TOP 100 REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAMES

Real-time strategy games, or RTS for short, are like a high-stakes game of chess but with explosions and space marines. Players love this genre because it requires quick thinking, cunning strategy, and the ability to multitask like a boss. There's nothing quite like the thrill of leading an army of pixelated soldiers into battle, crushing your enemies and seeing them driven before you. And let's not forget the satisfaction of building up your own personal empire, constructing buildings, managing resources, and upgrading your weapons and troops to ensure total domination. It's like being a virtual world leader, but without all the pesky politics. If you're looking for the best RTS games out there, look no further than this site. We've handpicked the top games in the genre, from classics like Command & Conquer and Starcraft, to newer titles like Stellaris and Total War. Whether you're a hardcore strategy game fan or just dipping your toes in the water, we've got you covered. So pull up a chair, grab your mouse and keyboard, and get ready to command your armies to victory!

#01
Games like Offworld Trading Company

Offworld Trading Company

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 9/10

#02
Games like Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#03
Games like World in Conflict

World in Conflict

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8.8/10

#04
Games like Rise of Nations

Rise of Nations

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#05
Games like Total Annihilation

Total Annihilation

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#06
Games like Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8.7/10

#07
Games like Pikmin 2

Pikmin 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console, Wii, Wii U
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#08
Games like Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#09
Games like Starcraft

Starcraft

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 1998
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#10
Games like Rome: Total War

Rome: Total War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.6/10

#11
Games like Total War: Shogun 2

Total War: Shogun 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#12
Games like Dungeon Keeper

Dungeon Keeper

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#13
Games like Homeworld

Homeworld

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#14
Games like Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#15
Games like Pikmin

Pikmin

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii, Switch, Wii U
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.5/10

#16
Games like Warlords Battlecry

Warlords Battlecry

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#17
Games like Medieval II: Total War

Medieval II: Total War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#18
Games like Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Xbox One
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#19
Games like Sins of a Solar Empire

Sins of a Solar Empire

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8.4/10

#20
Games like Mission Critical

Mission Critical

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1995
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#21
Games like Anno 2070

Anno 2070

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#22
Games like Europa Universalis II

Europa Universalis II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#23
Games like Ground Control

Ground Control

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS2
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#24
Games like Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#25
Games like Toy Soldiers: Cold War

Toy Soldiers: Cold War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#26
Games like The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth

The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#27
Games like Warfare Incorporated

Warfare Incorporated

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#28
Games like Startopia

Startopia

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#29
Games like DEFCON: Everybody Dies

DEFCON: Everybody Dies

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#30
Games like Age of Empires III

Age of Empires III

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#31
Games like Solstice Arena

Solstice Arena

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#32
Games like Dota 2

Dota 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#33
Games like Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#34
Games like Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm

Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8/10

#35
Games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8/10

#36
Games like League of Legends

League of Legends

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8/10

#37
Games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8/10

#38
Games like Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void

Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 8/10

#39
Games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8/10

#40
Games like Desperados 3

Desperados 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8/10

#41
Games like Stronghold Crusader

Stronghold Crusader

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 8/10

#42
Games like Seven Kingdoms

Seven Kingdoms

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8/10

#43
Games like Sacrifice

Sacrifice

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 8/10

#44
Games like Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8/10

#45
Games like Half-Minute Hero

Half-Minute Hero

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 8/10

#46
Games like PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe

PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 8/10

#47
Games like Locks Quest

Locks Quest

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS, PS4, PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8/10

#48
Games like Fieldrunners

Fieldrunners

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Console, Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android, DS, Mac, PS3
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8/10

#49
Games like Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8/10

#50
Games like Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2020
  • Rating: 8/10

#51
Games like RimWorld

RimWorld

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8/10

#52
Games like Company of Heroes 3

Company of Heroes 3

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8/10

#53
Games like Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 8/10

#54
Games like Dungeon Keeper 2

Dungeon Keeper 2

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 8/10

#55
Games like Codename: Panzers, Phase One

Codename: Panzers, Phase One

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#56
Games like War Wind

War Wind

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1996
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#57
Games like Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#58
Games like Battle Realms

Battle Realms

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#59
Games like Homeworld 2

Homeworld 2

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#60
Games like Allegiance

Allegiance

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#61
Games like Star Wars: Empire at War

Star Wars: Empire at War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.9/10

#62
Games like Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#63
Games like Wargame: European Escalation

Wargame: European Escalation

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#64
Games like Grey Goo

Grey Goo

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2015
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#65
Games like Kohan II: Kings of War

Kohan II: Kings of War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#66
Games like Darwinia+

Darwinia+

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One, XSX
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.8/10

#67
Games like Growlanser Generations

Growlanser Generations

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Console
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#68
Games like Praetorians

Praetorians

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#69
Games like American Conquest

American Conquest

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#70
Games like Starcraft 64

Starcraft 64

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#71
Games like Myth III: The Wolf Age

Myth III: The Wolf Age

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#72
Games like Codename: Panzers, Phase Two

Codename: Panzers, Phase Two

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#73
Games like Battalion Wars

Battalion Wars

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.7/10

#74
Games like Supreme Commander

Supreme Commander

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#75
Games like Perimeter

Perimeter

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#76
Games like Pharaoh

Pharaoh

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#77
Games like Warlords Battlecry II

Warlords Battlecry II

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#78
Games like Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars

Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#79
Games like Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#80
Games like Napoleon: Total War

Napoleon: Total War

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#81
Games like Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#82
Games like Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#83
Games like Earth 2150

Earth 2150

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#84
Games like Soldiers of Anarchy

Soldiers of Anarchy

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#85
Games like Dark Reign 2

Dark Reign 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2000
  • Rating: 7.6/10

#86
Games like GrimGrimoire

GrimGrimoire

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Console, Switch, PS4, PS5, PS3
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#87
Games like Lionheart: Kings' Crusade

Lionheart: Kings' Crusade

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#88
Games like Swords & Soldiers

Swords & Soldiers

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii, PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, 3DS, Switch, Android, Wii U, PS3
  • Release: 2009
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#89
Games like R.U.S.E.

R.U.S.E.

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#90
Games like Valkyria Chronicles II

Valkyria Chronicles II

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#91
Games like Ninjatown

Ninjatown

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#92
Games like Knights of Honor

Knights of Honor

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#93
Games like Empire Earth II

Empire Earth II

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#94
Games like Nemesis of the Roman Empire

Nemesis of the Roman Empire

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2003
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#95
Games like Shattered Galaxy

Shattered Galaxy

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2001
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#96
Games like Starhawk

Starhawk

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: Console, Browser, PS3
  • Release: 1979
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#97
Games like Natural Selection 2

Natural Selection 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#98
Games like Wargame: AirLand Battle

Wargame: AirLand Battle

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#99
Games like World of Battles: Morningstar

World of Battles: Morningstar

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#100
Games like Robocalypse

Robocalypse

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS, iPhone / iPad
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 7.5/10