.7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a classic post-apocalyptic RTS experience with a focus on base-building and resource management.
- #18 Sunstone War
84% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Blukulélé
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sunstone War is a unique Action game with Tower Defense element where you can carry EVERYTHING! Move towers, toss away enemies, carry obstacles, upgrade skills and journey through lands to protect your village from calamity!
Why similar: RTS 52.9%, Strategy 22.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines tower defense elements with classic RTS mechanics in a pixel-art fantasy world.
- #19 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
83% matchVery Positive95% of 15,511 reviews2014
Dev: SkyBox LabsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!
Why similar: RTS 45.9%, Strategy 26.3%, Classic 21.1% ★, Base Building 4.9%, Building 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines classic RTS mechanics with a grand strategy scope, allowing players to manage history across multiple eras.
- #20 Total Annihilation
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,674 reviews2015
Dev: Cavedog EntertainmentPub: Wargaming.net
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.
Why similar: RTS 49.2%, Classic 26.7% ★, Strategy 20.7%, Base Building 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: The grandfather of modern RTS, it remains a must-play for its focus on economy and large-scale mechanical warfare.
- #21 Ancestors Legacy
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,549 reviews2018
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.
Why similar: RTS 56.9%, Strategy 37.9%, Base Building 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on squad-based tactical combat and base management in a gritty, realistic setting.
- #22 Warlords Battlecry III
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,003 reviews2016
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: Retroism
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 103.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Warlords Battlecry III is the next installment in the award-winning Warlords Battlecry series. Builds upon the famous features of previous Battlecry titles such as the outstanding AI, innovative gameplay and hero system that has made this brand renowned throughout the RTS genre.
Why similar: Dwarf 35.1% ★, RTS 30.3%, Strategy 21.9%, Classic 12.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: This classic fantasy RTS features deep RPG elements and hero progression that align well with the themes of Wyrmsun.
- #23 最后的巫后:众王纷争的年代 Witch Queen
80% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: 安格法
Windows
Individual independent development Witch Queen is a lightweight storyline oriented rts game that is based the dark ages of the fantasy world of Isefaia. In here, Build countries, explore the continent, witness the endings of the Wizards, and learn the truth behind the story.
Why similar: RTS 42.7%, Base Building 17.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Building 14.2%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RTS that focuses on building and resource management within a dark fantasy setting.
- #24 Real Warfare 1242
82% matchMixed55% of 92 reviews2011
Dev: Unicorn Games StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.
Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, RTS 42.4%
Why You'll Like It: A historical strategy game that focuses on realistic medieval combat and tactical unit positioning.
- #25 The Unexpected Quest
79% matchVery Positive80% of 201 reviews2020
Dev: Rionix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.
Why similar: RTS 44.1%, Base Building 23.4%, Building 17.1%, Strategy 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed strategy game that blends base-building with exploration and light RTS combat.
- #26 My Lands: Black Gem Hunting
78% matchVery Positive83% of 3,310 reviews2014
Dev: Gravvit LtdPub: ELYLAND INVESTMENT COMPANY Ltd
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
My Lands is a free online RTS where dark and light forces fight for Black Gem and dominion in a vast fantasy world. Cooperation between players, joint economy development, creation of clans and alliances and elaboration of a team strategy serve as the very foundation of the game.
Why similar: RTS 47.9%, Strategy 45.7%, Adventure 3.4%, Indie 3%
- #27 Battle for Wesnoth
77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,785 reviews2018
Dev: The Battle for Wesnoth ProjectPub: Wesnoth Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.
Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, Dwarf 22.4% ★, Indie 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 5.4%
- #28 Lords of Solgrund
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Sillylas
Windows
Lords of Solgrund combines elements of real time strategy, city building and other unique additions. The game features detailed animations, complex gameplay systems inspired by the early middle ages and elements of fantasy.
Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Base Building 19.2%, Building 16.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #29 Dwarfs - F2P
78% matchVery Positive86% of 1,692 reviews2012
Dev: Power of 2Pub: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Dwarfs!? is an addictive, fast paced arcade-like experience, with plenty of difficulty levels and game modes, in the tradition of great games such as “Lemmings” and “Dwarf Fortress”.
Why similar: Dwarf 54.2% ★, Strategy 27%, RTS 9.6%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 2.3%
- #30 Way of Gold and Steel
79% 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 48.2%, RTS 36.4%, Indie 15.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie strategy game that incorporates RTS elements with a unique pixel-art aesthetic.
- #31 Kingdom: Classic
75% matchVery Positive91% of 22,529 reviews2015
Dev: NoioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Why similar: Strategy 32%, Base Building 24.2%, Building 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 7.2%
- #32 Pox Nora
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 881 reviews2014
Dev: Desert Owl Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 86.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Delve into classic turn-based strategy gaming with elements of table top miniatures, fantasy RPG and TCG style gameplay all wrapped into one.
Why similar: Strategy 42.7%, Dwarf 24.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, 2D 11.9%, Indie 3.3%
- #33 Mindustry
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,660 reviews2019
Dev: AnukenDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Base Building 31.2%, RTS 24.2%, Strategy 22.4%, Building 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #34 Myths and Legends
74% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Artificial Worlds
Windows · Linux
"Myths and Legends" is our next-gen semi-idle, trading real time strategy, that takes the player 2500 years back in time, but with a sense of humor. The game combines elements of exploration, combat, trade and diplomacy on procedurally generated islands.
Why similar: Strategy 57.7%, Building 42.3%
- #35 Forgotten Myths CCG
76% matchMixed53% of 86 reviews2016
Dev: Anchora Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Forgotten Myths is a free to play online collectible card game that incorporates deck building, card collection and strategic gameplay in a fantastic historical background incorporating several civilizations, myths and legends in the same universe!
Why similar: Strategy 78%, Indie 22%
- #36 Therian Saga
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 566 reviews2017
Dev: Virtys
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Therian Saga is a MMORPG that tries to stand out of the crowd by offering a compelling storytelling surrounded by a massive mathematical set of rules that define the world your hero will evolve in. It could be said that it borrows elements from old-time MUD games, strategy games and even tabletops RPG.
Why similar: RTS 40.6%, Strategy 37.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #37 War Wind
73% matchVery Positive80% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
War Wind is a real-time strategy game that allows you to view an epic battle through the eyes of four unique races, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game features 28 ready-to-play scenarios and a story of such compelling depth you won't believe it's just a game.
Why similar: RTS 53%, Base Building 20.4%, Strategy 18.2%, Building 8.4%
- #38 The Pyraplex
72% matchVery Positive98% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A pyramid-building adventure of historic proportions!
Why similar: Strategy 35%, Building 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 8.8%
- #39 War of Dots
68% matchVery Positive82% of 4,056 reviews2026
Dev: TeaAndPython
Windows
Easy to learn, hard to master. A simple & free RTS game.
Why similar: RTS 53%, Strategy 39.2%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 3.2%
- #40 We Are The Dwarves
73% matchMixed70% of 1,605 reviews2016
Dev: Whale Rock Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves
Why similar: Dwarf 55% ★, RTS 31.4%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 5.8%
- #41 Winter
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 437 reviews2022
Dev: Frostfall Realms Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Winter is a 2D pixel-art strategy game inspired by Slavic mythology. Build an army, protect your forest settlement from mythical creatures, and bring eternal spring to your land. Explore, recruit fighters, and strategize to overcome the challenges of winter.
Why similar: Strategy 33.5%, Building 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 10.1%
- #42 Craft The World
70% matchVery Positive88% of 16,818 reviews2014
Dev: Dekovir EntertainmentPub: Dekovir Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need.
Why similar: Dwarf 55.1% ★, Building 21.9%, Strategy 14.7%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #43 Empires Apart
71% matchMixed68% of 2,472 reviews2018
Dev: DESTINYbitPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
An exciting free-to-play Real Time Strategy game set in medieval times. Uniquely designed factions, customization options, singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay. Gather resources, raise an army and lead your civilization to victory in a classic RTS, brought to the modern age.
Why similar: RTS 63.4%, Strategy 33.1%, Base Building 3.5%
- #44 Emporea: Realms of War and Magic
72% matchMixed68% of 534 reviews2016
Dev: Pixel Federation
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 103.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Emporea is an oldschool fantasy strategy game, where cooperation with other players is necessary to achieve victory. Only the best alliance can win! Multiple realms available, with new ones starting every two weeks.
Why similar: Strategy 61.6%, Dwarf 27.1% ★, Indie 11.3%
- #45 Legends of Ellaria
71% matchMixed57% of 827 reviews2021
Dev: Larkon Studio
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.
Why similar: Strategy 37.6%, RTS 21.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 10.9%, Base Building 8.2%
- #46 Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 304 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Build an army and lead your heroes into battle in an epic fantasy strategy game. Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game that will put you right in the middle of war between Humans, Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarves and the undead.
Why similar: Strategy 77.5%, Indie 22.5%
- #47 Runestone Keeper
69% matchVery Positive84% of 2,460 reviews2015
Dev: BlackfirePub: Cimugames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Runestone Keeper is a roguelike dungeon crawler that blends classic RPG elements and turn based strategy. Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 80.8%, Indie 19.2%
- #48 Risen Kingdom
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 442 reviews2020
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Risen Kingdom is a real-time strategy game. Build and fortify your settlements to survive and push back armies of the undead.
Why similar: RTS 36.6%, Strategy 32.4%, Base Building 17.6%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #49 The Mims Beginning
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 289 reviews2016
Dev: Squatting PenguinsPub: The End of the Sun Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Experience a mystical journey with the Mims in this strategic god-like adventure—build, grow, protect, and wield divine powers. Now it's completely free! Also check out our other story-rich fantasy game, The End of the Sun, where you become a tracker of mythical beings and unravel mysteries.
Why similar: RTS 65.1%, Strategy 24.5%, Building 10.4%
- #50 Phoenix Hope
69% matchMixed61% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Honorable Pixel
Windows
Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night.
Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Strategy 20.5%, Base Building 19.1%, Building 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #51 Warstone TD
67% matchVery Positive83% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Battlecruiser Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Warstone is a Tower Defense game, with RPG, Strategy, and even city building elements. Detailed Hi-res graphics and beautiful illustrations combine with a deep storyline to draw you into the world.
Why similar: Strategy 51%, RTS 35.4%, Indie 13.6%
- #52 Northgard: Definitive Edition
65% matchVery Positive85% of 68,002 reviews2018
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!
Why similar: RTS 51.4%, Strategy 23.4%, Base Building 14.6%, Building 10.6%
- #53 Sunbreak War
64% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Candlelight Studio
Windows
A light Rogue strategy game centered on building and defense. Build your territory, recruit soldiers to fend off enemies. 9 maps, 6 weapons (30 talents), 40 monsters, 30 units/buildings. Plan your pace, control soldiers, choose abilities—enjoy command and strategy.
Why similar: Base Building 37.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Building 30.8%
- #54 Microcosmum 2
66% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, RTS 30.2%, Adventure 13%, Building 11.5%, Indie 10.5%
- #55 Crustacean Nations
65% matchVery Positive93% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: RTS 42.9%, Base Building 24.7%, Strategy 24.1%, Building 8.2%
- #56 Syrian Warfare
66% matchVery Positive87% of 5,412 reviews2017
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.
Why similar: RTS 71.7%, Strategy 24.3%, Indie 4%
- #57 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
62% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,196 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: RTS 58.4%, Strategy 28.9%, Adventure 12.7%