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354 games like Original War · 1983 – 2025

  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 78Form.38World.13Curated.63Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Pandemic Studios · GameCube, PS2, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareWarTank

    The never-ending war between the Greens and the Tans is reinforced with new strategies and tactics, as this release in 3DO's Army Men series garrisons on the GameCube. Army Men RTS features true 3D graphics and plays out across a variety of

    76 rating4 lists9 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 77Form.42World.13Curated.60Lists.00Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Often paired

    Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfareTank

    Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balka

    68 rating1 list24 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 72Form.44World.19Curated.60Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired

    PlayStation Portable

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareAnimePermadeath

    Valkyria Chronicles 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles on the PS3, which was released exclusively on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. The game takes place two years after the conclusion of the o

    81 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 69Form.27World.25Curated.53Lists1.00Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Eugen Systems · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfare

    Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously.

    80 rating3 lists49 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 67Form.23World.25Curated.64Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired

    Trion Worlds · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareWarTank

    End of Nations was a free to play "tactical" MOBA developed by Trion Worlds. It's development was put on hold in 2013.

    1 listOften paired

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  • Why 66Form.23World.17Curated.64Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    KKnD

    1997

    Krome Studios Melbourne · MS-DOS, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyWarTankBase building

    KKnD, or Krush, Kill 'n' Destroy is a real-time strategy games in the KKnD series. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting, where two factions are fighting for control over the few natural resources left. Each faction has its own

    58 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.29World.35Curated.55Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Linux, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyWarScience fictionWarfare

    Beyond All Reason is an open-source, community-driven real-time strategy game built for epic-scale warfare. Featuring a flow economy, fully simulated projectile physics, and massive battles with thousands of units on the battlefield, it pus

    1 listOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.16World.25Curated.66Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareTankModern military

    Tanktics was a game developed by DMA Design in 1999 for the PC. It was published by Interplay. The objective of the game is to progress through four time periods, building and controlling tanks from that period to fight the "evil black tan

    1 listOften paired

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  • Why 62Form.10World.25Curated.53Lists.46Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Pyro Studios · Windows

    HistoricalIndieReal-time strategyStrategyFantasy

    Your destiny awaits you on the battlefield. As a Roman General on a quest to forge an empire, you will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls, and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Ita

    84 rating4 lists17 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 62Form.16World.35Curated.58Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Cryo Interactive · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyBase buildingResource gatheringFantasy

    The player takes the role of Richard Burton, the nineteenth century explorer. The game begins with a cinematic sequence showing what happens to Burton after he has died – how he comes to enter Riverworld. Riverworld is a real-time strategy

    1 listOften paired

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  • Why 60Form.12World.28Curated.60Lists.63Indie · Real-time strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    0 A.D.

    2021

    Stanislas Dolcini · Berkeley Software Distribution, Linux, Windows +1

    HistoricalIndieReal-time strategyStrategyFantasy

    0 A.D. is a free, open-source, historical Real Time Strategy (RTS) game currently under development by a global group of volunteer game developers. As the leader of an ancient civilization, you must gather the resources you need to raise a

    80 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 60Form.17World.25Curated.58Lists.46Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    HistoricalReal-time strategyStrategyFantasyWarfare

    Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon is a Real Time Strategy game based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

    80 rating2 listsOften paired

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  • Why 59Form.14World.57Curated.50Lists.40Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Linux, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyBase buildingResource gatheringFantasy

    Original mix of adventure and educational game. While you have fun with this game, you will also learn C-BOT, program language that is similar to all C- languages. C-BOT wouldn't allow you to write programs, but it will ease learning of C-

    3 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 57Form.12World.19Curated.57Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired

    Hellbent Games · Nintendo DS

    Real-time strategyStrategyBase buildingLicensed gameFantasy

    Play through six distinct storylines in the game to create your base, buildings and team and deploy your troops for battle! Test your strategies in single-player campaign or Free Play mode to unlock hidden treasures, or play against two of

    64 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Xbox exclusiveWhy 56Form.19World.19Curated.50Lists.00Strategy · Modern warfare · Often paired

    FromSoftware · Xbox 360

    StrategyModern warfareModern militaryVehicle customizationFantasy

    With dozens of parts to choose from, players are able to create their own giant mech. With a built in squad mechanic, Chromehounds' biggest draw was it's persistent online play.

    75 rating2 lists3 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 55Form.19World.13Curated.50Lists.36Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Intelligent Games · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyWarMultiple endingsTank

    Emperor: Battle for Dune represents the seamless combination of cutting-edge 3D graphics and perfected real-time strategy gameplay. In your conquest for the Imperial Throne, choose from 3 unique sides and 5 powerful subgroups to plot a peri

    76 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 55Form.15World.28Curated.50Lists.00Strategy · Modern warfare · Often paired

    Andrew Glaister · Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX +2

    StrategyModern warfareWarModern militaryResource gathering

    Empire! is a game with arcade and strategy in equal measure. You begin with a small Cub Scoutship in the Abatlu system, with your ultimate objective to build a great galactic Empire across the stars. It won't be easy though. You'll have

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 55Form.17World.19Curated.50Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy · Often paired

    Real-time strategyStrategyTankLicensed gameResource gathering

    Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds is a third-person vehicular shooter for the PlayStation, released alongside the RTS for PC for the 100th anniversary of H.G. Wells' book War of the Worlds and 20th of Jeff Wayne's 1978 musical adaption.

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  • Why 54Form.27World.35Curated.19Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Reality Pump Studios · Windows, macOS

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareTankModern military

    World War III: Black Gold takes the player to the near future. The political crisis has been going on for months, leading to worldwide turmoil. A secret conference of the UN Central Geological Commission reveals that worldwide oil reserves

    50 rating1 listAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 53Form.18World.45Curated.24Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    TimeGate Studios · Linux, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyResource gatheringFantasyWarfare

    A real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world where you take on the role of an immortal known as the Kohan. Your race once ruled the world but was devastated in a series of massive cataclysms. As an immortal, you have reawakened to a new

    83 rating2 lists16 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 53Form.29World.19Curated.25Lists1.00Indie · Real-time strategy · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Eugen Systems · Linux, Windows, macOS

    IndieReal-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfare

    Wargame's playable factions are the Warsaw Pact, which is subdivided into the Soviet Union, Communist Poland, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia; and NATO, which is subdivided into the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, West Ge

    76 rating2 lists33 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 47Form.26World.13Curated.19Lists.63Indie · Real-time strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Isotope 244 · Android, Windows, iOS +1

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyModern warfareModern military

    Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to chal

    60 rating1 listAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 46Form.18World.50Curated.14Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Westwood Studios · MS-DOS, PlayStation, PS3 +2

    Real-time strategyStrategyTime travelMultiple endingsResource gathering

    Travel to an alternate universe where dark experiments have permanently altered time. Or have they? Soviet tanks crush city after city while Allied cruisers shell bases. Spies lurk, landmines await, and strange new technologies aid both sid

    85 rating8 lists27 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 46Form.33World.25Curated.13Lists.86Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Wargaming · Windows

    HistoricalReal-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyWar

    In the summer of 1944, the Second World War entered its end-game when the Allies launched two major operations that would drive back German forces on both the Western and Eastern Fronts at once. Their names were Overlord and Bagration. O

    57 rating3 lists19 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Timed PlayStation exclusiveWhy 45Form.30World.13Curated.14Lists.63Indie · Real-time strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Petroglyph Games · PS4, Windows, Xbox One

    IndieReal-time strategyStrategyModern warfareBase building

    8-Bit Armies is a retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 10 co-op m

    52 rating3 lists8.5 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 45Form.40World.25Curated.00Lists1.00Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Imagine Software · Windows, ZX Spectrum

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfareModern military

    Stonkers is controlled either using keyboard or joystick. In the game, the player controls infantry, artillery, tank, and supply-truck units. Combat units consume supplies over time and the player must use the supply units to replenish them

    3 listsAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 44Form.23World.17Curated.16Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Danger Close Games · Windows, macOS

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareWarTank

    Command & Conquer: Generals puts your trigger finger on the pulse of modern warfare. Choose your powerful General to control massive armies of bleeding-edge military weaponry across a globe teetering on the brink of Armageddon. Command one

    80 rating4 lists14 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 43Form.36World.25Curated.07Lists.78Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfareWarfare

    Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. The base game features both the American and Russian factions, more than 100 units and multiple deck specialisations per nation. Broken Arrow brings the genre to a whole n

    2 lists25 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 42Form.20World.25Curated.14Lists.40Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Danger Close Games · PS3, Windows, Xbox 360 +2

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareTime travelWar

    Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is set in an alternate reality from World War II, in which the Western Allies fought the Soviet Union. In Red Alert 3 the Soviet leadership, facing defeat, goes back in time to kill Albert Einstein and prevent

    75 rating8 lists21 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 42Form.30World.18Curated.05Lists1.00Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Like the original, Ground Control II is not a standard base-building RTS game. There is no technical upgrade tree, and no mining for gold, crystals, or any other random mineral to be used as a monetary source. New units are acquired by spen

    75 rating3 lists10 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 42Form.24World.25Curated.13Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    DreamForge Intertainment · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyWarFantasyScience fiction

    War Wind allows you to view this epic struggle through the eyes of four unique races, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and distinctive A.I. A real-time strategy masterwork, War Wind features 28 read-to-play scenarios. A powerful Scen

    73 rating2 lists20 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 42Form.25World.53Curated.06Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Warzone 2100 Project · Browser, FreeBSD, Linux +4

    Real-time strategyStrategyTankBase buildingVehicle customization

    In the late 21st century, NASDA (the North American Strategic Defense Agency) developed and deployed a massive missile defense system, including a network of nuclear-equipped satellites and ground-based launch sites. However, during a routi

    80 rating9 lists23 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 41Form.21World.49Curated.20Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy

    Blitz Games · PlayStation, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareModern militaryScience fiction

    The player gets to play as NORAD or WOPR. According to the game's cover box, the story takes place 20 years after the film: WOPR attempts to exterminate humanity and NORAD tried to stop it. During a mission the player takes control of a veh

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  • Why 40Form.15World.25Curated.11Lists.46Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Haemimont Games · Windows

    HistoricalReal-time strategyStrategyWarFantasy

    Julius Caesar wants to expand his already massive empire and he has his sights set on the lush countryside of Gaul. Celtic Kings: Rage of war brings you the excitement of the Roman conquests in two modes: strategic and adventure. In strate

    70 rating3 lists36 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 40Form.31World.25Curated.07Lists.78Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyHistoricalBird view / Isometric

    On June 6th, 1944 the combined forces of the United States, Great Britain, Canada and France launched the greatest amphibious invasion in the history of the world. The blow fell in Normandy, France - striking Adolph Hitler's Atlantic Wall w

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  • Why 40Form.19World.14Curated.15Lists.53Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Mythos Games · MS-DOS, Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyWarBase building

    Your mission, as X-COM Commander, is to combat alien aggression and uncover their deadly intentions. But Beware! Alien infiltration into the city and its politics could see you under fire from criminal gangs, religious sects, and even the p

    76 rating3 lists33 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 39Form.28World.25Curated.17Lists.58Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Graviteam · Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyWarHistorical

    Want to find yourself in the very center of Kharkov Defence Operation as an army commander? You'll have everything the officers had back then - tanks, gunnery and fearless soldiers. The success of each opposing force is hanging in the balan

    3 listsAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 39Form.37World.25Curated.11Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Dreamcast, PS2, Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareTankModern military

    Conflict Zone is a modern-day war game with 3D graphics. Your every move is being watched by the media so you'll have to act right to make a good impression (rescue civilians,..). The impression you make will also determine how much money y

    60 rating4 listsAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 39Form.31World.00Curated.15Lists.78Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Pandemic Studios · PS2, Windows, Xbox

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfareTank

    Sequel to the critically acclaimed, squad-based/real-time tactical combat game, Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers delivers the most authentic and realistic infantry combat experience ever. As Squad Leader, coordinate the actions of multipl

    72 rating7 lists15 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 39Form.18World.25Curated.13Lists.00Real-time strategy · Strategy

    Development Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    HistoricalReal-time strategyStrategyModern warfareTank

    Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. From the heart of

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  • Why 39Form.27World.45Curated.00Lists1.00Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Zono · Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyAnimeTank

    Lead one of the three warring factions to victory as one of three brothers; Jonus, Stefan or Diego. Only one faction will stand above the rest in the end; Mil-Agro, Rimtech or Neuropa. The Hedoth technology will decide the course of the war

    70 rating2 lists20 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 39Form.15World.25Curated.13Lists.26Real-time strategy · Strategy

    Big Huge Games · Windows, macOS

    HistoricalReal-time strategyStrategyModern warfareWar

    Combining the deep tactical elements of turn-based strategy games with the rapid gameplay of real-time strategy, Rise of Nations puts you in command of one of 18 civilizations over the course of thousands of years of history.

    87 rating7 lists20 h main story

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  • Why 38Form.32World.25Curated.02Lists.46Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    PS5, Windows, Xbox Series

    HistoricalReal-time strategyStrategyBase buildingWarfare

    One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in v

    77 rating10 lists28 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Why 38Form.22World.13Curated.10Lists.42Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Nival · Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsWarfareWorld War IIAction

    As its predecessor and the similar Sudden Strike games, Blitzkrieg 2 focuses on the battles of World War II rather than real-time strategy aspects like base building and resource extraction. The game features many new features and units ove

    81 rating2 lists20 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 38Form.28World.25Curated.05Lists1.00Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Bohemia Interactive · Windows, Xbox 360

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyModern warfareModern military

    Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is a next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80's classic. Set in a vast open archipelago, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action game and strategy elements!

    62 rating5 lists21 h main storyAlso in Real-time tactics games

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  • Why 38Form.31World.56Curated.07Lists.78Real-time strategy · Real-time tactics · Also in Real-time tactics games

    Monte Cristo · Windows

    Real-time strategyReal-time tacticsStrategyHistoricalWarfare

    RTS telling the story about the Russian army battling its way from Moscow to Berlin during WWII

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  • Why 38Form.20World.19Curated.22Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Turbo Tape Games · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyModern warfareWarModern military

    Naval War: Arctic Circle is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game where the player battles enemy naval and aerial forces for power and ultimate world domination. The game includes real units from the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Ru

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  • Why 38Form.13World.33Curated.10Lists.63Real-time strategy · Strategy · Also in Real-time strategy games

    Slipgate Ironworks · Windows

    Real-time strategyStrategyWarScience fictionWarfare

    Tempest Rising seamlessly merges the classic action of real-time strategy (RTS) games from the ‘90s and 2000s with modern production and performance standards. Encounter a battle-scarred 1997 in an alternate timeline where the Cuban Missile

    82 rating2 lists17 h main storyAlso in Real-time strategy games

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