Best Action RTS Games on Steam
Steam currently has 926 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 4/3/2026.
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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 22,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,779 positive reviews and 834 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Franchise | Mythwright |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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 12,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,326 positive reviews and 493 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 11,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,470 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. 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,436 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Stratagem Blue |
| Publisher | Stratagem Blue |
| Steam App Id | 2607060 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,399 positive reviews and 346 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 232 positive reviews and 4 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, it is possible to play BURGGEIST on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.00 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Developer | GHRIAN STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2203210 |
7. 策马守天关
我们想打造一种很不一样的塔防游戏， 它应该很紧张，很刺激，除了策略， 还应该有英雄操控，玩起来更像我们过去玩的魔兽RPG, 潮水一样无数的怪，还能多人合作。 对了！ 玩家之间还要能够公平竞技来一场PK, 这种PK要比MOBA游戏轻度一点， 可以1对1。于是有了现在的《策马守天关》！！！欢迎来体验！
策马守天关 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 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 12/11/2025 |
| Developer | XINLINE GAMES |
| Publisher | XINLINE GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3984570 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,013 positive reviews and 3,639 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2018 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 701160 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Adriaan de Jongh |
| Steam App Id | 2800900 |
10. Age of Mythology: Retold
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.
Age of Mythology: Retold has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Action RTS games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,508 positive reviews and 2,037 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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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| 243 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/19/2014 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 4/2/2024 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/14/2024 | 89 | $12.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/11/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 584 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,360 | 9/4/2024 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 9/25/2021 | 88 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 11/13/2009 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/28/2024 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2026 | 86 | $1.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 3/20/2025 | 86 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/1/2021 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 4/30/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/5/2026 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2023 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). Free to Play on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). From Glory To Goo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). BURGGEIST on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). 策马守天关 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 7). Age of Mythology: Retold on Steam. Steam Store.