Games Like Z

S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.

Why similar: RTS 35.4%, Strategy 27.2%, Classic 26.9% ★, Retro 8%, Comedy 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar humorous tone and fast-paced, real-time tactical combat that feels right at home with Z.

Golden-age RTS classic. Fast-paced action & strategic decision-making, battling evil arch-enemies, zombies, and retro-futuristic technologies. All to a '90s electro-metal soundtrack and FMV live-action cut scenes.

Why similar: RTS 49.1%, Strategy 27.9%, Retro 10.2%, Old School 5.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to 90s RTS games that perfectly captures the gritty, fast-paced spirit of the original Z.

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: Strategy 50.5%, RTS 49.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to Z, offering the same frantic, territory-capturing gameplay with updated visuals.

Go back to the awesome glory days of Real-Time Strategy games. Crush Your Enemies has everything you love of the genre: Planning, choosing different types of units, managing resources, taking enemy territory and outwitting your opponent with the ingenious formations of your men.

Why similar: RTS 47.4%, Strategy 38.4%, Action 7.7%, Comedy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on rapid territory control and aggressive, bite-sized RTS combat with a comedic edge.

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: Classic 39% ★, RTS 36.9%, Strategy 21.7%, Retro 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential classic RTS experience that defined the era of fast-paced, unit-based strategy.

One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

Why similar: Classic 45.5% ★, RTS 25.7%, Strategy 19.6%, Retro 4.9%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-heavy gameplay with RTS mechanics, featuring a sci-fi robot theme similar to Z.

Metal Fatigue is a real-time strategy game taking the genre to new heights - literally. Build and customize your massive Combots to dominate the three battlefield levels simultaneously - from orbit, to the surface, and even underground!

Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, Strategy 29.3%, RTS 26.1%, Robots 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that centers on customizable robots and intense, multi-level real-time combat.

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 39.6%, Classic 33.4% ★, Strategy 23.4%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic, arcade-style RTS experience that mirrors the simple yet addictive gameplay loop of Z.

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 51.1%, Strategy 45.9%, Retro 1.5%, Action 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, accessible RTS that strips away complexity to focus on pure, chaotic combat.

Take command of mighty Vikings, sly Persians or brutish Demons! Destroy your opponent’s base while defending your own in this action-packed side-scrolling RTS!

Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Classic 28.4% ★, RTS 28%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, side-scrolling RTS that emphasizes quick decision-making and unit management.

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: Classic 37.7% ★, RTS 32.2%, Strategy 25.8%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS with unique unit training mechanics that reward strategic planning and movement.

In the late 21st century, the world's civilizations are wiped out by a series of nuclear strikes, seemingly caused by a massive malfunction of the new NASDA (North American Strategic Defense Agency) strategic defense system.

Why similar: Classic 37.2% ★, RTS 31.2%, Strategy 30.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that focuses on unit customization and fast-paced combat in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 35.6%, Classic 27.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features innovative territory-based mechanics that require constant expansion and defensive maneuvering.

Mushroom Wars is a dynamic real-time strategy game, where smart strategy meets furious action in epic PvP and PvE battles.

Why similar: Classic 36.5% ★, RTS 33.2%, Strategy 22.8%, Action 4.4%, Comedy 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, territory-capturing strategy game that mirrors the core loop of Z's flag-based gameplay.

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Classic 42.1% ★, Strategy 31.7%, RTS 26.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that emphasizes tactical combat and unit control rather than base building.

Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, RTS 33.2%, Old School 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tactical positioning and controlling key terrain points on the map.

Loria is a homage to classics from golden era of strategy games, with modern spin on controls and user experience.

Why similar: RTS 34.4%, Strategy 31.1%, Classic 27.9% ★, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic RTS games that captures the retro aesthetic and simple, effective gameplay mechanics.

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 39.4%, Strategy 32.4%, Classic 19.5% ★, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Classic RTS gameplay that set the standard for the genre's fast-paced, unit-focused combat.

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: Classic 44.7% ★, RTS 31.8%, Strategy 22.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%, Action 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic RTS depth while maintaining the fast-paced combat flow that fans of the genre enjoy.

Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?

Why similar: Strategy 79.3%, RTS 11%, Classic 9.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A deep, classic sci-fi RTS that rewards aggressive expansion and tactical unit management.

An American geological expedition, under a UN mandate, assesses the natural resources in a distant part of Siberia, deep in the trackless steppes of Eastern Russia. But instead of oil, they discover a deposit of a hitherto unknown mineral.

Why similar: RTS 61.5%, Strategy 35.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique RTS that emphasizes tactical unit preservation and strategic positioning over mass production.

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: Classic 47.6% ★, RTS 28.8%, Strategy 15.1%, Robots 5.6%, Retro 2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic RTS for fans of large-scale robot warfare and high-intensity combat.

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: Classic 34.8% ★, RTS 34.1%, Strategy 28.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%, Retro 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for classic RTS gameplay, offering a polished experience for fans of the genre.

Those intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the much-loved Worms™ Armageddon. It’s a whole new can of worms! It’s hilarious fun that you can enjoy on your own or with all your friends.

Why similar: Classic 67.6% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Comedy 3.7%, Retro 2.1%, Action 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the same chaotic, humorous, and classic 2D strategy appeal of Z.

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown is an RTS classic by Haemimont Games, originally released in 2000

Why similar: Classic 42.4% ★, Strategy 32%, RTS 25.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that balances base building with fast-paced, unit-heavy combat.

The classic Plants vs. Zombies returns in glorious HD! The original battle between Plants and Zombies is back — bigger, brighter, and crazier than ever before! Experience the game that started it all, now remastered with stunning HD graphics and packed with new secrets and content to uncover.

Why similar: Strategy 42.8%, Retro 24.3%, Comedy 16.8%, Old School 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Reintroducing a classic from the golden era of gaming, the original empire building space RTS, Imperium Galactica 2 is back and looking better than ever with new high-res textures and vivid colors.

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Classic 37.3% ★, RTS 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic RTS combat with deep strategic elements in a sci-fi setting.

Enjoy an unforgettable blast from the past with this classic real-time strategy experience. This all-inclusive bundle includes the original 22 missions from State of War (2000), and 16 additional missions from its sequel, State of War: Warmonger (2003).

Why similar: Classic 36.4% ★, Strategy 27.9%, RTS 24.3%, Old School 5.7%, Action 4.5%

Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.

Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, Classic 48.8% ★

Pick your faction, Monster, strategy, and find out who gets to become King of the Undead!

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, RTS 37.2%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RTS with a humorous tone and a focus on controlling squads of units.

An RTS classic reborn with a twist. Time is of the essence, Commander! Capture the flags, conquer the territories, and eliminate the enemy fort. And finally, nuke them all! This old-school sci-fi Indie real time strategy game, crafted by devoted team, revives the genre's enduring allure.

Why similar: RTS 57.3%, Strategy 26.8%, Robots 15.9%

A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.

Why similar: Retro 55.7%, Action 24.7%, Old School 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 74.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern-themed RTS that focuses on intense combat and tactical unit deployment.

Hogs of War is a turn-based tactical warfare game. Take turns controlling members of your squad of hogs to engage in combat with the opposition based on World War 1. With 3D graphics, vehicles, a career-based single-player mode, and voice-over (narration and for characters) by British comedian Rik Mayall.

Why similar: Classic 56% ★, Strategy 27.5%, Action 6.6%, Comedy 5%, Retro 5%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same retro charm and humorous, military-themed aesthetic found in Z.

Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms™! Up to 4 teams of worms do battle over an ever-changing battlefield with falling weapon crates, crazed exploding sheep and more besides. Winner of many industry awards, find out what all the fuss was about.

Why similar: Classic 62.2% ★, Strategy 28.6%, Retro 6.2%, Action 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Experience a true classic! This Gold edition includes the original Jagged Alliance plus the add-on Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games. Take a trip into retro land and learn why this is considered to be one the best turn-based games of all times.

Why similar: Classic 64.9% ★, Strategy 25.6%, Retro 4.7%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Enjoy 16-bit console gaming with the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol!

Why similar: Classic 67.2% ★, Retro 21.8%, Action 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Imagine taking the perfect online gaming experience and one of the most popular Worms games ever made, adding a touch of Steam achievements, leaderboards, cloud saves, full controller support; a little sprinkle of 1080 / 60FPS, and you have Worms World Party Remastered!

Why similar: Classic 54.4% ★, Strategy 38.3%, Action 7.3%

Build powerful battle robots from components like Chassis, Weapon and Booster. The battle’s starting and you’re right in it – with freely definable camera perspectives, spectacular effects, unlimited zoom and scroll, colored light sources, terrain morphing and 3D sound. Pure action – pure excitement!

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Retro 51.1%, Action 48.9%

A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, RTS 38%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Age of Mythology is back! Choose your god and take to the battlefield in this classic, upgraded with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features.

Why similar: Classic 44% ★, RTS 32%, Strategy 23.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%, Action 0.3%

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Strategy 72.4%, Classic 26.5% ★, Singleplayer 1.1%

Z Rush is an exciting strategic 3D game where your task is to place zombies in such a way that they can destroy all the turrets on the level.

Why similar: RTS 68.2%, Strategy 30%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 52.6%, Strategy 29.8%, Classic 14.7% ★, Action 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 54.1%, Strategy 28.7%, Classic 15.3% ★, Action 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

{{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 61.5%, Strategy 25.1%, Robots 7.4%, Retro 3.8%, Action 1.4%

Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

Why similar: Classic 59.7% ★, Strategy 32%, Comedy 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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 56.2%, Strategy 34%, Robots 8.8%, Singleplayer 1%

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 40.3%, Strategy 22.4%, Robots 16.1%, Old School 8.6%, Retro 8.4%

The worms are back in their most destructive game yet. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever.

Why similar: Strategy 48.4%, Classic 38.7% ★, Action 7.5%, Comedy 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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 65.5%, Strategy 32.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Action 0.8%

Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Strategy 58.1%, Old School 13.5%, Retro 12.4%, Action 11.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders.

Why similar: Strategy 64.6%, Classic 31% ★, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Welcome to Hell, soldier, and mind the radioactive dust. Join one of two groups battling tooth, claw, tentacle, and any other appendage for survival in this post-nuclear real-time strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 41.8%, RTS 27.4%, Classic 25.3% ★, Retro 5.5%

Command & Conquer gets up close and personal in this classic First Person Shooter for one of the most iconic franchises.

Why similar: RTS 48.5%, Strategy 31.5%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.

Why similar: Classic 39.8% ★, RTS 35.6%, Strategy 23.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%, Action 0.4%

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Classic 78.5% ★, Retro 8.2%, Robots 7.1%, Comedy 6.2%

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 38.8%, Classic 31.2% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Action 4.3%, Retro 2.8%

Reunite with Sergeant Cornelius M. Chesterfield and Corporal Blutch in this remastered game that combines turn-based strategy and real-time action. This new version will delight fans of the original game, initially released on the Amiga at the end of the 1980s!

Why similar: RTS 65.4%, Strategy 26%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%