Difficult Real Time Strategy games
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Games like Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, They Are Billions, and Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 12, 2026

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    1
    Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
    2018February 2018 by Tantalus Media
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.96 Good--
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    2
    They Are Billions
    2019June 2019 by Numantian Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    6.63 Okay++
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    3
    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
    2016December 2016 by Mimimi Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.58 Okay+
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    4
    Door Kickers: Action Squad
    2018September 2018 by PixelShard
    Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy
    Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy
    6.52 Okay+
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    5
    One Step From Eden
    2020March 2020 by Thomas Moon Kang
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    6.47 Okay+
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    6
    Banished
    2014February 2014 by Shining Rock Software
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.44 Okay+
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    7
    Desperados III
    2020June 2020 by Mimimi Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.43 Okay+
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    8
    Gladiator Guild Manager
    2024June 2024 by Entertainment Forge
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport
    6.35 Okay
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    9
    Kingdom Rush
    2011December 2011 by Ironhide Game Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    6.30 Okay
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    10
    Kingdom Rush Origins
    2014November 2014 by Ironhide Game Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    6.26 Okay
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    11
    Shortest Trip to Earth
    2018October 2018 by Interactive Fate
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.25 Okay
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    12
    Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom
    1998September 1998 by Joymania Entertainment
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.17 Okay
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    13
    Diplomacy is Not an Option
    2024October 2024 by Door 407
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.16 Okay
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    14
    Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    2022October 2022 by Walternate Realities
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.15 Okay
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    15
    Wargame: AirLand Battle
    2013May 2013 by Eugen Systems
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.10 Okay-
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    16
    Kingdom Rush Frontiers
    2013June 2013 by Ironhide Game Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    6.09 Okay-
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    17
    Plague Inc: Evolved
    2015September 2015 by Ndemic Creations
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    6.05 Okay-
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    18
    Bad North
    2018August 2018 by Plausible Concept
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    6.05 Okay-
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    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko’s Choice
    2021December 2021 by Mimimi Games
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    6.00 Okay-
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    20
    Dungeon of the Endless
    2014October 2014 by Amplitude Studios
    Platform, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    Platform, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    5.76 Okay--
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    21
    DEFCON
    2006September 2006 by Introversion Software
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.76 Okay--
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    22
    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
    2016April 2016 by Tindalos Interactive
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    5.75 Okay--
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    23
    AI War 2
    2019October 2019 by Arcen Games, LLC
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.74 Okay--
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    24
    Door Kickers
    2014October 2014 by KillHouse Games
    Shooter, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy
    Shooter, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy
    5.72 Okay--
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    25
    Hearts of Iron III
    2009August 2009 by Paradox Interactive
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical
    5.66 Okay--
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    26
    DeadCore
    2014October 2014 by 5 Bits Games
    Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy
    Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy
    5.60 Mediocre++
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    27
    Super Sanctum TD
    2013May 2013 by Coffee Stain Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.56 Mediocre++
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    28
    Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
    2009September 2009
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.46 Mediocre++
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    29
    Battlerite
    2017November 2017 by Stunlock Studios
    Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    5.38 Mediocre++
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    30
    Revenge of the Titans
    2011March 2011 by Puppy Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction
    5.38 Mediocre++
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    31
    Wargame: Red Dragon
    2014April 2014 by Eugen Systems
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    5.28 Mediocre+
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    32
    Legion TD 2
    2021October 2021 by AutoAttack Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.27 Mediocre+
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    33
    Original War
    2001June 2001 by ALTAR Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    5.06 Mediocre
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    34
    Brütal Legend
    2009October 2009 by Double Fine Productions
    Music, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    Music, Real Time Strategy, Simulator
    5.01 Mediocre
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    35
    NeuroVoider
    2016August 2016 by Flying Oak Games
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    4.95 Mediocre
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    36
    Screeps: World
    2016November 2016 by Screeps
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.91 Mediocre
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    37
    Swords & Soldiers II: Shawarmageddon
    2018November 2018 by Ronimo Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Arcade
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Arcade
    4.91 Mediocre
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    38
    AI War: Fleet Command
    2009May 2009 by Arcen Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.88 Mediocre
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    39
    Tower Wars
    2012July 2012 by SuperVillain Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical
    4.85 Mediocre-
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    40
    Anomaly: Warzone Earth
    2011April 2011 by 11 bit studios
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    4.84 Mediocre-
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    41
    Wildcat Gun Machine
    2022May 2022 by Chunkybox Games
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Arcade
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Arcade
    4.71 Mediocre-
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    42
    Mitos.is: The Game
    2015June 2015 by Freakinware Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.46 Mediocre--
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    43
    Minion Masters
    2019May 2019 by BetaDwarf
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    4.40 Mediocre--
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    44
    Gratuitous Space Battles
    2009November 2009 by Positech Games
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    4.09 Weak+
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    45
    Hunger Dungeon
    2016December 2016 by Buka Game Studio
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy
    2.64 Bad+
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    46
    S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
    2019May 2019 by Kite Games
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Comedy
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Comedy
    Needs more reviews
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    47
    Wargame: European Escalation
    2012February 2012 by Eugen Systems
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    48
    Detour: Highway Simulator
    2011May 2011 by Sandswept Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Business
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Business
    Needs more reviews
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    49
    iBomber Defense Pacific
    2012March 2012 by Cobra Mobile
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Difficult
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Difficult
    Needs more reviews
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    50
    Hot Brass
    2021February 2021 by Walk with Kings
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    51
    Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
    2001April 2001 by Spellbound Entertainment
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Needs more reviews
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    52
    Call to Arms: Gates of Hell
    2021June 2021 by Barbedwire Studios
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    53
    Children of a Dead Earth
    2016September 2016 by Q Switched Productions, LLC
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    54
    Death Crown
    2019August 2019 by Stas Pisarev
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy
    Needs more reviews
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    55
    Blitzkrieg 3
    2017June 2017 by Nival
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical
    Needs more reviews
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    56
    Sid Meier's Pirates!
    2004November 2004 by Firaxis Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator
    Needs more reviews
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