The best RTS games in 2026

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91. Earth 2160
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian…
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on…
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species.
Real TimePost ApocalypticSpace
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92. Graphic Tower Defense
This is a minimalist-style tower defense game that is easy-going and…
The game provides six basic elements: light, dark, fire, thunder, ice, and wind.
This is a minimalist-style tower defense game that is easy-going and relaxing, with a moderate level of difficulty. Build your tower formations to fend off enemies.
MinimalistStylizedTower Defense
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93. Shrot
Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with…
Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with horses, tractors and…
Shrot is a bite-sized old-school action RTS set on a sandy planet with horses, tractors and techno music.
Action RTSTop DownRetro
94. SuperPower 3
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup.
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup.
SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup.
Political SimGrand StrategyWargame
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95. Medieval Kingdom Wars
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS…
Rewrite medieval history through bloody siege combat in a fusion of RTS and Grand Strategy…
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.
Grand StrategyCity BuilderMedieval
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96. Battle of Empires : 1914-1918
Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life…
Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most…
Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War.
HistoricalWarRTS
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97. Executive Assault
Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter…
Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not…
Executive Assault is an indie real-time strategy/first-person shooter where you can not only build your base and create armies, but also take control of your units and fight as…
RobotsSci FiRTS
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98. The Red Solstice
2280 A.D.
2280 A.D.
2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders.
AliensTacticalSci Fi
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99. Men of War: Red Tide
Experience the war where land meets sea.
Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat.
Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat.
HistoricalWorld War IiWar
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100. AI War: Fleet Command
"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win."
"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders.
"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost.
4XSpaceSci Fi
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101. Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that…
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command…
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines in the European theater of World…
World War IiStealthMilitary
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102. Red Chaos - The Strict Order
The last world war didn't end conflict.
The last world war didn't end conflict.
The last world war didn't end conflict. The Iron Hand tyrannizes people, as the Resistance fights for liberation.
Action RTSIsometricRTS
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103. Star Ruler 2
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space.
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space.
Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space.
4XSpaceSci Fi
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104. Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty
You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and…
You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in…
You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.
World War IiStealthMilitary
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105. Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss
Welcome to the Game of Glass.
Welcome to the Game of Glass.
Lead your squad of Champions into a fast-paced and tactile competitive arena where tactics, magic, and power collide. Master the battlefield in this real-time clash of Champions!
MobaReal Time TacticsFantasy
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106. Roboden
Roboden is a fresh take on the RTS genre: less micro-control tedium…
Roboden is a fresh take on the RTS genre: less micro-control tedium with more units!
Roboden is a fresh take on the RTS genre: less micro-control tedium with more units!
Auto BattlerRobotsResource Management
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107. Stellar Warfare
Space RTS with base building and ship customization.
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project.
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with.
CombatWarSpace
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108. Radio General
It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent.
It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio.
It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle?
World War IiWarRTS
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109. World War III: Black Gold
Actual Armies. Actual Weapons.
Actual Armies. Actual Weapons.
Actual Armies. Actual Weapons. Actual Political Issues.World War III - Black Gold takes the player to the near future.
WarRTSStrategy
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110. Arrival of Beasts
Discover one of the hardest tower defense games with strategic…
Arrival of Beasts is a roguelite tower defense game that combines RTS and MOBA mechanics.
Discover one of the hardest tower defense games with strategic elements, individual gameplay and challenging mechanics.
Tower DefenseRetroRTS
111. Z-Collapse
Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a…
Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a worldwide zombie…
Inspired by Max Brooks' World War Z novel, Z-Collapse takes you into a worldwide zombie apocalypse. As leader of the government of your choosing, make sure your country survives!
Outbreak SimPolitical SimGrand Strategy
112. Kingdom Wars 4
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War.
It's 1347, the time of the Hundred Years' War.
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.
Grand StrategyCity BuilderWargame
113. A Year Of Rain
A desolate realm, kept in flux by the rhythm of battle.
A desolate realm, kept in flux by the rhythm of battle.
A desolate realm, kept in flux by the rhythm of battle. A proving ground for those with great ambition. A Year Of Rain is the ultimate team real-time strategy game.
Team BasedCo-op CampaignRTS
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114. Forged Battalion
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as…
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety…
Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles.
RTSBase BuildingStrategy
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115. Demigod
The all father has vanished, creating an opening in the pantheon.
The all father has vanished, creating an opening in the pantheon.
Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience.
MobaReal Time TacticsCharacter Customization
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116. Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a…
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a…
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.
Real TimeSpace Sim4X
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117. Men of War: Vietnam
Two sides. One brutal war.
Two sides. One brutal war.
Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968.
HistoricalReal Time TacticsWar
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118. Theatre of War
Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units…
Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs…
Theatre of War developed by 1C Company is a real-time tactical strategy title depicting the most significant battles of World War II during 1939-1945.
TanksWorld War IiWar
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119. Multiwinia
Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade…
Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic…
Multiwinia is a fast-paced, retro-inspired RTS that blends arcade action with strategic depth.
RetroRTS3D
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120. Tribal Trouble: Resurrected
The most troublesome RTS returns, free forever.
The most troublesome RTS returns, free forever. Easy to pick up, tough to put down.
The most troublesome RTS returns, free forever. Easy to pick up, tough to put down.
Free to PlayTacticalRTS