- #1 Sins of a Solar Empire II
97% matchVery Positive84% of 8,614 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Base Building 13.6%, PvP 11.6%, PvE 11.6%, Isometric 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines grand-scale space strategy with real-time tactical combat and deep economic management.
- #2 Tempest Rising
96% matchVery Positive87% of 11,874 reviews2025
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.7 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 49.3%, Base Building 12.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Action RTS 7.4% ★, Isometric 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic feel of 90s sci-fi RTS games with modern mechanics and base-building.
- #3 Stormgate
96% matchMixed47% of 9,240 reviews2025
Dev: Frost Giant Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!
Why similar: RTS 36.6%, Base Building 28.3%, PvP 15.2%, PvE 10.2%, Strategy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that emphasizes hero units and fast-paced combat within a compelling sci-fi and fantasy setting.
- #4 Iron Harvest
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,957 reviews2020
Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
Why similar: RTS 42.1%, Base Building 24.8%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Strategy 10.2%, PvP 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical RTS gameplay with hero units and base-building in a unique alternate-history setting.
- #5 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive91% of 9,507 reviews2017
Dev: Ensemble StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.
Why similar: RTS 45.5%, Base Building 26.9%, Military 13.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Story Rich 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RTS that focuses on hero-led armies and streamlined base management.
- #6 Executive Assault 2
92% matchVery Positive83% of 1,764 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.2 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: RTS 28.8%, Action RTS 21.2% ★, Base Building 18.2%, Robots 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to build your base from an RTS perspective while jumping into units for direct action.
- #7 Grey Goo
93% matchMixed68% of 4,331 reviews2015
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Six Foot
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.
Why similar: RTS 52%, Base Building 17.9%, Robots 15.6%, Strategy 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi RTS that focuses on distinct faction mechanics and tactical positioning.
- #8 Eximius: Seize the Frontline
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 740 reviews2021
Dev: Ammobox Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
EXIMIUS is a FPS/RTS hybrid that focuses on squad-based combat. The game features an intense 5v5 multiplayer experience with each team comprising of 4 Squad Officers and one Commander.
Why similar: RTS 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Military 15.3%, Isometric 15.2%, Base Building 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that allows one player to command the RTS layer while others fight as soldiers on the ground.
- #9 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
91% matchVery Positive84% of 14,686 reviews2015
Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!
Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, Robots 14%, Base Building 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive, system-wide RTS warfare with a focus on scale and destructive tactical options.
- #10 Dune: Spice Wars
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,540 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, RTS 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, Economy 12.9%, Base Building 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends 4X strategy with real-time tactical combat and hero-like faction leaders.
- #11 WARSHIFT
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 699 reviews2016
Dev: Cyril Megem
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.
Why similar: RTS 64.3%, Strategy 21%, RPG 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hybrid game that seamlessly transitions between RTS base management and action-RPG hero combat.
- #12 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,979 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.
Why similar: RTS 19%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Base Building 14.1%, Military 12.9%, Isometric 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive-scale sci-fi warfare with complex unit management and strategic depth.
- #13 Stellar Warfare
88% matchVery Positive83% of 429 reviews2021
Dev: Tense Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Why similar: RTS 27.5%, Real Time Tactics 24.3%, Wargame 22.9%, Base Building 18.2%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-based RTS that allows for deep customization of ships and fleet tactics.
- #14 Rogue Command
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,029 reviews2026
Dev: feneq
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.4% ★, RTS 23.2%, Military 19.3%, Base Building 16.9%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates roguelite progression into a traditional RTS framework for highly replayable tactical sessions.
- #15 Alien Marauder
87% matchMixed62% of 341 reviews2021
Dev: Vexan Studio
Windows
“Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!
Why similar: RTS 17.3%, Wargame 16.6%, Military 15%, Base Building 12.8%, Robots 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines sci-fi base-building with survival-focused RTS combat against overwhelming odds.
- #16 Homeworld 3
86% matchMixed41% of 8,729 reviews2024
Dev: Blackbird InteractivePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
Why similar: RTS 53.2%, Isometric 21.2%, Strategy 13.2%, Story Rich 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep tactical 3D space combat with a heavy emphasis on unit positioning and fleet management.
- #17 Cepheus Protocol
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,742 reviews2020
Dev: Halcyon Winds
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cepheus Protocol is an Open World RTS Military Survival Game. Play as the CERC hunting Patient 0, maintain Quarantine camps, fight dangerous mutations & Rogue Civilian Combatants . There’s nobody else coming, it’s up to you now.
Why similar: RTS 38.1%, Survival 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Military 11.6%, Base Building 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused RTS where you command units to contain a global infection in real-time.
- #18 3 Days War
84% matchVery Positive84% of 721 reviews2023
Dev: 荆棘鸟工作室
Windows
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.4% ★, RTS 13.5%, Wargame 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, City Builder 12%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern tactical RTS experience with a focus on grand-strategy elements.
- #19 Space Reign
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 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 37% ★, Real Time Tactics 31.4%, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical space combat with a strong emphasis on ship-to-ship maneuvering and action.
- #20 Operation: Polygon Storm
82% matchMixed70% of 292 reviews2024
Dev: Toxic Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!
Why similar: Action RTS 27.9% ★, Wargame 19.6%, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Military 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RTS that incorporates auto-battler elements for a unique tactical experience.
- #21 Forged Battalion
84% matchMixed58% of 1,113 reviews2018
Dev: Petroglyph
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.
Why similar: RTS 79%, Strategy 21%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for extensive unit customization, letting you tailor your army to your specific tactical needs.
- #22 Infinity: Battlescape
82% matchVery Positive80% of 764 reviews2019
Dev: I-Novae Studios, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Infinity: Battlescape is a multiplayer space combat sim supporting hundreds of players on a single server. Join one of the corporate factions and fight for domination of a seamless, true-to-scale procedural star system. Participate in massive space and planetary battles involving hundreds of ships.
Why similar: PvP 61%, PvE 39%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive-scale space combat with a focus on simulation and tactical fleet maneuvers.
- #23 Outlive 25
79% matchVery Positive95% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: Continuum EntertainmentPub: CriticalLeap
Windows
Build your base, prepare your troops, and face your most epic battle yet in this old-school real-time strategy game. Choose between two factions, test your skills in three epic campaigns and engage in online battles with up to 16 players simultaneously.
Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Isometric 25.8%, Base Building 18.7%, PvP 15.1%, Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A futuristic RTS that captures the feel of classic isometric strategy games.
- #24 Battlefall: State of Conflict
81% matchMixed60% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Kyoto Video Game ConcernPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command one of three unique factions in a post-apocalyptic old-school RTS. Now featuring Patch 0.4.0 -- new mini-campaign and gamemodes."
Why similar: Action RTS 21.1% ★, Wargame 15.2%, RTS 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, PvP 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that emphasizes base-building and multiplayer skirmishes.
- #25 Periphery Online
80% matchMixed72% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: Aleksandr Nagaev
Windows
A refugee capsule lands on an uninhabited planet. You have to survive, rebuild civilization and, if possible, regain control over the Earth. One big universe, one endless pvp session for all players.
Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Wargame 16.2%, City Builder 13.2%, Action RTS 7.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer sci-fi RTS that emphasizes persistent world control and faction warfare.
- #26 The Scouring
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,306 reviews2025
Dev: Orc Group
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The Scouring is an RTS with fast pace, high attention to detail and next generation experience. Lead humans or orcs in a Classic Mode or use one of powerful Heroes to fight for victory! Play alone or with friends. Use our modding tools to create maps and custom game modes! Join The Scouring!
Why similar: Action RTS 26.9% ★, RTS 18.9%, Strategy RPG 15.5%, Base Building 14.6%, PvP 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on base-building and competitive RTS combat in a sci-fi environment.
- #27 Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
78% matchVery Positive91% of 34,946 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 40.9%, Base Building 26%, Strategy 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 8.2%, Isometric 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive foundation for the base-building and tactical combat mechanics found in modern RTS games.
- #28 Perimeter
81% matchVery Positive84% of 269 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 67.4%, Strategy 32.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly unique RTS that focuses on terraforming and energy management as core tactical pillars.
- #29 ERA ONE
77% matchVery Positive87% of 1,545 reviews2025
Dev: Team Complex LTD
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 30.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.7%, RTS 18.8%, Base Building 13.5%, PvP 9.1%
- #30 Deep Dark Forest
77% matchVery Positive87% of 52 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: Grand Strategy 19.2% ★, RTS 14.5%, Wargame 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Military 10.8%
- #31 8-Bit Armies
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,466 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 55.4%, Strategy 24.9%, Base Building 19.7%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, accessible RTS that focuses on fast-paced base-building and unit production.
- #32 PERIMETER: Legate Edition
76% matchVery Positive93% of 152 reviews2024
Dev: K-D LabPub: Association K-D Lab
Windows · Linux
Perimeter is a real-time strategy game with a destructible world. Utilize the environment for resource gathering and defense against enemies. Immerse yourself in the millennia-spanning history of the Chains of Worlds and lead a faction in the struggle for survival.
Why similar: Action RTS 30.9% ★, RTS 21.1%, Robots 12.9%, Survival 8.8%, Strategy 6.2%
- #33 Terra Invicta
73% matchVery Positive80% of 9,823 reviews2026
Dev: Pavonis InteractivePub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 42% ★, Military 25.6%, Economy 23.9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #34 Medieval Kingdom Wars
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,615 reviews2019
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy genres. Rule, build, and serve your King as a minor lord in medieval Europe. Experience siege, field and naval combat with an unseen degree of brutality. Rogue-like progression, epic towns and battles await…
Why similar: Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Action RTS 14.4% ★, RTS 10.8%, City Builder 10.7%, Wargame 10.4%
- #35 Annihilate The Spance
74% matchVery Positive90% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Skyglow Softworks
Windows
An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships. The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses.
Why similar: RTS 30%, Base Building 25.4%, Robots 17.9%, Military 15.7%, Strategy 6.6%
- #36 War Commander
75% matchMixed42% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: KIXEYE
Windows
War Commander is a large-scale MMO RTS set in a post-apocalyptic world. Take the role of the Commander and push back the forces of chaos and destruction in an attempt to rebuild. Command Troops, Destroy your enemies. Welcome to the apocalypse, Commander.
Why similar: Action RTS 34.4% ★, Isometric 11.7%, Military 11.1%, Strategy 9.9%, PvE 9.2%
- #37 Kingdom Wars 4
75% matchMixed66% of 240 reviews2021
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War. In this historical grand strategy and RTS hybrid you play as one of 200 minor lords across medieval Europe, Africa or Middle East. Rise up to take over your Kingdom and be crowned, then fight to preserve your empire as Black Death descends on Europe.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, City Builder 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%, RTS 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #38 Liquidation RTS
71% matchVery Positive91% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: DivioPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Enter the war-torn world of Veá, where sci-fi and fantasy collide in Liquidation, an immersive RTS. Lead your armies and harness powerful abilities in a high-stakes battle for Quenrium, the mysterious substance that holds Veá’s fate.
Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Wargame 20.7%, Real Time Tactics 18.8%, Military 17.2%, PvP 9.9%
- #39 Total Conflict: Resistance
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,333 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: Action RTS 22.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%
- #40 Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
73% matchVery Positive83% of 90 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 17.4% ★, Grand Strategy 16% ★, City Builder 12.7%, Wargame 12.5%, RTS 12.4%
- #41 Element Space
74% matchMixed55% of 296 reviews2019
Dev: Sixth VowelPub: Inca Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Year 2199. Assemble an elite crew and make allies to combat a shadowy organization threatening the future of humanity. Face overwhelming odds with strategy. Make your choices and save us from extinction.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 42.1%, RPG 20.4%, Strategy 20.3%, Story Rich 17.2%
- #42 DRONE PERSPECTIVE
70% matchVery Positive90% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Demetri LindPub: VEIL Production
Windows
Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.
Why similar: Action RTS 22.8% ★, Wargame 19.2%, RTS 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Military 12.9%
- #43 Shattered Void
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: yyy1505yyy
Windows · Linux
Space MMORPG where players can fly on different ships, collecting devices, subsystems and navigations or finding new weapons that will serve in battles. Take part in battles, explore the world, mine ore, trade, fight and build your own clan with a station.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 48.9%, PvP 29%, PvE 22.1%
- #44 Machinefall
69% matchNo user reviews82% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: by Jan Zizka
Windows
Machinefall is a post-apocalyptic real time strategy game set on a fully playable global map. Lead humanity’s last survivors as they build bases, gather resources, and wage massive battles against an overwhelming machine swarm. Progress through technological eras from Stone Age to Atomic Age.
Why similar: Action RTS 20.2% ★, RTS 15.7%, Wargame 13%, City Builder 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%
- #45 Etherium
73% matchMostly Negative37% of 953 reviews2015
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.
Why similar: RTS 66.4%, Strategy 33.6%
- #46 StarFringe: Adversus
70% matchMixed64% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.
Why similar: RTS 24.7%, Grand Strategy 19.8% ★, Base Building 18.6%, Wargame 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%
- #47 From Glory To Goo
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,792 reviews2024
Dev: Stratagem Blue
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
From Glory To Goo is a Sci-Fi survival RTS set on an alien world. Serve as humanity's bulwark by establishing a colony and supporting your colonists still in orbit. But beware, for The Goo, a relentless and shape-shifting force approaches from all sides, even above and below.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.8% ★, RTS 19.9%, City Builder 18.7%, Base Building 15.8%, Survival 8.1%
- #48 Industries of Titan
69% matchMixed62% of 1,618 reviews2023
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Create a sprawling industrial city. Compete with other rival corporations on Titan for resources, territory, and power. Seek victory via technology, influence, warfare, or the wealth extracted from your citizens. Stake your claim to the Industries of Titan in this innovative sim/strategy game!
Why similar: City Builder 53.8%, Base Building 33.2%, Strategy 13%
- #49 Shallow Space
72% matchMostly Negative25% of 231 reviews2015
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!
Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 25.6%, RPG 21.1%
- #50 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
67% matchVery Positive81% of 4,412 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Military 21.9%, RTS 21.3%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, Strategy 6.4%
- #51 Subspace Discovery
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: FLICK Comp GmbH
Windows
Fly through Subspace, build your own ship, and engage in epic battles. Mine asteroids and research new technologies. Uncover the origins of the alien homeworld by solving weekly events in this Co-op PvE MMO.
Why similar: PvE 35.6%, Base Building 34.2%, RPG 16%, Strategy 14.2%
- #52 BattleGroupVR
66% matchVery Positive92% of 949 reviews2023
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.
Why similar: RTS 37.7%, Real Time Tactics 33.7%, PvP 18.8%, Strategy 9.8%
- #53 Ancient Space
70% matchMixed44% of 370 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: RTS 70%, Strategy 30%
- #54 Space Commander: War and Trade
68% matchMixed68% of 701 reviews2020
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.
Why similar: Base Building 34.1%, Action RPG 23.1%, Economy 21.3%, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #55 Starminer
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,858 reviews2026
Dev: CoolAndGoodGames
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and build a massive interstellar fleet in this simulation sandbox. Strip space of its minerals for profit, but stay alert: your greed attracts the alien. Master deep base-building and deploy warships to protect your empire in immersive real-time space.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.5%, Economy 21.6%, RTS 21.6%, Base Building 16.2%, PvE 11%
- #56 Void Destroyer
69% matchMixed59% of 352 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: RTS 62.5%, Strategy 37.5%
- #57 Rogue Station
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 231 reviews2023
Dev: Quint Studio
Windows
This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.
Why similar: City Builder 26.2%, Base Building 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 22.1%, Survival 11.9%, PvE 10.1%
- #58 Warped Universe
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: Warped Games
Windows
A free-to-play sci-fi PvE looter shooter set in a volatile and expanding universe where every mission drives progress forward for the player and community together. Choose to play any mission in real-time action or turn-based tactics, and help to eradicate the Void.
Why similar: PvE 66.4%, Strategy 33.6%