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Looking for games like Grunt Work? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Interloper, Anomaly 2 or Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interloper.

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  3. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Command & Conquer Red Alert pushed the envelope for the RTS genre in the mid-1990s and became one of the most iconic strategy games of all time. Command & Conquer: Red Alert gives you the opportunity to be more devious, cunning, and ruthless than ever before. Red Alert puts the fate of the world in your hands! Counterstrike, the exciting expansion pack to Red Alert, is full of clandest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    58% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Most stories end with the death of the protagonist. For Xzus, death is where things started to get really interesting... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory.

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  5. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 689 reviews

    Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forged Battalion.

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  6. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 292 reviews

    A combination of Action RPG and Tower Defense: slay monsters, find weapons, upgrade your armies, defend your base… Prevent humanity from extinction at the hands of monsters from Greek mythology and ancient tribes. Don't let them cross the gate, commander! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legendary Hoplite.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    61% User Score Based on 577 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Originally a jam game, Crown and Council is a casual strategy game of geopolitical drama. Conquer, expand, build and develop your kingdom, until all your foes are crushed! Crown and Council relied on procedural generation for the 75 included maps. The generator is built into the game, and you can generate new maps on the fly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown and Council.

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  8. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

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  9. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    82% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    The player can take control of American, British, Russian, or German forces to play out battles that are set in World War II. The game is primarily a strategy game, but the player can take control of his or her forces and direct them with the keyboard and mouse for additional depth of control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soldiers: Heroes of World War II.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    An action rogue-like inspired by MMO healing mechanics. Heal, shield and resurrect your way through procedural dungeons filled with powerful items, deadly enemies, and the most incompetent party imaginable! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looking For Heals.

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  11. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 3 reviews

    Sequel to one of the hit RTS games of the last generation, Mushroom Wars 2 introduces hero characters with customizable skins, reimagined campaigns for each race of Mushroom folk, even wilder competitive multiplayer, as well as a visual overhaul, while preserving the core gameplay mechanics that made Mushroom Wars so enjoyable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushroom Wars 2.

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  12. Welcome to Tanks Assemble - the top-down RTS where armchair general meets armchair designer! Choose from a variety of engines, hulls, and turrets to customize your army to your heart's content. Control all buildings on the map to win! Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - move camera Mouse Wheel - zoom in/out Left-Click Drag - select units Right Click - command selected units to move Q - toggle show/hide … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanks, Assemble!.

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  14. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 288 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Heroes of Annihilated Empires - is a fantasy-based trilogy game in the genre of RTS vs RPG for PC. A new proprietary 3D-engine is used to power the game. Episode one is set on Atlans island, the historical homeland of elves. The world of the game is living and huge, full of magic, mythical creatures, heroes and powerful forces involved in a large-scale conflict dating back to the past. The gamepla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Annihilated Empires.

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  16. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Intruders: Hide and Seek is a VR-compatible stealth game, in which you embody Ben, a 13 years old kid trying to cope with the worst night of his life... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intruders: Hide and Seek.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    56% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    DwarfHeim is a class-based co-op RTS for 1-3 players. Survive against endless waves of trolls either alone or with friends in Survival mode, defeat enemy clans in Multiplayer Conquest, or build your Dwarven settlement in Sandbox mode If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DwarfHeim.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Castle Battles streamlines the mechanics of classic, top-down strategy to create a fast paced style of gameplay like no other. Expand your empire by building castles near bountiful resources, collect gold to amass outlandish armies, and swarm your enemies in 40 unique levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Battles.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, emotional
    52% User Score Based on 101 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to reconquest.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

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  21. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    51% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Desert Ashes is a turn based strategy game with online multiplayer and single player campaigns which also boasts an innovative menu system allowing players to enjoy multiple games at once. Features Unique Day/Night System Online Multiplayer Single Player Campaign If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert Ashes.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Droid Assault.

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  24. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, story
    93% User Score Based on 284 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Hyper Jam is a neon-soaked arena brawler full of lethal weapons, stackable powerups, furious combat and a killer synthwave soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Jam.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Flora is a mixed genre of action, adventure, and real time strategy. Explore the universe of Flora, a whimsical world full of vibrant colors and lovable creatures waiting to be saved by Twig, a head strong girl and her companion Red, a sapling Grand Guardian wise beyond his years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flora.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    REAL TIME STRATEGY - HI TECH WARFARE! After numerous wars and several environmental disasters, only two world powers remain; The United Civilized States (»UCS«)and the Eurasian Dynasty (»ED«). The damage caused by the long wars forced both world powers to evacuate the population to recently built underground cities. Natural resources are becoming scarce and have to be extracted above ground. Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth 2140.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Strike Team Hydra is a turn-based, tactical RPG that focuses on combat. Players will have to leverage morale, cover, special skills and suppressive fire to defeat a fearsome and ruthless alien enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Team Hydra.

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  28. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    79% User Score Based on 48 reviews
    Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

    Drive a small band of misfits on a open world island, using guerrilla tactics to sabotage the Evil Octopus Army. Dismantle key locations, pilfer enemy supply, rescue teammates with unique skills and loot the enemy hardware. Real Time Squad Combat, high speed, low drag! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dog Duty.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A Straightforward Strategy RPG Inspired by 16 bits classics. The storyline follows the armies of Prince Abel of Meyr as he battle Pherrelios who invade them. A great entry point for newcommers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clarent Saga: Tactics.

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  30. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About It's the blood moon! Time to take over the world... or it would be if every other half baked necromancer and vampire wasn't trying the same thing. Capture buildings and locations full of bits and bobs you can use to build your army, and conquer all! Made in 1 month for the "Games for Blind Gamers" game jam! So should be fully blind accessible. There is a tutorial in game, and instruction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromancer Nonsense.

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  32. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    "Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Dynamo Flamefrit.

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  33. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Welcome to "Tactical Warfare," an immersive real-time strategy (RTS) experience that immerses you in an enthralling narrative of interstellar exploration, colonization, and unyielding conflict. Brief DescriptionThe tactical war game is a strategic game with a classic perspective system and an enhanced artistic style, featuring an exciting story about a war between two forces, both human… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Warfare.

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  34. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Control II: Operation Exodus.

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  35. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    68% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    Dying Breed, A first generation Pixel-Art Real Time Strategy Game set in an alternative time-line. Where World War 2 ends in 1951 with Nuclear Holocaust. After 40 years of relative peace a New Powerful source of Energy start emerging from Underground. An evil MasterMind called Ubik is the first to understand the True power of this new source named Substance D. Two factions and neutrals will fight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Breed.

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  36. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    83% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you. Includes the The Covert Operations expansion pack with a range of challenging new missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command & Conquer™ and The Covert Operations™.

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  37. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 406 reviews

    Being the Dungeon Keeper and all, this is your home, too. And it’s your business to take these loathsome creatures of darkness and hone them into screaming, frothing, clawing forces of destruction. Lure them in with food and the promise of dank and fetid places to sleep. Keep them in line with the back of your hand and the threat of dire consequences. Pit their scaly hides against the best that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Keeper Gold™.

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  38. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    TowersRTS is a free Real Time Strategy (RTS) game where you conquer and upgrade towers to dominate the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TowersRTS.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 167 reviews

    Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruzh Delta Z.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command Ops 2.

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  42. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 854 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Darwinia+ is the version of Darwinia for the Xbox 360, released on the Xbox Live Arcade on 10 February 2010. It includes updated versions of both Darwinia and Multiwinia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwinia.

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  43. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    62% User Score Based on 198 reviews

    The horde is here to eat your brain and murder every single one of your scientists. Gather your forces, this is the last stand before we lose the facility! Place guards, close doors, and position traps. Survive as long as you can! Endless Horde is a Tower Defense game where the enemies spawn in different areas every time you play, don’t get too comfortable with a strategy or they will overrun you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Horde.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 430 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    BOID is a Class-Based Multiplayer RTS about life and mutation. Become the dominant life form in this tactical RTS. Take full control over your units, and take over all bases on the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boid.

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  45. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Command an Army. Fight for Freedom. Ground Control II: Operation Exodus delivers real-time strategy with the flair of an action game. It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The savage Terran Empire is laying siege to the Northern Star Alliance, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. The situat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ground Control II: Operation Exodus.

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  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 268 reviews

    Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Command.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    64% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Manager ZV.

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  48. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 807 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Return of the wurm! The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is coming! Destroy your opponents with all new moves and weapons across ten different arenas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nidhogg 2.

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  49. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 66 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    A loadout based Tactical RPG currently in Early Access. Featuring a Single Player campaign, a roguelike Adventure Mode, local and online multiplayer and a board builder. Build your team with 7 unique classes each featuring a different move set of abilities and attacks. Outmanoeuvre your opponent or die on the battlefield. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Live by the Sword: Tactics.

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  50. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    66% User Score Based on 833 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Kingdom Wars II: Battles brings a fresh perspective on the fantasy real-time Strategy genre, combining the best of Zombie survival and long term crafting with complex fast-paced city-building and skirmish siege combat. All in a beautifully, yet gory game world where players fight across the epic battlefields in multiplayer skirmish and coop with thousands of other players. And with an episodic sin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Wars 2: Battles.

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