Real Time Strategy games have had a huge fan following since their inception. The USP of such games is that there is no specific way to complete a mission. The players themselves have to devise strategies and plan out their approach to ensure victory. There are numerous RTS games out there that have received critical acclaim. But, what about the games that are hitting stores in this year? Take a look below at the best RTS games of 2016.

Top 10 Best RTS Games

1. Total War: Arena

Total War: Arena is the upcoming free-to-play RTS game from The Creative Assembly. The game is in closed alpha and closed beta stage now, and will be released soon. Total War: Arena mixes genres like the multiplayer online battle arena and real-time strategy together and features 10vs10 battles. Each player can control up to 3 different units of warriors, each led by a historic commander. The intricately designed battlefield will test the wits and teamwork of players.

2. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

The prequel to Homeworld is finally here after 17 long years. But it is definitely worth the wait. Set in the dying world of Kharak, players must join Rachel S’jet to uncover the mystery surrounding an anomaly which could be the answer to Kharak’s restoration. Survive the desert by making meaningful choices regarding resources, fleets and technology research. Take part in different combat styles that need to be changed depending on the environment.

 

3. Soldiers: Arena

Set during the bloodiest periods of history, the World War II, Soldiers: Arena allows players to take control of the different nations each with their own tanks, infantry, vehicles and various types of weapons. It is one of the best rts games and features a highly interactive environment wherein almost anything can be destroyed or set on fire. Arena also has an advanced AI in the game which makes for a very realistic battle experience. Relive the most historic and violent period that mankind has ever witnessed.

 

4. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Released in April 2016, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, pits together Chaos, Eldar, Orks and the Imperium against each other in surreal space battles that will take your breath away. Each of the four factions has their own skills and strengths that need to be explored deeply to become victorious. The main highlight of the game is the plethora of customizations that are available for the ship as well as upgrades for the crew and captain. The ship’s weaponry, defense systems, and subsystems must be carefully monitored so as to be prepared for an attack anytime.

 

5. Total War: Warhammer

The first game in the Warhammer series to feature a fantasy world filled with monsters, warriors and heroes. Warhammer is the 10^th installment in the Total War series and players can control any of the four factions – the Empire, the Greenskins, the Dwarfs or the Vampire Counts. Warhammer brings back the tried and tested elements of the previous games like city-building, unit-building and diplomacy settings. However, there are a huge number of animations and over 30 different types of skeletons and body types added to the game.

6. XCOM 2

It has been 20 years since humanity lost the war against the aliens. A new order exists on Earth and the aliens have power over everything. They have brought in new technology and resources that promise a brighter future for the Earth, but they are concealing a very evil agenda. The disavowed XCOM forces must rise from the shadows and fight back to reclaim their home planet or die trying. Players take control of an alien ship that has been converted to their mobile headquarters. Combat enemy operations, guide your strike team and grow popular support as you inch your way to destroy the alien occupation.

7. Ashes of the Singularity

Boasting to be the first ever native 64-bit RTS game, Ashes of the Singularity features maps of unprecedented size and amazing details. Players can build huge armies, research on new technology and destroy anyone who stands against them. The most intriguing part of the game is that it requires a minimum of 4 cores from the CPU, which is used to develop the most complex strategies by the AI. It is surely going to hit players with a different level of challenge that has not yet been experienced in RTS games.

8. Cossacks 3

Experience the greatest battles of the 17^th and 18^th centuries, set in Europe, in Cossacks 3. It is a remake of the game released back in 2001 and features armies that amount to 10,000 units in the battlefield, which includes 70 different types of units. Take control of up to 12 different nations take part in five historical campaigns. The game also has an awesome multiplayer mode in which 7 players can play at a time against each other or the AI. The battle is influenced considerably by the landscape and players have to devise new strategies in order to overcome the opponent’s army.

9. Offworld Trading Company

This might be the most unique game on the list because it doesn’t have any form of combat. Offworld Trading Company comes from the lead designer of Civilization IV, Soren Johnson. It allows players to dig into the untapped resources of the red planet, Mars. Players have to manipulate the market and research about new technologies to drive the opponents out of business and become the supreme leader. The market is real-time and is driven by the actions of the players. The game doesn’t have any form of combat and handling money carefully is the key to success.

10. Master of Orion

The reboot of the game that has millions of fans around the world, Master of Orion is one of the best RTS games which promises a lot and has people from the original game working on it. Set in a completely revamped and beautiful universe, players will take part in intergalactic warfare as they explore new galaxies, connect with aliens and take over hostile civilizations. The game features vast galaxies from hundred different solar systems. The 10 races from the original game make a return with a highly advanced AI and impeccable voice acting.

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