Most Played Real-Time Games on Steam
Take a look at the top real-time games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more real-time titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best real-time games.
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1. Per Aspera
Make Mars your own! Take control of the world’s most sophisticated AI (AMI) and terraform the surface of the Red Planet for a city-building experience on a planetary scale. Transform this barren world into a lush paradise and explore the surface for any ancient secrets that may be waiting. Per Aspera is a game developed and published by . Released on December 03rd 2020 has received 5,484 reviews of which 4,163 were positive and 1,321 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played real-time games.
7.4
4,163
1,321
56
players
2. Necrosmith 2
Like a dead man reanimated by dark sorcery, the necromancer simulator is back! Give the undead the ability to fly over mountains and swim across rivers, explore a fully generated world at night and fend off enemy hordes during the day. Start a new, uhm, life. Necrosmith 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 27th 2024 has received 1,191 reviews of which 932 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played real-time games.
7.5
932
259
32
players
3. Cossacks: Art of War
Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries Cossacks: Art of War is a game developed and published by . Released on August 26th 2011 has received 335 reviews of which 270 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played real-time games.
7.5
270
65
13
players
4. Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®
In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes. Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity® is a game developed and published by . Released on November 16th 2011 has received 793 reviews of which 612 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played real-time games.
7.4
612
181
12
players
5. Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire
Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire is a fast and furious post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where you have to be quick or be dead. Play as one of three unique factions in the struggle to seek out and conquer oil fields to fuel your army. Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire is a game developed and published by . Released on July 23rd 2020 has received 349 reviews of which 245 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played real-time games.
6.7
245
104
9
players
6. Cursed Treasure 2
Why be good when you can be... bad? Cursed Treasure 2 is an addictive tower-defense game that puts the power of darkness at your fingertips. Build towers of powerful orcs, demons, and undead, and master powerful spells, to protect your precious hoard from all manner of no-good do-gooders. Cursed Treasure 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2017 has received 516 reviews of which 424 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played real-time games.
7.7
424
92
6
players
7. Tower of Time
A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game. Tower of Time is a game developed and published by . Released on April 12th 2018 has received 2,375 reviews of which 1,994 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played real-time games.
8.1
1,994
381
5
players
8. Earth 2160
After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts. Earth 2160 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2006 has received 1,405 reviews of which 994 were positive and 411 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played real-time games.
6.8
994
411
5
players
9. Dice Legacy
Dice Legacy is a dice-based survival city builder set on a mysterious ringworld. Your ship has reached the shore of an uncharted continent. Roll and use your dice to gather resources, expand and defend your settlement, survive the winter and interact with the strange inhabitants of this eerie world. Dice Legacy is a game developed and published by . Released on September 09th 2021 has received 1,026 reviews of which 706 were positive and 320 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played real-time games.
6.7
706
320
3
players
10. Siege of Centauri
Defend against thousands of enemies in this explosive tower defense game. Deploy upgradable towers and unleash powerful orbital abilities as you try to protect Earth's first colony world from destruction. Siege of Centauri is a game developed and published by . Released on September 12th 2019 has received 438 reviews of which 287 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played real-time games.
6.3
287
151
2
players
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