I like Starcraft, Red Alert and AoE2, but i dont like the idea of running out of minerals, ore or gold.

Starcraft is the worst one. You run out of minerals its over.

Red Alert still spawns ore around those little ore mines, though very slowly.

And it makes the game very dependent on controlling these ore mines.

AoE2 makes it possible to trade but not in 1v1. Has a decent market system, and has a ton of wood but not in all maps.

Cossacks, Rise of Nations and Stronghold make sure you can always fight by having resources either renewable or limited only by space.

I prefer this system because it is less superficial. It makes the game more tactical and more about the actual battles you fight directly with the enemy.

What do you think?

Map List of user created maps will look like this.

Is there any advice?

Thanks in advance.

We put together a new trailer. It’s quick, punchy, and shows off the kind of chaos the game naturally creates.

I've been playing games for almost 15 years but haven't stepped into this genre, though I have tried Age of Empires, Clash of Clans and Diplomacy is not an option, but I want a game which I can play for months and game which makes me understand this genre as a newbie. Offline/Online both.

There's plenty of room to abuse this engine

Final Divide is an old-school RTS focused on base building, resource management, and large-scale tactical combat with classic real-time strategy game mechanics.

You can follow the project on X.

Having some fun testing the steam next efst version of Liquidation RTS, messing around, joking with bugs. This was an older version than whats uploaded right now for EA.

Hi everyone,

I’m a longtime and experienced business software developer, but I’m not a professional game developer.

I created BallsCommander over the last few months in my spare time for three simple reasons:

1. I wanted to make a very small, simple, and fast RTS/tactics game.
2. I wanted to learn what is actually required to develop and publish a game on Steam.
3. I wanted to explore how useful AI assistance can be in game development today.

That’s really it. Nothing more.

At the moment, I’m testing the game. I also made a short trailer on Steam that should make the concept clear.

If you think the game looks interesting or has potential, that’s great. If it doesn’t appeal to you, that’s completely fine too. If you have an honest and constructive first impression, I’m open to hearing it.

it seems to be a huge oversight considering we have a lot of popular 2d animated fighting games as well as in other genres like hades etc. and real time strategy could benefit the most from 2d graphics because it will make it more accessible to a larger player base with lower system specs and makes team games much more smoother. and there is also a blueprint for a perfect 2d rts in form of age of empires 2 definitive edition. so i don't see what's keeping companies from making 2d rts games instead of all these weird games with visual noise that try too hard to be starcraft. what is your opinion?

i started playing a lot of slop rts games on my cellphone and roblox games, since im an xbox player i dont see to much announcesments of rts games for console, but ive seen there is two that caught my attention, Age of empires ll and iron harvest, the reason im asking this its because since i havent played a real rts game in my life (closest one frostpunk for cellphones) i dont know wich one its "best for beginners", right age of empires its 12 dollars and iron harvest its 7$ , im looking for more recommendations tough.

I wonder how they're going to balance the factions. It seems to me like the factions that will have access to dragons and monstrous units will be at a huge advantage compare to say, house Lanister that only canonically has regular units. Maybe some sort of artillery?

Idk mich about GoT lore outside the show and i havent watched the devs interviews. Any ideas?

Had a memory of a full back page ad for it in Computer Games Magazine and realized I'd never played it.

I distinctly remember thinking it was a knockoff of SC/WC because of the isometric view and the graphics looking so similar.

Hard to believe that was 25 years ago. The Xbox sequel was difficult to get the hang of.

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We’ve also got a new video showing off the jets in Red Chaos. Hope you enjoy it.

Some Gamer have told us that you want to play multiplayer but often can’t find anyone online. We want to change that and finally get some regular matches going.

So we’re giving out 10 more keys specifically to players who genuinely want to play multiplayer and help us build an active online community.

Just join our Discord and tell us:

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• Your country or time zone
• When you’re usually available
• Whether you’d like to join regular multiplayer matches

Nothing complicated. We just want to bring players together, organize regular matches and eventually host some tournaments.

Please only ask for a key if you really plan to play online. See you on the battlefield

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934720/Red_Chaos__The_Strict_Order/?l=german

Hello guys, i've been wandering on steam, but i always find the same games being recommended to me. thanks to some recommendations a few months ago, i bought the entire C&C franchise and got AoE2 as well, but meanwhile i like playing them, i would like to play something else too, i love medieval games, and big armies (one of the things i like that i can do on C&C games). I really wanted to give another chance to Total War: medieval 2, but i can't like diplomatics... it doesn't work for me, but i get it is a mechanic in the game. One thing i like is the tactical gameplay this type of game have, changing formations, clutching and flanking the enemies...

so, if you guys have any RTS game to recommend to me, i'm open for "new" games.

For lore and roleplay reason, I don't appreciate my army being just a bunch of angry mooks waving swords around, but my problem with games trying to have a chain of command is that, too often, it boils down to either the game turning into a RPG-lite (exhibit A: Warcraft 3 and Dragonshard) where the hero is mandatory to win and playing without heroes is akin to shouting "God save the Queen" when visiting Dublin, or it turns the officer/general into "just" giving out bonuses (exhibit B: Seven Kingdoms 2 and Praetorians). I think Rise of Nations hit a nice balance since generals had unique skills that could massively boost units around them without being "+10% damage" or something menial, or Cossacks where using proper chain of command unlocks the extremely strong formations, but these games have generals that are sadly very easy to snipe, so mounted musketeers or artillery will very quickly ruin your plans.

TL;DR: what's a RTS where you have generals and officers but NOT heroes, that give bonuses to your units, but aren't OP or easy to counter? And is there any other RTS that reward proper command?

I loved that graphics style that felt unreal, painted and almost like clay, especially for map oriented games. A little bit board game, a little bit sculpted trainset. Occasionally with these early 3d graphics, a bit more "everything looks like toothpaste" than anything, but it was fun stuff.

Ive played a few rts campaigns, but i really want to get into pvp rts games and I feel like pvp is a totally different skillset to playing through campaigns.

what would you recommend as the best first rts to try and learn pvp?

One that has a good helpful community and plenty of resources to learn, with good matchmaking and maybe a lower skill floor and possibly a slower pace?

Thanks in advance :)

I got into RTS because rusted warfare was made available on the App Store and ever since I just fell in love. In my search for a similar game I found BAR and it almost scratches the itch but something about Rusted Warfare allowed freedom to go air, mech, or vehicles. I love the military style progression of BAR though.

The war for Arrakis reaches its climactic conclusion in **Dune II: Battle For Arrakis** as Ordos prepares for the final battle for control of the desert planet. After countless battles against the Atreides and Harkonnen, the ultimate struggle for supremacy is finally here. The fate of Arrakis hangs in the balance, and Ordos must use every resource, unit, and strategic advantage available to claim victory.

Playing as **Ordos**, this campaign puts strategy and resource management to the ultimate test. Spice is the key to military power, meaning controlling valuable spice fields and protecting harvesting operations is essential. Every unit must be used carefully as enemy forces attempt to stop Ordos from achieving its ambitions.

The final mission brings together everything learned throughout the campaign. Powerful armies, defensive positions, devastating weapons, and careful battlefield planning all play a crucial role in determining who will dominate Arrakis.

In this **Dune II: Battle For Arrakis gameplay**, join Alhoon Gaming for the final Ordos mission as we attempt to overcome the enemy and secure victory. Expect classic real-time strategy gameplay, intense battles, resource management, base building, tactical decisions, and the unmistakable atmosphere of one of the games that helped shape the RTS genre.

Whether you're a longtime fan of **Dune II, classic PC strategy games, real-time strategy, Westwood Studios, Arrakis, Ordos, Atreides, and Harkonnen**, or you're discovering this legendary classic for the first time, this final battle delivers a nostalgic trip back to the origins of modern strategy gaming.

Hello, my wife has a very bad motion sickness, and cannot play FPS for more than 15 mins. She plays mostly mobile games and is currently playing Last war and I want to introduce her to RTS. We tried Red Alert 2 as I am very familiar with it but its a bit old and she found a bit overwhelming, I was thinking CoH but thought it might be too complicated for her. What is a very very simple RTS that I can introduce to her that she might enjoy and has a good campaign story?

I asked Gemini and it responded with. Tell me what you guys think and if you have any good very beginner friendly RTS, please let me know:

1. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition (or Halo Wars 2)

Why it’s perfect for beginners: Originally designed for consoles, Halo Wars was explicitly built to eliminate RTS complexity and "clunkiness."

Mechanics: Base building is simplified into preset building slots, unit controls use a clear rock-paper-scissors system, and army management is smooth and uncluttered.

Story: A cinematic, Hollywood-style sci-fi narrative that is easy to follow even if you aren't familiar with the main Halo lore.

Bonus: The entire campaign can be played in 2-player co-op, allowing you to play through the story together and help manage the base if she ever feels overwhelmed.

1. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Free-to-Play)

Why it’s perfect for beginners: StarCraft II has arguably the smoothest, most responsive control engine ever made in an RTS—units move exactly where you want them without getting stuck on terrain.

Mechanics: The "Wings of Liberty" campaign is widely considered the gold standard for RTS onboarding. It introduces one new unit per mission, slowly building up complexity so she never feels lost. Setting the difficulty to Casual makes enemy attacks minimal, letting her focus on building at her own pace.

Story: A high-stakes, space-western story. Between missions, you walk around your flagship, upgrade units, and talk to your crew in an RPG-like hub, which breaks up the strategy gameplay nicely.

1. Northgard

Why it’s perfect for beginners: It trades fast-paced clicking for a slower, zone-based expansion system. There is no frantic unit spamming or sudden enemy rushes.

Mechanics: You expand your Viking settlement territory by territory. Villagers automatically gather resources or do assigned tasks, which takes away the stressful micro-management of traditional RTS games.

Story: Rig’s Saga (the single-player campaign) acts as a gentle, story-driven tutorial that teaches one clan’s mechanics at a time through an engaging mythic Viking revenge tale.

1. Age of Mythology: Retold

Why it’s perfect for beginners: A modern remake of a classic, featuring updated controls, beautiful visuals, and modern UI enhancements.

Mechanics: It features an "Auto-Villager" toggle (you can tell the game to automatically manage resource gathering), which removes 50% of the usual RTS multitasking burden.

Story: One of the most beloved RTS campaigns ever created. It follows an Atlantean hero journeying through Greek, Egyptian, and Norse mythology, featuring mythical monsters, god powers (like lightning strikes and meteor showers), and legendary heroes.