10 Best RTS Games in 2025 (Real-Time Strategy)

From iconic turn-based strategy games to cutting-edge real-time strategy titles, We'll dive into what made each game a standout, examining how they shaped the genre and became fan favourites. Whether you’re a long-time strategy enthusiast or a newcomer, this retrospective on the top RTS games of the past and current year offers insights into the evolution of strategic gameplay.

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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Number 10
1:52 - Number 9
3:14 - Number 8
4:35 - Number 7
5:59 - Number 6
7:14 - Number 5
8:30 - Number 4
9:46 - Number 3
11:00 - Number 2
12:14 - Number 1

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[Goldfish_Guy]

Before making a list about RTS... maybe look at what is historically considered to be part of an RTS genre and what is not. City builders, Sneak games etc are NOT RTS

[thesaberfluxworkshop]

You can tell that the entire script of the video was made with Chatgpt

[Farron]

The moment you said Homeworld 3, I knew to end the video.

[sgonzo]

Bruh Turn based is not Real time. What the hell.

[CommanderSix]

None of these games involve: Tempest Rising. An actual RTS game.

[petermartin]

It is really irritating that the time stamps don't just say the name of the games.

[Skaven-gyeq]

I don't think this is a look at RTS, this is more to the strategy genre, which rts falls under, but you have a broad showcase on strategy games. You showed tactical strategy games, turn base strat, rpg strategy, tower defence and sim games, grand strategy and so on. I think the only rts you talked about was age of mythology. Maybe change the title from rts to strategy.

[ogkay]

1: these are majority base builders man, one of the worst lists I’ve seen 💀

[CaDzA]

Ah, for me Gates of hell is still miles better then Man of war 2...

[WOLFF_ACTUAL]

are these turn bases tho? one thing i cant stand with some RTS like civilization

[Chronically_ChiII]

AI slop. Feel bad about yourself, then quit.

[onlyyoucanstopevil]

POV : THIS GUY NEVER PLAY RTS. CITY BUILD AND STEALTH GAMES IS NOT RTS

BTW, INSERT MEN OF WAR 2 INSTEAD CALL TO ARMS : GOH OSTFRONT IN THE TOP 10 RTS GAMELIST IS CRIME👎👎👎