We’ve brought you a list of some of the best RTS games for PC that you can find out there. For all you real-time strategy buffs, this should prove to be a pretty comprehensive roster to have a look at. We’ve included some really exciting games which you can lay your hands on, and run on your faithful computers. Real-time strategy is a genre of video games which is since long being occupying a steady base on PC, and it’s till date that the platform keeps receiving awesome offerings from the said genre from time to time. We went back to our game libraries, and scanned them thoroughly to extract these eight games out for you to consider. Let’s not waste much time in introductions then, and get going with the list.
1 – Starcraft II
Perhaps one of the finest RTS titles from all time, Starcraft II is also one of the most addictive games out there. A regular in eSports tournaments from around the world, Starcraft II revolves around revolves around three species which include the Terrans, who’re human exiles from the Earth, the Zerg, a super-species of assimilated life forms and the Protoss, a species with vast mental powers. Starcraft II is a trilogy, with the first episode having been launched in the form of Wings of Liberty and the second as Heart of the Swarm, while a third one named Legacy of the Void is still to be released.
2 – Sins of a Solar Empire
Sins of a Solar Empire is an utterly enjoyable real-time strategy offering which is fraught with a large number of different activities you can indulge in. Set in the future, it allows you to assume control of a spacefaring empire, even as you attempt to conquer the various star systems using military, economic and diplomatic approaches. Although it’s an RTS game, it superbly incorporates some 4X elements as well, thus enhancing its overall appeal. Apart from the actual game, you can also indulge in its three big expansion packs which have been released till date.
3 – Company of Heroes
Its sequel came out earlier this year, but this one is better than its successor in many ways. Company of Heroes takes place during World War II, and has you control two U.S. military units during the Battle of Normandy and the Allied liberation of France. Company of Heroes’ stellar RTS gameplay has helped it sell more than 4 million copies all over the world, and the title had also managed to win a number of Game of the Year awards in 2006. Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor are names of the two expansions which have been released for it till date.
4 – Warcraft III
With four races for you to play as, Warcraft III tells the story of each one of them in a progressive manner. Released back in 2002, it is still considered a benchmark for RTS gameplay. It features some of the most engaging and involving moments you’ll ever experience within any game. A truly memorable offering, Warcraft III deserves each and every accolade it has received from critics and players alike. A ton of awesome mods created by a dedicated community also await you within this game.
5 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
One of the terrific things to have happened to the RTS genre has to be the Command & Conquer series. It’s a long-standing franchise which has spawned some of the most fantastic titles to have graced the PC platform. And while we’d recommend you play each and every one of them, if asked to choose one, we’d pick Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Its stunning visuals and incredibly satisfying gameplay take you on a distinct journey that’s hard to forget. Equipped with an intense story, it allows you to play its entire campaign in co-op mode.
6 – Age of Empires II HD
First released back in 1999, this game still holds enough relevance to be re-launched in the form of a high-definition version fraught with enthralling visuals and the same utterly addictive real-time strategy gameplay. Set in the Middle Ages, it features eighteen different civilizations and a number of historically-based campaigns which were part of the original game and its expansion. Moreover, this HD version has its own expansion as well, which was released recently in the form of The Forgotten.
7 – Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
Incorporating real-time strategy gameplay with tactical role-playing elements, this game renders a truly brilliant experience for you to revel in. It allows you to tackle its campaign in both single-player as well as co-op modes. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II also kicks in amazing visuals which add a lot to the whole package. And combined with its thoroughly detailed tactical fights and solid RTS mechanics, they create something that’s hard to let go off. This game also features two equally awesome expansions titled Chaos Rising and Retribution.
8 – Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander enables you to assume control of one of its three nations, the Aeon Illuminate, the Cybran Nation or the United Earth Federation. This futuristic RTS game focuses on a giant bipedal Mech called an Armored Command Unit which has the capacity to build a base, then upgrade units to reach higher technology tiers and topple opponents. This superb classic definitely deserves to be played by every RTS fan.
Conclusion:
Those are all the best RTS games for PC we’d like to submit to this list. We know there are a lot of titles out there which should be apt for this roster, but in our opinion these are the ones that surely deserve a place in this list.