Top Action RTS Games
60+ action rts games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Strategy, RTS, Action, War.
Recommended Action RTS Games

Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.
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- #1 Thronefall98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,563 reviews2024Developer: GrizzlyGamesPublisher: MythwrightPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.9hMean: 8.4h≥1hr: 83%
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
- #2 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition98% matchVery Positive84% of 10,973 reviews2025Developer: Relic EntertainmentPublisher: Relic EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.9hMean: 21.7h≥1hr: 82%
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.
- #3 Mechabellum98% matchVery Positive84% of 18,295 reviews2024Developer: Game RiverPublisher: DreamhavenPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 9.8hMean: 53.9h≥1hr: 82%
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode.
- #4 Age of Darkness: Final Stand98% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,403 reviews2025Developer: PlaySidePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.5hMean: 13.6h≥1hr: 83%
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.
- #5 DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA98% matchMixed65% of 9,515 reviews2025Developer: GANBARION Co., Ltd.Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 16.7h≥1hr: 71%
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
- #6 Broken Arrow98% matchMixed55% of 28,972 reviews2025Developer: Steel BalalaikaPublisher: Slitherine Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 35.5hMean: 77.2h≥1hr: 96%
Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.
- #7 Company of Heroes 398% matchMixed57% of 37,648 reviews2023Developer: Relic EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18.3hMean: 73.3h≥1hr: 93%
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
- #8 Cossacks 398% matchVery Positive82% of 15,735 reviews2016Developer: GSC Game WorldPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 6.5hMean: 50.7h≥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!
- #9 Sudden Strike 498% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,179 reviews2017Developer: Kite GamesPublisher: Kalypso MediaPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.0hMean: 8.6h≥1hr: 79%
Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!
- #10 Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™98% matchVery Positive90% of 9,086 reviews2009Developer: EA Los AngelesPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.8hMean: 19.7h≥1hr: 77%
The year is 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning of the Third Tiberium War and the long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy franchise of all time
- #11 Diplomacy is Not an Option96% matchVery Positive85% of 11,517 reviews2024Developer: Door 407Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 9.7h≥1hr: 82%
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?
- #12 Total Conflict: Resistance96% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,969 reviews2023Developer: Thunder Devs.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 5.9hMean: 20.5h≥1hr: 81%
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!
- #13 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin95% matchMixed52% of 3,032 reviews2023Developer: Frontier DevelopmentsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 6.2h≥1hr: 87%
Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.
- #14 Kingdom Eighties94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,163 reviews2023Developer: Fury StudiosPublisher: Raw FuryPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.6hMean: 9.9h≥1hr: 90%
Kingdom Eighties is a short story-based standalone expansion set in the Kingdom universe. A rad adventure of micro-strategy and base building in vivid ‘80s neon. Defend your town against the mysterious Greed and discover the secrets of your family lineage!
- #15 PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY91% matchVery Positive84% of 2,203 reviews2025Developer: SAS CO.,LTD.Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 10.6h≥1hr: 69%
PATAPON is an action adventure where players use the rhythm of 4 Mystical Drums to command cute and mysterious eyeball-like creatures known as Patapons. As the player, you are the God of the Patapons and lead them on a grand adventure to Earthend!
- #16 ERA ONE89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,348 reviews2025Developer: Team Complex LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 14.0h≥1hr: 67%
Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles.
- #17 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™89% matchMostly Positive73% of 403 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 10.5h≥1hr: 36%
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.
- #18 Medieval Kingdom Wars89% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,602 reviews2019Developer: Reverie World StudiosPublisher: indie.ioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 6.1h≥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…
- #19 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™87% matchMostly Positive79% of 370 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 10.1h≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
- #20 Crystal Clash87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,368 reviews2022Developer: Crunchy Leaf GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 5.5h≥1hr: 67%
Crystal Clash is a mix of Lane Battles and Deckbuilding - with action-packed tug-of-war strategy, just like your favorite RTS mods from back in the day! :) Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies!
- #21 Fate Seeker: Journey87% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,202 reviews2022Developer: JSL EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 60%
Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.
- #22 From Glory To Goo85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,455 reviews2024Developer: Stratagem BluePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 16.4h≥1hr: 69%
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.
- #23 Northend Tower Defense85% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,398 reviews2024Developer: Northend GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 58%
Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!
- #24 Line War85% matchVery Positive80% of 1,158 reviews2022Developer: Studio CenturionPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 10.3h≥1hr: 71%
A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.
- #25 Attack on Toys84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,158 reviews2021Developer: N7T-GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 7.0h≥1hr: 70%
Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle!
- #26 Squad 22: ZOV84% matchMixed59% of 647 reviews2025Developer: SPN StudioPublisher: Zarobana EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows
Single player tactical action real-time game with active pause to plan orders carefully. Based on real war-time experience of living Russian veterans of war in Ukraine. It's all about modern conflict small infantry groups with some armored vehicle and drone support as well as real events story
- #27 March of Empires84% matchMixed63% of 1,811 reviews2017Developer: GameloftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 77.0h≥1hr: 56%
Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!
- #28 World War Armies83% matchMixed62% of 965 reviews2024Developer: Hypemasters, Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.8hMean: 23.2h≥1hr: 64%
World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster.
- #29 MU: Dark Epoch82% matchMixed57% of 454 reviews2025Developer: 37GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 67.6h≥1hr: 74%
MU: Dark Epoch is a fantasy MMORPG mobile game that combines high quality, fast-paced gameplay, and innovative features. As the best MU instalment in the series by far, it offers impressive dynamic costumes and stunning graphic performance. Log in now and win the Archangel Set!
- #30 策马守天关82% matchVery Positive98% of 259 reviews2025Developer: XINLINE GAMESPlatforms: Windows
我们想打造一种很不一样的塔防游戏, 它应该很紧张,很刺激,除了策略, 还应该有英雄操控,玩起来更像我们过去玩的魔兽RPG, 潮水一样无数的怪,还能多人合作。 对了! 玩家之间还要能够公平竞技来一场PK, 这种PK要比MOBA游戏轻度一点, 可以1对1。于是有了现在的《策马守天关》!!!欢迎来体验!
- #31 Crustacean Nations82% matchVery Positive93% of 505 reviews2022Developer: Team BeansPlatforms: 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!
- #32 Mud and Blood82% matchVery Positive87% of 843 reviews2021Developer: urbgamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18.7hMean: 50.4h≥1hr: 88%
Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.
- #33 Eden Eternal-聖境伝説82% matchMixed53% of 594 reviews2023Developer: X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.2hMean: 293.5h≥1hr: 54%
The return of classic MMORPG ! Global Direct Operations!Rich gameplays and multiple updates. Ride adorable alpaca and start your adventure with players worldwide!
- #34 EverSiege: Untold Ages81% matchMostly Positive73% of 801 reviews2026Developer: Tindalos InteractivePublisher: Dear VillagersPlatforms: Windows
Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.
- #35 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far80% matchVery Positive82% of 983 reviews2024Developer: PetroglyphPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.3hMean: 8.6h≥1hr: 72%
Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master.
- #36 Home Wars81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,158 reviews2017Developer: Insane DreamersPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 9.1h≥1hr: 77%
Do you hate bugs and arachnids? Seeing them creeps you out? Would you like them to disappear off the face of the Earth? GOOD! This is the right game for you! In HW you’ll play as a General of a toy soldiers army, with the sole purpose of saving the owner’s house from the invasion of those damn Bugs.
- #37 The Scouring79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,084 reviews2025Developer: Orc GroupPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 68%
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!
- #38 BURGGEIST78% matchVery Positive98% of 234 reviews2024Developer: GHRIAN STUDIOPlatforms: Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
- #39 Command & Conquer Renegade™77% matchVery Positive85% of 803 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 6.2h≥1hr: 36%
Command & Conquer gets up close and personal in this classic First Person Shooter for one of the most iconic franchises.
- #40 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防78% matchVery Positive91% of 986 reviews2021Developer: MyACG StudioPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.0hMean: 11.6h≥1hr: 73%
Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.
- #41 Empires Mod78% matchVery Positive86% of 1,051 reviews2008Developer: EmpiresPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 1.7hMean: 15.4h≥1hr: 58%
Unique strategy/first person shooter mix: One commander on each team plays from above, choosing research, placing buildings and giving orders. The rest fill the role of soldiers on the ground, with four distinct classes to choose from and customizable vehicles to drive.
- #42 Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman77% matchMixed48% of 467 reviews2023Developer: Yurii NikshychPublisher: GrabTheGamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.0hMean: 4.0h≥1hr: 50%
The stickmen must strike at the terror enemy stickmen in this Battle Simulator
- #43 Warlords Under Siege76% matchMostly Positive79% of 471 reviews2025Developer: RedKar DevsPlatforms: Windows
Warlords Under Siege is a mix of RTS and Roguelike genre, where you build a small city and defend it against continuous waves of enemies. Improve your assortment of weapons with each playthrough, unlocking new possibilities to beat the ever-increasing threat.
- #44 Just Move:Clean City Messy Battle77% matchMostly Negative27% of 736 reviews2025Developer: daminggedePlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Faced with difficult tasks, try to challenge the limits.Sometimes need luck to win.
- #45 The Valiant76% matchMixed66% of 331 reviews2022Developer: KITE GamesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.1hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 81%
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.
- #46 奕剑江湖75% matchVery Positive87% of 714 reviews2024Developer: Star-Star StudioPlatforms: Windows
It combines the self-driving chess and the classic Warcraft RPG jungle melee gameplay, and has both PC and mobile versions.
- #47 OverField74% matchVery Positive82% of 715 reviews2025Developer: INUTAN LimitedPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.5hMean: 21.0h≥1hr: 62%
Tiny Miniature World Cozy Light Social Grand Open Adventure Hello! Let's explore the OverField together!
- #48 Leave No One Behind: Ia Drang76% matchMixed42% of 299 reviews2022Developer: Gaming 301Platforms: Windows
Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp.
- #49 7 Days Blood Moons75% matchMixed51% of 560 reviews2025Developer: iLLOGIKAPublisher: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLCPlatforms: Windows
7 Days Blood Moons is a 4v1 fight to the death. Survivors fortify bases and scavenge for materials while the Zombie Master commands and possesses the horde to crush them. Play solo or with friends – up to 4 survivors can team up against a human or AI Zombie Master. Who will prevail?
- #50 TFC: The Fertile Crescent74% matchVery Positive89% of 361 reviews2024Developer: Wield InteractivePublisher: MicroProse SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Gather resources, build your base, and lead your people to victory in this captivating reimagining of classic RTS, set in the Bronze Age. Secure fertile land, fend off raids, and stockpile food to generate knowledge and unlock powerful village advancements.
- #51 Worbital75% matchVery Positive89% of 475 reviews2019Developer: Team Jolly RogerPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.1hMean: 8.8h≥1hr: 85%
With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks. Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game in space, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing!
- #52 Operation: Polygon Storm73% matchMostly Positive71% of 285 reviews2024Developer: Toxic StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 49%
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!
- #53 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)73% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2022Developer: Bloom TechnologyPublisher: IncrediSoftPlatforms: 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
- #54 Cosmic Trip74% matchVery Positive85% of 525 reviews2017Developer: Funktronic LabsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.0hMean: 3.2h≥1hr: 72%
Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.
- #55 Rogue Command72% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2024Developer: feneqPlatforms: Windows
Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.
- #56 Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator72% matchVery Positive84% of 449 reviews2021Developer: Mutiny SoftwarePlatforms: Windows
Welcome to Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator, the most immersive medieval battle simulator to date! Throw tens of thousands of soldiers into battle, enjoy the show, or take control of one of them to prove your valor! The only limit is your imagination! Or maybe your CPU?
- #57 GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-73% matchMostly Positive75% of 494 reviews2016Developer: Arc System WorksPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 8.7h≥1hr: 78%
The ultimate melee action [GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-] is now on Steam!! Pushing [Gameplay] and [Entertainment] to the extremes, with a splash of [Competitiveness] -- That's GUILTY GEAR 2 for you.
- #58 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis71% matchVery Positive83% of 484 reviews2023Developer: 10tons LtdPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 82%
As a powerful necromancer you have the ability to raise the dead and command them in battle. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful. Undead Horde 2 is an action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Rise from the crypt and rebuild!
