Top 20 Best Real Time Strategy Games
Included here is a list of some of hte best real time
strategy games that have been released for the PC. Real time strategy
games (RTS) offer an excellent blend of action and strategy. The
majority of RTS games are played in a bird's eye or top down perspective
allowing players easy navigation and the ability jump around to control
units and buildings across game maps, environments and campaigns.
Unlike turn based strategy games where you have the ability to take your
time, in real time strategy games, all movement, construction, combat,
research and more are all occurring in real time.
1. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty
Activision
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Release Date: July 27, 2010
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Ten years in the making Starcraft II doesn't break a lot of new ground, but it doesn't need to with proven game play mechanics, an intuitive and simple interface that all work together to give us a near flawless real time strategy gaming experience. Clearly one of the top games of 2010 and the top real time strategy game released in the past few years.
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Release Date: July 27, 2010
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Ten years in the making Starcraft II doesn't break a lot of new ground, but it doesn't need to with proven game play mechanics, an intuitive and simple interface that all work together to give us a near flawless real time strategy gaming experience. Clearly one of the top games of 2010 and the top real time strategy game released in the past few years.
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2. Company of Heroes
THQ
Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: World War II
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
It was a tough decision for my number one real time strategy game, both are unmatched in their own ways. Even after four years since it's release Company of Heroes, still looks fantastic. The game contains an engaging and challenging single player campaign and multipalyer skirmishes. Relic Entertainment has give the game new life with Company of Heroes Online which is a free to play full version the multiplayer game. There are also two stand alone expansions for Company of Heroes, Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor, that add new units and factions.
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Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: World War II
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
It was a tough decision for my number one real time strategy game, both are unmatched in their own ways. Even after four years since it's release Company of Heroes, still looks fantastic. The game contains an engaging and challenging single player campaign and multipalyer skirmishes. Relic Entertainment has give the game new life with Company of Heroes Online which is a free to play full version the multiplayer game. There are also two stand alone expansions for Company of Heroes, Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor, that add new units and factions.
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3. Empire: Total War
SEGA
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Release Date: Mar 4, 2009
Genre: Turn Based Strategy, Real Time Tactics
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Empire: Total War is one of two Total War games in my list of top real time strategy games. It continues the tradition of doing an excellent job of blending both turn based strategy and real time tactics. With a sweeping single player campaign and equally grand multiplayer modes, the game will have players spanning the globe in this ultimate game of conquest.
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Release Date: Mar 4, 2009
Genre: Turn Based Strategy, Real Time Tactics
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Empire: Total War is one of two Total War games in my list of top real time strategy games. It continues the tradition of doing an excellent job of blending both turn based strategy and real time tactics. With a sweeping single player campaign and equally grand multiplayer modes, the game will have players spanning the globe in this ultimate game of conquest.
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4. Sins of a Solar Empire
Stardock
Watch The Trailer Release Date: Feb 4, 2008
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
If you're looking for a relatively slower paced real time strategy experience Sins of a Solar Empire is a perfect match. This space based real time strategy contains plenty of action coupled with slower paced strategizing. There are endless possibilities in the dozens of planets, galaxies and asteroids available to conquer. No two games are alike due to all the different factions to choose from each with it's own array of ships, technology, and upgrades.
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Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
If you're looking for a relatively slower paced real time strategy experience Sins of a Solar Empire is a perfect match. This space based real time strategy contains plenty of action coupled with slower paced strategizing. There are endless possibilities in the dozens of planets, galaxies and asteroids available to conquer. No two games are alike due to all the different factions to choose from each with it's own array of ships, technology, and upgrades.
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5. World In Conflict
Ubisoft
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Release Date: Sep 18 2007
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Alternate History
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
World in Conflict is a real-time tactical game set in 1989 just before the fall of the Soviet Union. However in World in Conflict, the Soviet Union does not fall and the world spirals into conflict. The game contains three game modes; a single player campaign, skirmish mode and multiplayer mode. Players can choose from one of two factions in the single player campaign (USA or NATO), while multiplayer allows for play as USA, NATO or the Soviet Union.
Release Date: Sep 18 2007
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Theme: Alternate History
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
World in Conflict is a real-time tactical game set in 1989 just before the fall of the Soviet Union. However in World in Conflict, the Soviet Union does not fall and the world spirals into conflict. The game contains three game modes; a single player campaign, skirmish mode and multiplayer mode. Players can choose from one of two factions in the single player campaign (USA or NATO), while multiplayer allows for play as USA, NATO or the Soviet Union.
6. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
THQ
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Release Date: Feb 19, 2009
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
In Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II players take command of one of four factions, Space Marines, Eldar, Orks and Tyranid as they battle for supremacy in the Warhammer Universe. The game includes a non-linear single player campaign that cam be played with a friend in co-op mode as well as a full multiplayer mode in which players can battle in skirmishes against other factions.
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Release Date: Feb 19, 2009
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
In Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II players take command of one of four factions, Space Marines, Eldar, Orks and Tyranid as they battle for supremacy in the Warhammer Universe. The game includes a non-linear single player campaign that cam be played with a friend in co-op mode as well as a full multiplayer mode in which players can battle in skirmishes against other factions.
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7. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Blizzard
Release Date: Jul 3, 2002
Theme: Fantasy
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos was a classic from the first day of it's release, back in 2002, which also makes it the oldest game on my list. The success of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos put the World of Warcraft wheels in motion which along with the internet has transformed computer games. While Warcraft III is a far cry from the graphics/gameplay of WoW, it still has plenty of life left. The Warcraft III Battle Chest includes both the full game and expansions. There's also the Dota custom campaign that has been so successful that Dota 2 will be released as a stand alone game in 2011.
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Theme: Fantasy
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos was a classic from the first day of it's release, back in 2002, which also makes it the oldest game on my list. The success of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos put the World of Warcraft wheels in motion which along with the internet has transformed computer games. While Warcraft III is a far cry from the graphics/gameplay of WoW, it still has plenty of life left. The Warcraft III Battle Chest includes both the full game and expansions. There's also the Dota custom campaign that has been so successful that Dota 2 will be released as a stand alone game in 2011.
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8. Medieval II: Total War
SEGA
Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player
The second of three Total War games in my list of top RTS games, Medieval II: Total War takes players into the middle ages as they choose from more than a dozen factions to conquer Europe with. The game includes a objective based campaign mode as well as a grand campaign in which players main objective is conquest of the entire map. Epic medieval battles await across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the New World with literally tens of thousands of units
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Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player
The second of three Total War games in my list of top RTS games, Medieval II: Total War takes players into the middle ages as they choose from more than a dozen factions to conquer Europe with. The game includes a objective based campaign mode as well as a grand campaign in which players main objective is conquest of the entire map. Epic medieval battles await across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the New World with literally tens of thousands of units
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9. Age of Empires III
Microsoft
Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The oldest game on my list at a little over five years old, Age of Empires III is starting to look a little dated, but that doesn't mean that the game play and significance of the game and series is and if you hope into an online game you'll still see plenty of people looking for a match. In Age of Empires III, you control one of eight European colonial powers fighting for a foothold in the New World. Watch for the new Age of Empires Online coming in 2011.
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Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The oldest game on my list at a little over five years old, Age of Empires III is starting to look a little dated, but that doesn't mean that the game play and significance of the game and series is and if you hope into an online game you'll still see plenty of people looking for a match. In Age of Empires III, you control one of eight European colonial powers fighting for a foothold in the New World. Watch for the new Age of Empires Online coming in 2011.
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10. Supreme Commander
THQ
Release Date: Feb 16, 2007
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: E10+
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Set in the 37tth century, Supreme Commander is a sci-fi real time strategy game that puts you in control of one of three factions. The game begins with a single Armored Command Unit which players use to build up their base and units. The single player campaign contains 6 missions for each of the three factions that are part of the game. There's also a multiplayer mode in which you can compete against others online in skirmish matches with up to eight players. Screenshots | Demo
11. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
EA
Release Date: Mar 28, 2007
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars continues the struggle between GDI and NOD in this third and one of the best titles in the popular Command & Conquer series of RTS games. The game has all of the base building, units and teching that gamers have come to love from the series. The game includes both a single player campaign as well as multiplayer skirmish mode.
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Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars continues the struggle between GDI and NOD in this third and one of the best titles in the popular Command & Conquer series of RTS games. The game has all of the base building, units and teching that gamers have come to love from the series. The game includes both a single player campaign as well as multiplayer skirmish mode.
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12. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
EA
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Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Have you ever wondered what the world would have been like if Hitler had never risen to power? If Albert Einstein had been killed as a younger man? How different would today be if there was such a change to the space-time continuum? Red Alert 3 presents such an alternate history in a fun, challenging and great looking real time strategy game. Red Alert 3 contains both a single player campaign as well as multiplayer modes that support skirmish battles online on various maps.
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Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Have you ever wondered what the world would have been like if Hitler had never risen to power? If Albert Einstein had been killed as a younger man? How different would today be if there was such a change to the space-time continuum? Red Alert 3 presents such an alternate history in a fun, challenging and great looking real time strategy game. Red Alert 3 contains both a single player campaign as well as multiplayer modes that support skirmish battles online on various maps.
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13. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II
EA
Release Date: Feb 26, 2006
Theme: Fantasy
Rating:T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II is set in the same time frame of the movies, book, and original Battle for Middle-Earth game. However, BFME2 takes players on the path of the lesser known northern battles not seen in the movies or original game. It contains three distinct game play modes; campaign, skirmish, and War of the Ring. In addition, there is multiplayer player capability for both skirmish and War of the Ring game modes.
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Theme: Fantasy
Rating:T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II is set in the same time frame of the movies, book, and original Battle for Middle-Earth game. However, BFME2 takes players on the path of the lesser known northern battles not seen in the movies or original game. It contains three distinct game play modes; campaign, skirmish, and War of the Ring. In addition, there is multiplayer player capability for both skirmish and War of the Ring game modes.
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14. Hearts of Iron III
Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Aug 7, 2009
Theme: World War II
Rating: E for Everyone
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Hearts of Iron III is the latest version of the World War II grand strategy game which allows players to control virtually any nation that existed during the 1936-1945. Hearts of Iron III includes all of the micro management that the series is famous for, with the ability to manage every aspect of your nation including economy, manufacturing, technology, research, politics and more. The game also includes new territories as a fresh vintage looking map of the world. The game looks more like a turn based strategy but all diplomacy, combat and events happen in real time.
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Theme: World War II
Rating: E for Everyone
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Hearts of Iron III is the latest version of the World War II grand strategy game which allows players to control virtually any nation that existed during the 1936-1945. Hearts of Iron III includes all of the micro management that the series is famous for, with the ability to manage every aspect of your nation including economy, manufacturing, technology, research, politics and more. The game also includes new territories as a fresh vintage looking map of the world. The game looks more like a turn based strategy but all diplomacy, combat and events happen in real time.
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15. Napoleon: Total War
SEGA
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Release Date: Feb 23, 2010
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Napoleon: Total War is the third Total War title in my top RTS games list and much like Empire: Total War, half of the game is played on a turn based strategy map while battles are conducted in real time with literally thousands of troops. With 8 playable factions Napoleon: Total War covers the four single player campaigns that follow the career of the famous Emperor of France.
Release Date: Feb 23, 2010
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Napoleon: Total War is the third Total War title in my top RTS games list and much like Empire: Total War, half of the game is played on a turn based strategy map while battles are conducted in real time with literally thousands of troops. With 8 playable factions Napoleon: Total War covers the four single player campaigns that follow the career of the famous Emperor of France.
16. Victoria II
Paradox Interactive
Release Date: Aug 13, 2010
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Victoria II is a grand strategy game in the mold of Hearts of Iron. In it players will control 19th century nations as they vie for colonies and supremacy through diplomacy and conquest. Game contains a large and detailed campaign map in which events and combat occur in real time. With more than 200 playable nations, Victoria II doesn't leave a stone unturned and a single game provide hour upon hour of strategy gaming for days even weeks at a time. It's definitely not for someone looking for a quick and easy game but should be a delight for those looking to control every minute detail of their nation.
Theme: Historical
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Victoria II is a grand strategy game in the mold of Hearts of Iron. In it players will control 19th century nations as they vie for colonies and supremacy through diplomacy and conquest. Game contains a large and detailed campaign map in which events and combat occur in real time. With more than 200 playable nations, Victoria II doesn't leave a stone unturned and a single game provide hour upon hour of strategy gaming for days even weeks at a time. It's definitely not for someone looking for a quick and easy game but should be a delight for those looking to control every minute detail of their nation.
17. Demigod
Stardock
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Release Date: April 14, 2009
Theme: Fantasy/
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Demigod is an action, real time tactical strategy game with role-playing elements. In it players choose a demigod they lead into arena battle against another demigod in hopes of moving closer to becoming a true god. The game has been expanded to include more demigods from the original 8 that were included in the initial release. It's an original game that provides an excellent single and multiplayer gaming experience.
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Release Date: April 14, 2009
Theme: Fantasy/
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Demigod is an action, real time tactical strategy game with role-playing elements. In it players choose a demigod they lead into arena battle against another demigod in hopes of moving closer to becoming a true god. The game has been expanded to include more demigods from the original 8 that were included in the initial release. It's an original game that provides an excellent single and multiplayer gaming experience.
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18. R.U.S.E.
Ubisoft
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R.U.S.E. is a World War II real time strategy that includes both a single player campaign and online multiplayer modes. The single player campaign is only playable as the United States, however you can play as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and the Soviet Union in the multiplayer modes. The main premise behind R.U.S.E. is for players to use tricks, decoys or ruses to out smart their enemy and gain an advantage in battles.
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R.U.S.E. is a World War II real time strategy that includes both a single player campaign and online multiplayer modes. The single player campaign is only playable as the United States, however you can play as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and the Soviet Union in the multiplayer modes. The main premise behind R.U.S.E. is for players to use tricks, decoys or ruses to out smart their enemy and gain an advantage in battles.
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19. Supreme Commander 2
Square Enix
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Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: E10+
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Supreme Commander 2 is the follow up to the hit real time strategy game Supreme Commander and is set 25 years after the events of Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance. Factions returning in Supreme Commander from the previous SC titles include the Cybran, United Earth Federation and the Illuminate. Is an excellent follow up to a great RTS game (original Supreme Commander), the single player campaign is fun and challenging and the online multiplayer skirmishes are both competitive and addictive to play.
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Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: E10+
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Supreme Commander 2 is the follow up to the hit real time strategy game Supreme Commander and is set 25 years after the events of Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance. Factions returning in Supreme Commander from the previous SC titles include the Cybran, United Earth Federation and the Illuminate. Is an excellent follow up to a great RTS game (original Supreme Commander), the single player campaign is fun and challenging and the online multiplayer skirmishes are both competitive and addictive to play.
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20. Men of War
1C
Release Date: Mar 10, 2009
Theme: World War II
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Men of War is a World War II real time strategy game and sequel to Faced of War. Men of War features missions/campaigns in Europe, the Soviet Union, Greece and North Africa. There are three campaigns in all one for the Allies, Germans and Soviets. The multiplayer mode also includes Japan as a playable country. Men of War has three stand alone expansions; Red Tide, Assault Squad, and Vietnam.
Theme: World War II
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Men of War is a World War II real time strategy game and sequel to Faced of War. Men of War features missions/campaigns in Europe, the Soviet Union, Greece and North Africa. There are three campaigns in all one for the Allies, Germans and Soviets. The multiplayer mode also includes Japan as a playable country. Men of War has three stand alone expansions; Red Tide, Assault Squad, and Vietnam.
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