Real-time strategy (RTS) games are once again on the rise in popularity as more and more titles are coming out, trying to innovate in the genre to attract a bigger audience.
With so many games to choose from in the RTS genre, players can sometimes find it hard to figure out which of them are good and fun to play. This article lists some of the best titles in the genre that you can jump into right now.
1. 'Starcraft II'
One of the more popular and recent titles in the RTS genre on this list is "Starcraft II," which is the sequel to the popular franchise that spawned global tournaments. The main thing about this game is that it is incredibly complex when it comes to fighting against other people.
"Starcrat II" features three playable races that each have their own strengths and weaknesses as well as playstyles. You can use the human Terran, the monstrous Zerg, or the telepathic Protoss to defeat your enemies, according to PCGamesN.
2. 'Frostpunk 2'
Developer 11 Bit Studios' "Frostpunk 2" is another recent entry in the RTS genre that also plays as a single-player city builder. In this game, players are tasked with keeping their society's people alive and thriving in the harshness of the cold.
There are so many things to keep track of in "Frostpunk 2" that a lot of players die early on and have a hard time learning the mechanics. This was intentional, as you have to fail a lot of times before learning how to properly manage your city.
3. 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3'
One of the more classic titles on this list is "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3," which lets players take on armies of the past through time travel. The game mixes history and sci-fi, making it a unique gaming experience, even for its time, The Gamer said.
4. 'Age of Empires 4'
"Age of Empires 4" is one of the classic RTS games you can still play right now and is a stellar entry in the long-running franchise. You have the ability to build a civilization and turn it into a global power to duke it out with others in the same boat.
5. 'SteamWorld Heist II'
Developer Thunderful Development's "SteamWorld Heist II" is an RTS game that also functions as a 2D turn-based action game.
This game lets you control various interesting characters to fire off barrages of ricocheting shots to defeat enemies in different settings, according to Games Radar.
6. 'Warcraft III'
The latest entry in the franchise is "Warcraft III," which built on the foundations of its predecessors to create an iconic game. The latest expansion, The Frozen Throne, added even more content for players to enjoy and continued the story.
"Warcraft III" had overhauled units and heroes, who finally got unique skills, to make the gaming experience even better. The game lets you control more than just nameless, faceless units going off to die on the battlefield.
