Most Played Action RTS Games on Steam

Take a look at the top action rts games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more action rts titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best action rts games.

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1. Age of Darkness: Final Stand

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world. Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a game developed and published by . Released on January 15th 2025 has received 9,463 reviews of which 7,267 were positive and 2,196 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action rts game, thanks to its 170 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
7,267
2,196

170
players

2. ERA ONE

Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles. ERA ONE is a game developed and published by . Released on August 06th 2025 has received 772 reviews of which 640 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 139 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action rts games based on player count.
7.9
640
132

139
players

3. Attack on Toys

Relive Your Childhood Toys comes to life! Build your Army Toys, make battle scenario, watch the Toys battling each other, and customize your play with Attack on Toys Toy Box. Command your Army Toys to fight againts another toys strategically and keep them alive during battle! Attack on Toys is a game developed and published by . Released on September 24th 2021 has received 998 reviews of which 928 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played action rts games.
8.8
928
70

39
players

4. Mud and Blood

Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts. Mud and Blood is a game developed and published by . Released on November 30th 2021 has received 737 reviews of which 644 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action rts games.
8.2
644
93

30
players

5. 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far

Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over two dozen missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master. 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far is a game developed and published by . Released on August 26th 2024 has received 878 reviews of which 723 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action rts games.
7.8
723
155

18
players

6. Kingdom Eighties

Kingdom Eighties is a short story-based standalone expansion set in the Kingdom universe. A rad adventure of micro-strategy and base building in vivid ‘80s neon. Defend your town against the mysterious Greed and discover the secrets of your family lineage! Kingdom Eighties is a game developed and published by . Released on June 26th 2023 has received 2,938 reviews of which 2,169 were positive and 769 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action rts games.
7.2
2,169
769

18
players

7. Line War

A new type of RTS-style game with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics genres. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to win over your opponent without the need for micro-management. Line War is a game developed and published by . Released on May 05th 2022 has received 1,058 reviews of which 844 were positive and 214 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action rts games.
7.6
844
214

11
players

8. Iron Marines Invasion

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion. Iron Marines Invasion is a game developed and published by . Released on November 03rd 2023 has received 300 reviews of which 213 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action rts games.
6.7
213
87

6
players

9. Worbital

With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks. Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game in space, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing! Worbital is a game developed and published by . Released on January 31st 2019 has received 454 reviews of which 405 were positive and 49 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action rts games.
8.3
405
49

4
players

10. Crystal Clash

Crystal Clash is a mix of Lane Battles and Deckbuilding - with action-packed tug-of-war strategy, just like your favorite RTS mods from back in the day! :) Play 2v2 or co-op with a friend, or pair up with new allies and enemies! Collect cards, build your decks and have fun crushing your enemies! Crystal Clash is a game developed and published by . Released on January 14th 2022 has received 1,343 reviews of which 1,112 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action rts games.
7.9
1,112
231

4
players