Best Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,474 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 6/28/2026.
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1. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
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 (2012) 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 20,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,408 positive reviews and 515 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
2. Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Kenshi 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 113,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,788 positive reviews and 5,044 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 Kenshi on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi Games |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi Games |
| Steam App Id | 233860 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,777 positive reviews and 1,520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,841 positive reviews and 572 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,419 positive reviews and 1,562 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,207 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,691 positive reviews and 516 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,304 positive reviews and 1,946 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,875 positive reviews and 462 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 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 | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40950 |
10. Nuclear Option
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics across dynamic battlefields, facing land, air, and sea threats. Wage war against AI or rival pilots using an array of advanced weaponry, including tactical and strategic nuclear weapons capable of annihilating anything in your path.
Nuclear Option has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Real Time Tactics games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,176 positive reviews and 441 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 Nuclear Option on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/16/2023 |
| Developer | Shockfront Studios |
| Publisher | Shockfront Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2168680 |
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| 336 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,640 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 135 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,071 | 11/15/2006 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/16/2014 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 879 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 361 | 10/16/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 625 | 8/28/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 792 | 9/11/2006 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/10/2018 | 92 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 10/13/2017 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 10/24/2022 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 848 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 10/20/2014 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 12/3/2020 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 6/12/2012 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 11/16/2018 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Kenshi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 28). Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Hidden in Plain Sight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Nuclear Option on Steam. Steam Store.