Most Played Real Time Tactics Games on Steam
Take a look at the top real time tactics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 14th 2025. Want to explore even more real time tactics titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best real time tactics games.
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1. Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2? Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront is a game developed and published by . Released on June 11th 2021 has received 23,811 reviews of which 19,837 were positive and 3,974 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played real time tactics game, thanks to its 2,978 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
19,837
3,974
2,978
players
2. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2025 has received 6,366 reviews of which 5,771 were positive and 595 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,818 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among real time tactics games based on player count.
8.8
5,771
595
2,818
players
3. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on July 20th 2022 has received 2,321 reviews of which 1,720 were positive and 601 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,216 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among real time tactics games based on player count.
7.2
1,720
601
1,216
players
4. WARNO
Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory. WARNO is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2024 has received 12,671 reviews of which 10,303 were positive and 2,368 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 766 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
8.0
10,303
2,368
766
players
5. Ultimate General: Civil War
Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Ultimate General: Civil War is a game developed and published by . Released on July 14th 2017 has received 7,984 reviews of which 7,123 were positive and 861 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 677 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
8.7
7,123
861
677
players
6. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions. Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) is a game developed and published by . Released on October 21st 2013 has received 19,811 reviews of which 19,346 were positive and 465 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 629 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
9.5
19,346
465
629
players
7. Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy. Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age is a game developed and published by . Released on November 12th 2024 has received 3,787 reviews of which 3,411 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 538 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
8.7
3,411
376
538
players
8. Doomsday: Last Survivors
New tower defense gameplay! The apocalypse has come, and zombies are running amok. As the leader of the survivors, collect and use resources to defend their last shelter! Doomsday: Last Survivors is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2023 has received 711 reviews of which 470 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 468 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
6.4
470
241
468
players
9. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014". Door Kickers 2: Task Force North is a game developed and published by . Released on February 10th 2025 has received 10,848 reviews of which 10,389 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 463 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
9.3
10,389
459
463
players
10. Viking Rise
Race against other players to explore Valhalla and conquer Midgard! Viking Rise is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2024 has received 679 reviews of which 485 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 427 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played real time tactics games.
6.8
485
194
427
players
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