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 22,974 reviews2024Developer: GrizzlyGamesPublisher: MythwrightPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.9hMean: 8.3h≥1hr: 83%
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
- #2 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition98% matchVery Positive85% of 11,534 reviews2025Developer: Relic EntertainmentPublisher: Relic EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.2hMean: 23.0h≥1hr: 83%
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 18,617 reviews2024Developer: Game RiverPublisher: DreamhavenPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 9.4hMean: 54.3h≥1hr: 81%
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 DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA98% matchMixed65% of 10,096 reviews2025Developer: GANBARION Co., Ltd.Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 19.0h≥1hr: 71%
DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.
- #5 Age of Darkness: Final Stand98% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,488 reviews2025Developer: PlaySidePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.5hMean: 13.8h≥1hr: 84%
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.
- #6 Broken Arrow98% matchMixed56% of 30,742 reviews2025Developer: Steel BalalaikaPublisher: Slitherine Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 35.8hMean: 83.7h≥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 38,606 reviews2023Developer: Relic EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18.6hMean: 76.5h≥1hr: 94%
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 15,892 reviews2016Developer: GSC Game WorldPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 6.5hMean: 50.6h≥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 8,250 reviews2017Developer: Kite GamesPublisher: Kalypso MediaPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.0hMean: 8.7h≥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 9,179 reviews2009Developer: EA Los AngelesPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 19.6h≥1hr: 76%
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 Option97% matchVery Positive85% of 11,951 reviews2024Developer: Door 407Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 9.9h≥1hr: 81%
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 5,169 reviews2023Developer: Thunder Devs.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 6.1hMean: 20.4h≥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!
- #13 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin96% matchMixed52% of 3,080 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 3,221 reviews2023Developer: Fury StudiosPublisher: Raw FuryPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.7hMean: 10.0h≥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 REPLAY92% matchVery Positive84% of 2,255 reviews2025Developer: SAS CO.,LTD.Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 10.5h≥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 ONE90% matchVery Positive87% of 1,422 reviews2025Developer: Team Complex LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 15.9h≥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 EverSiege: Untold Ages90% matchMixed69% of 1,792 reviews2026Developer: Tindalos InteractivePublisher: Dear VillagersPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.3hMean: 11.1h≥1hr: 87%
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.
- #18 Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™90% matchMostly Positive73% of 419 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 10.4h≥1hr: 37%
The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.
- #19 Medieval Kingdom Wars89% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,606 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…
- #20 Fate Seeker: Journey89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,205 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.
- #21 Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™88% matchMostly Positive79% of 384 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 9.9h≥1hr: 32%
Surrender is not an option
- #22 Crystal Clash88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,373 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!
- #23 From Glory To Goo87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,633 reviews2024Developer: Stratagem BluePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 17.9h≥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.
- #24 Northend Tower Defense86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,417 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!
- #25 Line War86% matchVery Positive80% of 1,164 reviews2022Developer: Studio CenturionPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 10.4h≥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.
- #26 MU: Dark Epoch85% matchMixed57% of 547 reviews2025Developer: 37GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 66.5h≥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!
- #27 Attack on Toys85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,173 reviews2021Developer: N7T-GAMESPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 7.2h≥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!
- #28 Squad 22: ZOV85% matchMixed59% of 650 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
- #29 March of Empires85% matchMixed63% of 1,819 reviews2017Developer: GameloftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.6hMean: 76.7h≥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!
- #30 Sudden Strike 583% matchMostly Positive73% of 553 reviews2026Developer: Kite GamesPublisher: Kalypso MediaPlatforms: Windows
Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.
- #31 Crustacean Nations83% matchVery Positive92% of 511 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 策马守天关82% matchVery Positive98% of 261 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!
- #33 World War Armies83% matchMixed61% of 992 reviews2024Developer: Hypemasters, Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.8hMean: 23.3h≥1hr: 65%
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.
- #34 Mud and Blood83% matchVery Positive87% of 852 reviews2021Developer: urbgamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 22.0hMean: 51.0h≥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.
- #35 Eden Eternal-聖境伝説83% matchMixed53% of 602 reviews2023Developer: X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 299.8h≥1hr: 53%
The return of classic MMORPG ! Global Direct Operations!Rich gameplays and multiple updates. Ride adorable alpaca and start your adventure with players worldwide!
- #36 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far81% matchVery Positive82% of 998 reviews2024Developer: PetroglyphPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 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.
- #37 Home Wars82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,179 reviews2017Developer: Insane DreamersPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 8.9h≥1hr: 78%
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.
- #38 Just Move:Clean City Messy Battle80% matchMostly Negative25% of 907 reviews2025Developer: daminggedePlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Faced with difficult tasks, try to challenge the limits.Sometimes need luck to win.
- #39 BURGGEIST79% matchVery Positive98% of 248 reviews2024Developer: GHRIAN STUDIOPlatforms: Windows
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
- #40 Command & Conquer Renegade™78% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2024Developer: Westwood StudiosPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 35%
Command & Conquer gets up close and personal in this classic First Person Shooter for one of the most iconic franchises.
- #41 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防78% matchVery Positive91% of 994 reviews2021Developer: MyACG StudioPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.8hMean: 12.4h≥1hr: 74%
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.
- #42 Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman79% matchMixed49% of 503 reviews2023Developer: Yurii NikshychPublisher: ThegamesfortressPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.0hMean: 3.9h≥1hr: 49%
The stickmen must strike at the terror enemy stickmen in this Battle Simulator
- #43 Empires Mod79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,057 reviews2008Developer: EmpiresPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 1.7hMean: 15.6h≥1hr: 59%
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.
- #44 Rogue Command76% matchVery Positive91% of 771 reviews2026Developer: feneqPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.8hMean: 12.1h≥1hr: 64%
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.
- #45 OverField76% matchVery Positive81% of 794 reviews2025Developer: INUTAN LimitedPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 22.6h≥1hr: 61%
Tiny Miniature World Cozy Light Social Grand Open Adventure Hello! Let's explore the OverField together!
- #46 Warlords Under Siege77% 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.
- #47 Leave No One Behind: Ia Drang78% matchMixed42% of 305 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.
- #48 The Valiant77% matchMixed66% of 332 reviews2022Developer: KITE GamesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 80%
Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
- #49 奕剑江湖76% matchVery Positive87% of 715 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.
- #50 7 Days Blood Moons75% matchMixed50% of 571 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?
- #51 TFC: The Fertile Crescent75% matchVery Positive89% of 370 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.
- #52 Worbital76% matchVery Positive89% of 477 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!
- #53 Operation: Polygon Storm74% matchMostly Positive70% of 288 reviews2024Developer: Toxic StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 5.2h≥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!
- #54 Cosmic Trip75% 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 Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)74% matchVery Positive86% of 270 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
- #56 GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-74% matchMostly Positive75% of 512 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.
- #57 Epic Fantasy Battle Simulator73% matchVery Positive84% of 454 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?
- #58 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis72% matchVery Positive83% of 487 reviews2023Developer: 10tons LtdPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 81%
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!
