The Best Real-time Games

Update : Microcosmum 2 added at rank #1.
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Microcosmum 2 (2024)

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PC Windows Android

A relaxing strategy game featuring unconventional gameplay. Your objectives include development, evolution, border expansion and protection of your hive.


  • strategy
  • real-time
  • relaxing
  • 4x
  • simulation
  • casual
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • atmospheric
  • meditative
  • space
  • surreal
  • building
  • aliens
  • sci-fi

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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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Retro Commander (2023)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows Android

Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).


  • real-time
  • strategy
  • cross-platform
  • wargame
  • base-building
  • 2.5d
  • multiplayer
  • naval
  • thrilling
  • isometric
  • submarine
  • mech
  • team
  • tutorial
  • tanks

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Dungeons 4 (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows

The Absolute Evil and its trusted *cough* servant, the Dark Elf Thalya, return in Dungeons 4 after the events of its fabulous predecessor to bring about their triumph over the forces of good once more.

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  • cooperative
  • strategy
  • dungeon
  • real-time
  • 2-player
  • demons
  • humor
  • narration
  • city-building
  • pve
  • dark
  • simulation
  • funny
  • fantasy
  • multiplayer

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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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Warcraft Rumble (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone

Warcraft Rumble is a mobile action strategy game where collectible Warcraft Minis come to life to clash in epic melee battles. Whether you choose to play in the massive single player campaign or compete head-to-head in epic PvP battles, prepare to experience the true meaning of joyful chaos.

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  • real-time
  • strategy
  • free-to-play-player
  • rogue-like
  • head-to-head
  • card
  • collectible
  • lane
  • space
  • battle
  • economy
  • boss
  • battler
  • skill

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Planet S (2023)

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PC Windows Android

Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.


  • real-time
  • city-building
  • strategy
  • space
  • building
  • procedural
  • futuristic
  • 3d
  • hex
  • sci-fi
  • atmospheric
  • resource-management
  • management
  • multiplayer
  • grid

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Executive Assault 2 (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

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  • real-time
  • space
  • base-building
  • first-person
  • strategy
  • building
  • fps
  • shooter
  • robots

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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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Pikmin 4 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch

Pikmin 4 is a highly engaging and enjoyable game that focuses on exploration and the feeling of being small in a human world. The addition of Oatchi, a playable character who can jump, swim, and carry the Pikmin army, fundamentally changes the gameplay and adds a new dynamic to the series. Pikmin 4 is a near flawless game that offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

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What we like:
  • Engaging gameplay with new dynamic
  • Unique abilities and challenges with new Pikmin species
  • Strategic night missions
  • Helpful rewind feature
  • Dandori Battles and Challenges add competition and efficiency
What could be improved:
  • Limited co-op mode
  • Constant mention of Dandori can become tiresome
  • Minor issues with Pikmin getting stuck in the environment

  • strategy
  • real-time
  • cooperative
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • battle
  • plant
  • tower-defense
  • squad
  • dungeon
  • split-screen
  • earth
  • adventure
  • resource
  • competitive

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