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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
FireFly Studios FireFly Studios
Oct 2013 17,406 reviews 98% Positive

Experience the epic battles of the Crusades in Stronghold Crusader HD. Engage in historic campaigns, confront challenging AI opponents, and explore over 100 skirmish missions. Lead legendary figures like Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in this classic strategy game with updated graphics.

Military Real Time Tactics City Builder Medieval Colony Sim Building
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Omelet You Cook
Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose SchuBox Games, Gamersky Games
Feb 2026 1,414 reviews 97% Positive

Assemble the perfect omelet while racing against an increasing score threshold. Unlock new ingredients and explore combinations to overcome challenges. Can you create the ultimate omelet and achieve high scores?

Strategy Cooking Action Action Roguelike Deckbuilding Score Attack
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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Gas Powered Games Square Enix
Sep 2011 9,769 reviews 96% Positive

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by the Infinite War, humanity's last hope lies in uniting old foes against a cunning, technologically advanced enemy. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance offers epic RTS gameplay with new factions, units, and a gripping campaign to save mankind from extinction.

Strategy RTS Sci-fi Multiplayer Singleplayer Grand Strategy
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Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Dark Crusade
Relic Entertainment SEGA
Aug 2007 7,577 reviews 96% Positive

In this epic strategy game, players control one of seven races, including the newly added Tau and Necron, battling for supremacy over the desert planet Kronus. Engage in a deep single-player campaign or multiplayer matches across 12 maps, customizing heroes and armies while experiencing unique storylines.

Strategy RTS Base Building Sci-fi Multiplayer Singleplayer
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Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
Knuckle Cracker Knuckle Cracker
Mar 2014 4,068 reviews 96% Positive

Creeper World 3 is a strategy simulation game where players combat a fluid-like substance over terraformable terrain. Adapt your base, weapons, and strategies in missions of varying length and complexity. Create and share custom maps and scripts in a vibrant online community, featuring thermodynamic physics and an expansive range of missions.

Tower Defense Strategy Indie RTS Singleplayer Sci-fi
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Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Relic Entertainment, THQ Nordic THQ Nordic
Nov 2015 1,567 reviews 96% Positive

"Impossible Creatures" is a 3-D real-time strategy game set in a fantastical 1930s world. Players create genetically-altered mutant armies using Earth's animals to combat an evil villain across diverse islands, featuring compelling campaigns, online multiplayer, and limitless creature combinations for strategic gameplay.

Strategy RTS Singleplayer Multiplayer Base Building Real-Time
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Age of Empires II (Retired)
SkyBox Labs, Hidden Path Entertainment Xbox Game Studios
Apr 2013 84,584 reviews 96% Positive

Age of Empires II: HD Edition revitalizes the classic strategy game, featuring all original campaigns and 18 civilizations across history. Players can engage in single-player or challenge others online for world domination. Experience the beloved mix of strategy and history in high definition.

Strategy RTS Medieval Multiplayer Classic Historical
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Relic Entertainment Relic Entertainment
Aug 2007 8,732 reviews 95% Positive

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition is a definitive real-time strategy game set in a grim future where alien races battle humanity. Customize your armies, engage in a gripping single-player campaign, and master four unique races in dynamic multiplayer battles across expanded maps and features.

Strategy RTS Base Building Sci-fi Multiplayer Real-Time
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Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
Relic Entertainment SEGA
Mar 2008 13,546 reviews 95% Positive

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm is the final expansion of the acclaimed RTS, featuring nine playable armies, including Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar. Players engage in interplanetary warfare across 34 maps, with enhanced customization and air units for strategic domination over the solar system.

Strategy RTS Base Building Sci-fi Multiplayer Real-Time
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Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
SkyBox Labs, Big Huge Games Xbox Game Studios
Jun 2014 13,194 reviews 95% Positive

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition is a real-time strategy game covering all historical eras. Players start from a single city, gather resources, construct wonders, and expand their military across diverse terrains. It features 18 nations, over 100 military units, and includes single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes.

Strategy RTS Classic Historical Multiplayer Nostalgia
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Original War
Altar Games Bohemia Interactive
Jan 2014 1,797 reviews 94% Positive

In Original War, lead an American geological expedition in Siberia that uncovers a mysterious mineral capable of powering an ancient alien artifact. Navigate the challenges of exploration and unveil the secrets hidden within the extraterrestrial capsule.

Strategy RTS Sci-fi Singleplayer Real-Time with Pause Time Travel
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Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
SkyBox Labs, Ensemble Studios Xbox Game Studios
May 2014 31,695 reviews 93% Positive

Age of Mythology: Extended Edition is a classic real-time strategy game where players control mythological heroes and creatures, calling upon gods for destruction. Includes improved visuals, multiplayer features, and new campaigns in the upcoming 2024 retold version.

Strategy Mythology RTS Classic Multiplayer Nostalgia
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S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
Kite Games WhisperGames, Assemble Entertainment
May 2019 998 reviews 93% Positive

S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster revitalizes the classic real-time strategy game with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Choose between Rabbit and Pig armies in two extensive campaigns and multiplayer battles for up to 8 players. Experience revised textures, modern resolutions, and bonus content like the original soundtrack and art book.

Strategy RTS Retro Funny Real Time Tactics Tanks
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Knights of Honor
Black Sea Studios Ltd Paradox Interactive
Feb 2009 2,137 reviews 93% Positive

Lead your kingdom from humble beginnings to power and prestige through war, diplomacy, and economic growth. Utilize a unique Knight-management system, enhance their skills, develop estates, and strike strategic alliances while protecting against enemies and treachery in this immersive strategy game.

Strategy Medieval Grand Strategy RTS Historical War
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STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga
Ensemble Studios Disney, Lucasfilm
Mar 2016 3,898 reviews 92% Positive

Command vast armies in the Star Wars™: Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga through intense real-time strategy battles. Choose factions like the Galactic Empire or Rebel Alliance and engage in campaigns across varied terrains. Expand with the Clone Campaigns addon and create custom missions in this epic galactic conflict.

Retro Strategy RTS Action Multiplayer Singleplayer

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