Best Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,359 Real Time Tactics games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Real Time Tactics game rankings were last updated on 11/4/2024.
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1. Stronghold Crusader HD
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD holds the #1 spot for "best Real Time Tactics game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,184 positive reviews and 446 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,996 positive reviews and 1,421 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
3. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,406 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
4. Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,588 positive reviews and 1,365 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2006 |
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| Steam App Id | 4700 |
5. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,891 positive reviews and 1,371 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
6. Stronghold HD (2012)
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
Stronghold HD (2012) has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,069 positive reviews and 419 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stronghold HD (2012) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40950 |
8. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,815 positive reviews and 366 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/3/2020 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
9. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,607 positive reviews and 495 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2022 |
| Developer | Walternate Realities |
| Publisher | Walternate Realities |
| Steam App Id | 799600 |
10. Rome: Total War™ - Collection
Control and conquer the greatest empire ever known to man.
Rome: Total War™ - Collection has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,992 positive reviews and 859 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rome: Total War™ - Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2007 |
| Developer | CREATIVE ASSEMBLY |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 4760 |
More Real Time Tactics Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Real Time Tactics games available on Steam.
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| 1,116 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 121 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,486 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,182 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2014 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 11/3/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 508 | 10/24/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 856 | 8/28/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,184 | 9/11/2006 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 9/10/2018 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,174 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 10/20/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 169 | 12/3/2020 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 6/12/2012 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 9/30/2021 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 387 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 11/16/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Hidden in Plain Sight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 24). Rome: Total War™ - Collection on Steam. Steam Store.