The Best Real-time tactical Games - Page 2

Update : Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare added at rank #1.
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Last Train Home (2023)

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PC Windows

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.


  • real-time
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • war
  • historical
  • management
  • unforgiving
  • squad
  • survival
  • trains

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.

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  • real-time
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • multiplayer
  • battle
  • competitive
  • tabletop
  • cross-platform
  • war

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Arma Reforger (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy.

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  • military
  • tactical
  • mil-sim
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • real-time
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • war
  • realistic
  • fps
  • shooter-playing
  • cold
  • multiplayer
  • strategy

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Iron Marines Invasion (2023)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

Iron Marines Invasion is an immersive and thrilling real-time strategy game that will put you in the shoes of a galactic commander battling against an existential threat to space-faring life. You'll have to deploy and command a wide variety of units that attacks all on their own, while also building base defenses that work well in combination. With twice as many levels as the original game, Iron Marines Invasion offers you an expansive campaign to planet hop and fight in new locales.


What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay
  • Wide variety of units to command
  • Real-time battles
  • Twice as many levels as the original game
  • Thrilling setpiece battles
What could be improved:
  • Confusing level navigation menu
  • Fewer ways to customize progression through the game
  • Fewer base game unit packs available
  • Some unit duplication in roles
  • Attempts to monetize players too heavily with additional purchases

  • real-time
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • space
  • military
  • rogue-like

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Total War: Pharaoh (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS

In Total War: PHARAOH, the newest entry in the award-winning grand strategy series, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt at the zenith of its power and experience the dramatic events that threaten its destruction.

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  • strategy
  • battle
  • real-time
  • historical
  • tactical
  • war
  • turn-based
  • empire
  • grand-strategy
  • military
  • economy
  • naval

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Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty (2023)

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early access PC Windows

Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.

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  • tactical
  • real-time
  • wargame
  • grand-strategy
  • strategy
  • historical
  • rpg
  • hand-drawn
  • drama
  • sandbox
  • stylized
  • military
  • war
  • story
  • single-player

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Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

In Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, you'll lead a supernatural pirate crew on a thrilling treasure hunt. Use their unique abilities to outsmart enemies and infiltrate fortresses. With time-manipulating powers and strategic choices, you'll become a mastermind in this vibrant, pirate-themed stealth strategy game. Uncover backstories, explore exotic islands, and plot your own path in this epic adventure.


What we like:
  • Well-structured, challenging levels
  • Unique character abilities
  • Inventive, well-paced gameplay
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Non-linear gameplay allows for strategic choices
What could be improved:
  • Slow character progression
  • Simple, unchallenging non-combat scenarios
  • Limited use of time manipulation at higher difficulty levels

  • stealth
  • pirates
  • tactical
  • real-time
  • strategy
  • pause
  • supernatural

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Aliens: Dark Descent (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

In Aliens: Dark Descent, you'll command a squad of Colonial Marines to halt a horrifying Xenomorph outbreak. With open levels, strategic gameplay, and intense squad shooting, you'll be kept on the edge of your seat. Customize your soldiers, manage your resources, and outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you stop the outbreak before it's too late?

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What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay with a unique twist
  • Variety of enemies and maps
  • Rewarding squad building mechanics
  • Solid sound design
  • Well-executed level and environmental design
What could be improved:
  • Unmemorable characters
  • Limited customization options

  • squad
  • real-time
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • aliens
  • stealth
  • horror

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Aliens: Dark Descent Windows (2023)

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PC Windows

Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.


  • squad
  • real-time
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • aliens

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Company of Heroes 3 (2023)

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PC Windows Android Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

Company of Heroes 3 is an explosive real-time strategy game with stunning cinematic presentation and bombastic firefights. With its wide range of content, from single-player to co-op to PvP, and its brilliantly detailed maps and animations, Company of Heroes 3 is sure to provide hours of thrilling entertainment.


What we like:
  • Dynamic campaign mode
  • Beautiful visuals
  • Variety of factions with unique abilities and upgrades
  • Interesting tactical choices in the heat of battle
  • Scripted missions with bespoke objectives
What could be improved:
  • Campaign can be too easy at times
  • Not enough multiplayer maps at launch

  • real-time
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • artillery
  • battle
  • tanks
  • war
  • world-war-2
  • squad
  • cover

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