Best RTS games on PC
Real-time strategy games center on making strategic decisions while action continues without fixed turns, often through controlling units, gathering resources, building bases, and directing combat.
- Continuous strategic decision-making
- Unit and resource management
- Real-time tactical combat
Related: Strategy, Base Building, Multiplayer, War
1,318 games on PC, with requirements, reviews and prices.
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War for the Overworld
Dungeon management strategy where you build traps against invading heroes
85% positive
6,687 reviews
Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
Cold War naval tactics simulation built around sensors and missiles
89% positive
6,612 reviews
Command & Conquer™ Generals Zero Hour
Military real-time strategy with global missions and rival commanders
90% positive
6,604 reviews
SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
Persistent real-time grand strategy with diplomacy and modern global warfare
74% positive
Free
Airships: Conquer the Skies
Real-time strategy with custom war machines and destructible battles
95% positive
6,575 reviews
Sudden Strike 4
World War II real-time tactics with limited forces and commanders
78% positive
6,471 reviews
Lords Mobile: Kingdom Wars
Free-to-play MMO strategy about building kingdoms and waging guild wars
67% positive
Free
Anno 2205™
Futuristic city builder linking Earth's industries to Moon colonies
70% positive
6,366 reviews
112 Operator
Emergency dispatch management across real cities and escalating crises
87% positive
6,221 reviews
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
Open-world space RPG mixing trade, combat, strategy, and text quests
94% positive
6,164 reviews
Demo Ancestors Legacy
Medieval real-time strategy with squad battles and history-inspired campaigns
80% positive
6,061 reviews
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII
Historical grand strategy where any officer can reshape ancient China
57% positive
6,014 reviews
Men of War II
World War II real-time tactics with solo and multiplayer battles
61% positive
5,962 reviews
Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath
Sci-fi real-time strategy with base building and global conquest
93% positive
5,796 reviews
Hearts of Iron III
World War II grand strategy across diplomacy, industry, and combat
72% positive
5,706 reviews
Becastled
Medieval city builder with nightly sieges and castle defenses
81% positive
5,659 reviews
Homeworld 3
Real-time space strategy with persistent fleets and three-dimensional combat
42% positive
5,579 reviews
Syrian Warfare
Real-time military tactics with persistent troops in war-torn Syria
86% positive
5,559 reviews
Total Conflict: Resistance
Modern warfare strategy blending tactical command with first-person combat
74% positive
5,556 reviews
Demo Overlord™
Dark fantasy action RPG where you command destructive minions
94% positive
5,399 reviews
Riichi City - Japanese Mahjong
Free-to-play online riichi mahjong with anime characters and detailed lessons
48% positive
Free
Tower Dominion
Roguelite tower defense where you shape terrain and enemy paths
85% positive
5,333 reviews
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Classic)
Real-time space strategy with customizable fleets and tactical ship combat
68% positive
5,312 reviews
Stronghold 2: Steam Edition
Medieval castle-building strategy focused on economies, management, and sieges
88% positive
5,218 reviews