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Looking for games like Steel Command? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crystal Commanders, Zero-K or Line War.

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  1. Construct an epic base and battle for peace in Crystal Commanders, a brand new RTS game in both mixed and virtual reality! Mixed reality RTS action: Take charge of your forces, expand your defenses, and engage enemies in rapid skirmishes using unique, expressive controls. Deploy a diverse array of vehicles, towers, and contraptions to thwart a planetary threat, all from the universe of your livin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Commanders.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,138 reviews

    Zero-K (ZK; formerly known as Complete Annihilation and CA) is a free multi-platform open source real-time strategy computer game. Initially based on content from Total Annihilation on the open source Spring Engine, it was forked and all proprietary content replaced, and evolved into a completely new game with unique features. Among the games powered by the Spring game engine, Zero-K is particular… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-K.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Inspired by classic RTS titles like Command & Conquer with a nod to famed board game Axis & Allies, Line War combines elements of 4X, wargame, and real-time tactics genres into a unique strategic experience for veterans and newcomers. This game has a never-before-seen approach that lets you focus on drawing commands and executing a strategy rather than managing individual units. Chain commands an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Line War.

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  4. STEEL PHANTOMSA modern military real-time strategy game. Three factions fielding real-world machines - tanks, drones, rocket artillery, anti-air. Every match is decided by tactics, not reflexes. Campaign: 21 MissionsA full campaign across all three armies - 7 missions each. Storm cities, hold the line, hunt enemy commanders, and unleash devastating superweapons. Every faction fights its own way. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEEL PHANTOMS.

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  5. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Eximius combines tactical First Person Shooter gameplay with high level strategic decision-making of a Real-time Strategy (RTS) game. The game features a competitive 5v5 team battles where players square off in a post apocalyptic urban environment. Play as a Commander (RTS); build base, train an army and call down support abilities to help your allies on the ground to gain territory. Play as an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eximius: Seize the Frontline.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    NIGHTSIDE is a sci-fi base building real time strategy game set on the dark side of an unknown planet where the valuable "green ice" resource can be found. Follow Adam, a human explorer, as he discovers the secrets of this dark world through a story-driven single player campaign, battle online against other players or team up against AI opponents or practice solo against a challenging AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightside.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    62% User Score Based on 487 reviews

    Crossfire: Legion is a real time strategy game featuring tactical action in furious battles across a shattered version of the near future. Raise and customize your army to engage in intense online combat and carve your own path as you rise through the ranks. It’s a new generation of warfare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossfire: Legion.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    86% User Score Based on 780 reviews

    Warzone 2100 is a 100% free & open-source 3D real-time strategy game. Command the forces of The Project in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has been nearly destroyed by nuclear missiles. Features Single-Player CampaignLAN / Internet MultiplayerAI Bots & Local SkirmishExtensive Tech TreeUnit DesignerCross-Platform Everything is free, including source code, downloads, and all features. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warzone 2100.

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  9. The Skies Are Your Battlefield. The Map Is Your Weapon. Take flight in a world of floating empires and relentless aerial macro-strategy. Breeze of Ashes puts you at the helm of a nomadic civilization in a high-speed struggle for dominance. This isn't a traditional, static RTS—it’s about the fantasy of grand command: shaping the physical terrain, relocating your entire infrastructure to match a shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breeze of Ashes.

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  10. In the darkness of a human-dominated galaxy, assume command of a rising mercenary company. Navigate a vast, procedural sandbox where every Jump Drive activation could lead to a fortune or a lethal ambush. Forge your legacy through tactical brilliance, salvage what remains of your enemies, and survive a universe that is actively hunting you. TACTICAL ISOMETRIC SQUAD COMBAT Command a specialized f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hired Stars.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Players can transform the terrain to obtain energy, use as offensive tool or improve defenses while having to deal with hostile geological processes and entities known as 'Scourge' Taking place in the Chains of Worlds, players assume the role of Legates, commanders of frames, overseeing base development and leading strategic battles. As the narrative unfolds, players embody different Legates from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PERIMETER: Legate Edition.

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  12. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Infinite War rages on across the galaxy. Negotiations have failed and our only hope for an end to the destruction is through victory in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance.

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  13. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    62% User Score Based on 2,754 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Set in the near-future, Act of Aggression is an explosive techno-thriller real-time strategy game hailing from the Golden Era of RTS. With three global super-powers, there can be only one victory.Across three distinct factions each armed with the greatest modern and prototype military weaponry, head into some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones, building bases for mass production, establis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act of Aggression.

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  14. Command one of three distinct factions in a fierce battle for the enigmatic resource Veranite. Utilize powerful units and strategic abilities to vie for complete supremacy. The destiny of the future lies in your hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactical Domination: Operation Veranite.

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  15. Immerse yourself in the ultimate real-time strategy war game where all of human history is at your command. Create powerful empires across all eras on a scale never seen before. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium Eternal.

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  16. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    47% User Score Based on 14,140 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 11 reviews

    In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron. With war raging and the planet under siege by the armies of greedy Ork warlord Gorgutz, ambitious Eldar seer Macha, and mighty Space Marine commander Gabriel Angelos, supremacy must ultimately be suspended for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III.

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  17. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    This is more than just an odd looking strategy game, it is a strategy platform. Genetically engineer amorphic creatures & buildings, in real time, in an endlessly open world that adapts to your playstyle. Share, and even battle your designs. How much will they be worth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapt or Perish.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    69% User Score Based on 3,690 reviews

    Grey Goo is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that combines classic strategy mechanics and a balanced combat system with an emphasis on large-scale decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Goo.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    38% User Score Based on 554 reviews

    Etherium is the new, futuristic real-time strategy game developed by Tindalos Interactive, the studio that created Stellar Impact. This strategy game, exclusively for PC, offers a particularly dynamic and edgy gameplay with innovative game mechanics that revitalize the genre.In Etherium, three empires are engaged in a merciless struggle to control a handful of planets that contain rich deposits of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etherium.

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  20. Assault Commander RTS is a fast-paced real-time military strategy game. Built on the foundations of the turn-based classic Assault Commander Rearmed, the battlefield now runs in real time: raise your base, field your army, and outfight the enemy in isometric 3D, backed by a player profile, a research system, and a challenging computer opponent. Fight through the single-player campaign on 6 diffic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault Commander RTS.

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  21. 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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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 43,644 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 7 reviews

    It's time to battle through history once more in the latest entry of the landmark Age of Empires franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Empires IV.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. The game has drawn inspiration from classics such as Close Combat, Steel Panthers and Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Sovi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Brigade.

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  25. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    2089: Space Divided is a classic science fiction real-time strategy game in which you collect resources, build up your base, raise troops and destroy your opponents with tactical finesse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2089: Space Divided.

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  26. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,378 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    R.U.S.E is a one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory, controlling the action using views that range seamlessly from the heart of the battlefield to the full theatre of war. Players will be plunged into the action thanks to the exclusive IRISZOOM engine which offers an intuitive interface that allows for smooth, rapid transiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.S.E..

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  27. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,749 reviews
    Critic Score 98%Based on 2 reviews

    Company of Heroes: Gold Edition includes: Company of Heroes and the expansion Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    90% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    AI COMBAT ARENA - Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiabots.

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  29. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    81% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Real time strategy game featuring over 130 different types of units and technologies, 21 campaign missions with characters and an intriguing story, unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, network multiplayer to challenge your friends, and so much more in this RTS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machines At War 3.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 79 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish critical protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique “terraforming” feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map environment. Set in a future where the Exodus civilization has aband… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perimeter.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,663 reviews

    THE RED HORSE OF WAR IS RIDING THROUGH EUROPE ONCE AGAINIt's 1989 and the flames of a New War are flaring up. Thousands of square miles of German landscape will become a stage for sweeping battles between the best NATO and Warsaw Pact has to offer. Lead your Regiment through the inferno of a wide-scale Cold War conflict in this new Real-Time Tactics game. Break through the lines, call in artillery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regiments.

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  33. Micro Wars condenses the classic real time strategy formula down into a small, compact form. Build a base, mine some resources, train some units, and then make sure to micro and position them well in short, fast paced battles. Pick from 13 unique commanders, each with a special twist on gameplay and a unique ability. Maybe, you’ll pick Elias, the mechanic, who can research new units faster a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Wars.

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  34. Sarmatian Heroes is a turn-based strategy RPG where you explore a vast world, command armies, develop heroes, build fortified cities, and fight tactical battles on hex-based battlefields. Inspired by classic strategy games, Sarmatian Heroes combines world exploration, army management and character progression with a deeper city-building system. Your settlements are not just menus - you build them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarmatian Heroes.

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  35. Edge of Extinction is a real-time strategy game where positioning, formations, and decision-making define victory. Set across hostile plateaus suspended in space and time, the game challenges players to command their forces under constant pressure in battles where no terrain remains unchanged. A War Engineered by the Galactic Federation The Galactic Federation is a coalition of highly advanced a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge Of Extinction.

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  36. Turn-based tactics meets fast-paced RTSWith its terrain-dependent movement and hex-based maps, Tegula features tactical elements typically known from 4X games. But in Tegula's fast-paced environment everyone plays at the same time, just like in a classical RTS. Optimize your economy, recruit a large army and outplay your opponents. Distract your enemies with run-bys and skirmishes until you are r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tegula - Rise of the Roman Republic.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A Galaxy Consumed by Ancient Terror Set in a retro-futuristic universe where humanity's colonial expansion has awakened cosmic entities beyond comprehension, Space Tales thrusts players into a web of conspiracy spanning the galaxy. As Xander, the prodigious son of a legendary commander of the IPE, you'll embark on an epic journey to uncover the sinister truth behind mankind's manipulation by ancie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Tales.

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  38. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Red Chaos is a classic and modern real time strategy game. Red Chaos offers a variety of strategic aspects based on the strengths and weaknesses of individual units and ensures continuous equality of opportunity through a sophisticated balancing system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Chaos: The Strict Order.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Welcome to the frontlines of D.O.T. Defence! Build towers, muster armies, and conquer the map. Fight local matches in 1v1, 2v2, or free-for-all battles against friends and AI-controlled bots. Victory comes with the last HQ standing! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.O.T. Defence.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 194 reviews

    Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armored Brigade II.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 758 reviews

    Godsworn is a classic mythological RTS. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the northern crusades, where pagan gods and their tribes clash against crusaders and armies of heaven. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godsworn.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    79% User Score Based on 464 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Your destiny awaits you on the battlefield. As a Roman General on a quest to forge an empire, you will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the frozen lands of the Gauls, and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy. Your quest will be no easy task as the lands you seek to conquer are heavily defended by thousands of powerful troops. Feed you insatiable hunger to rule t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praetorians.

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  44. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 7,883 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Includes: Iron Harvest - Rusviet Revolution (DLC) Over 100 years ago the real Russian revolution came to a halt when the red forces one the final battles at the Krim. Though the alternate history of 1920+ never has seen this kind of revolution till now. Players will follow an additional story line over the course of four new singleplayer maps, shedding some light on the mysterious Rasputin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Harvest.

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  45. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 43,994 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes 2.

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  46. In Ardent Seas you build and command fleets of warships, lead by gigantic Flagships, warships with flight decks, shipyards and research laboratories. Fend off an alien invasion in the Campaign, refine your skills in single player skirmish, and test your abilities against other players in online and local multiplayer! The Game takes place in the Kepler system far away when an alien machine army at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardent Seas.

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  47. Command dark armies in this tug-of-war auto-battler. Build your base, summon units, customize abilities, and push the battlefield toward your enemy’s stronghold. Adapt your strategy each match and dominate in PvP, co-op, or Trials mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Tides.

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  48. Invaders is a modern RTS that combines tactical gameplay, stylized visuals, and an economic system. As a commander, you lead your nation to victory by researching technologies, building your base and waging war across a dynamic world map built from unique hexagonal tiles. Every move, every battle, and every research decision brings you closer to total domination. PLAN. DEPLOY. EXPAND. Plan your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders.

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    FragFrame is a fast-paced arena FPS inspired by the chaotic fun of classic Unreal Tournament–style shooters, reimagined with a stylish, dark neon sci-fi atmosphere. Designed for players who thrive on constant motion and high-energy combat, FragFrame emphasizes fluid movement, smart resource management, and pure arena chaos. Fast, Fluid MovementMovement in FragFrame is smooth, fast, and expres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FragFrame.

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  50. Command modern armies in fast, brutal RTS warfare. Build your base, secure oil and iron, and crush your enemy with tanks, stealth fighters, warships and ballistic missiles. Two asymmetric factions, land-air-sea combat, online Steam multiplayer, and a full map editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to modern crisis.

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