Best Difficult Real Time Strategy games

Difficult Real Time Strategy games

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 1, 2026

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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

2018 February 2018 by Tantalus Media

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.96 Excellent--

Rating Age of Empires: Definitive Edition

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They Are Billions

2019 June 2019 by Numantian Games

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

6.63 Good++

Rating They Are Billions

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

2016 December 2016 by Mimimi Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.58 Good+

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Door Kickers: Action Squad

2018 September 2018 by PixelShard

Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy

Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy

6.52 Good+

Rating Door Kickers: Action Squad

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One Step From Eden

2020 March 2020 by Thomas Moon Kang

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG

6.47 Good+

Rating One Step From Eden

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Banished

2014 February 2014 by Shining Rock Software

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.44 Good+

Rating Banished

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Desperados III

2020 June 2020 by Mimimi Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.43 Good+

Rating Desperados III

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Kingdom Rush

2011 December 2011 by Ironhide Game Studio

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

6.30 Good

Rating Kingdom Rush

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Kingdom Rush Origins

2014 November 2014 by Ironhide Game Studio

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

6.26 Good

Rating Kingdom Rush Origins

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Shortest Trip to Earth

2018 October 2018 by Interactive Fate

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.25 Good

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Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom

1998 September 1998 by Joymania Entertainment

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.17 Good

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Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

2022 October 2022 by Walternate Realities

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.15 Good

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Wargame: AirLand Battle

2013 May 2013 by Eugen Systems

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.10 Good-

Rating Wargame: AirLand Battle

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers

2013 June 2013 by Ironhide Game Studio

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

6.09 Good-

Rating Kingdom Rush Frontiers

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Plague Inc: Evolved

2015 September 2015 by Ndemic Creations

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

6.05 Good-

Rating Plague Inc: Evolved

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Bad North

2018 August 2018 by Plausible Concept

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

6.05 Good-

Rating Bad North

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko’s Choice

2021 December 2021 by Mimimi Games

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Puzzle, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

5.99 Good-

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Gladiator Guild Manager

2024 June 2024 by Entertainment Forge

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Sport

5.95 Good-

Rating Gladiator Guild Manager

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Dungeon of the Endless

2014 October 2014 by Amplitude Studios

Platform, Real Time Strategy, RPG

Platform, Real Time Strategy, RPG

5.76 Good--

Rating Dungeon of the Endless

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DEFCON

2006 September 2006 by Introversion Software

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.76 Good--

Rating DEFCON

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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

2016 April 2016 by Tindalos Interactive

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

5.75 Good--

Rating Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

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AI War 2

2019 October 2019 by Arcen Games, LLC

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.74 Good--

Rating AI War 2

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Door Kickers

2014 October 2014 by KillHouse Games

Shooter, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy

Shooter, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy

5.72 Good--

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Hearts of Iron III

2009 August 2009 by Paradox Interactive

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical

5.66 Good--

Rating Hearts of Iron III

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DeadCore

2014 October 2014 by 5 Bits Games

Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy

Shooter, Platform, Real Time Strategy

5.60 Decent++

Rating DeadCore

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Super Sanctum TD

2013 May 2013 by Coffee Stain Studios

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

5.56 Decent++

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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

2009 September 2009 by

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.46 Decent++

Rating Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

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Battlerite

2017 November 2017 by Stunlock Studios

Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Fighting, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

5.38 Decent++

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Revenge of the Titans

2011 March 2011 by Puppy Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Science fiction

5.38 Decent++

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Wargame: Red Dragon

2014 April 2014 by Eugen Systems

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

5.28 Decent+

Rating Wargame: Red Dragon

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Legion TD 2

2021 October 2021 by AutoAttack Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

5.26 Decent+

Rating Legion TD 2

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Original War

2001 June 2001 by ALTAR Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

5.06 Decent

Rating Original War

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Brütal Legend

2009 October 2009 by Double Fine Productions

Music, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

Music, Real Time Strategy, Simulator

5.01 Decent

Rating Brütal Legend

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NeuroVoider

2016 August 2016 by Flying Oak Games

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG

4.95 Decent

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Swords & Soldiers II: Shawarmageddon

2018 November 2018 by Ronimo Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Arcade

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Arcade

4.90 Decent

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Screeps: World

2016 November 2016 by Screeps

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.90 Decent

Rating Screeps: World

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AI War: Fleet Command

2009 May 2009 by Arcen Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.88 Decent

Rating AI War: Fleet Command

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Tower Wars

2012 July 2012 by SuperVillain Studios

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Historical

4.85 Decent-

Rating Tower Wars

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth

2011 April 2011 by 11 bit studios

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

4.84 Decent-

Rating Anomaly: Warzone Earth

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Wildcat Gun Machine

2022 May 2022 by Chunkybox Games

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Arcade

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Arcade

4.71 Decent-

Rating Wildcat Gun Machine

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Mitos.is: The Game

2015 June 2015 by Freakinware Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.46 Decent--

Rating Mitos.is: The Game

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Minion Masters

2019 May 2019 by BetaDwarf

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy

4.40 Decent--

Rating Minion Masters

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Gratuitous Space Battles

2009 November 2009 by Positech Games

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

4.09 Mediocre+

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Hunger Dungeon

2016 December 2016 by Buka Game Studio

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Fantasy

2.64 Flawed+

Rating Hunger Dungeon

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S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster

2019 May 2019 by Kite Games

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Comedy

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Comedy

Needs more reviews

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Wargame: European Escalation

2012 February 2012 by Eugen Systems

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Wargame: European Escalation

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Detour: Highway Simulator

2011 May 2011 by Sandswept Studios

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Business

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Business

Needs more reviews

Rating Detour: Highway Simulator

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iBomber Defense Pacific

2012 March 2012 by Cobra Mobile

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Difficult

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Difficult

Needs more reviews

Rating iBomber Defense Pacific

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Hot Brass

2021 February 2021 by Walk with Kings

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Shooter, Real Time Strategy, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Hot Brass

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Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

2001 April 2001 by Spellbound Entertainment

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Needs more reviews

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Call to Arms: Gates of Hell

2021 June 2021 by Barbedwire Studios

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Call to Arms: Gates of Hell

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Children of a Dead Earth

2016 September 2016 by Q Switched Productions, LLC

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Children of a Dead Earth

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Death Crown

2019 August 2019 by Stas Pisarev

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Real Time Strategy, Simulator, Strategy

Needs more reviews

Rating Death Crown

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Blitzkrieg 3

2017 June 2017 by Nival

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Real Time Strategy, Strategy, Tactical

Needs more reviews

Rating Blitzkrieg 3

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Sid Meier's Pirates!

2004 November 2004 by Firaxis Games

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

Real Time Strategy, RPG, Simulator

Needs more reviews

Rating Sid Meier's Pirates!

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