Best Action RTS Games on Steam
Steam currently has 760 Action RTS 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. Action RTS game rankings were last updated on 6/30/2025.
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1. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall holds the #1 spot for "best Action RTS game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,112 positive reviews and 714 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.09 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.09 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,618 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
3. Free to Play
Free to Play is a feature-length documentary that follows three professional gamers from around the world as they compete for a million dollar prize in the first Dota 2 International Tournament.
Free to Play has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,489 positive reviews and 545 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
4. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,895 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
5. From Glory To Goo
From Glory To Goo is a Sci-Fi survival RTS set on an alien world. Serve as humanity's bulwark by establishing a colony and supporting your colonists still in orbit. But beware, for The Goo, a relentless and shape-shifting force approaches from all sides, even above and below.
From Glory To Goo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 914 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play From Glory To Goo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Stratagem Blue |
| Publisher | Stratagem Blue |
| Steam App Id | 2607060 |
6. Leap up no Justu: Double
Leap up no jutsu: Double is the next version of the game Leap up no Jutsu. From now on, you must control two characters to avoid obstacles at the same time by clicking on the side where the character needs to jump.Enjoy!
Leap up no Justu: Double has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 760 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Rift Riff
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.
Rift Riff has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Adriaan de Jongh |
| Steam App Id | 2800900 |
8. BURGGEIST
With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build "the Tower."
BURGGEIST has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.00 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Developer | GHRIAN STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2203210 |
9. Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Kingdom Two Crowns has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,040 positive reviews and 3,225 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2018 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 701160 |
10. Age of Mythology: Retold
From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide.
Age of Mythology: Retold has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,378 positive reviews and 1,696 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Age of Mythology: Retold on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2024 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1934680 |
More Action RTS Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Action RTS games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 423 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 742 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 4/2/2024 | 90 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/14/2024 | 89 | $12.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,040 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,839 | 9/4/2024 | 88 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 9/25/2021 | 87 | $4.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 248 | 11/13/2009 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/28/2024 | 87 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/25/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/1/2021 | 86 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 1/14/2023 | 86 | $10.34 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/18/2023 | 86 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/1/2021 | 86 | $6.64 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/19/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 466 | 4/17/2025 | 86 | $31.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). From Glory To Goo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Leap up no Justu: Double on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). BURGGEIST on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Age of Mythology: Retold on Steam. Steam Store.