Most Played RTS Games on Steam
Take a look at the top rts games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more rts titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best rts games.
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1. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Total War: WARHAMMER III is a game developed and published by . Released on February 16th 2022 has received 119,858 reviews of which 87,141 were positive and 32,717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played rts game, thanks to its 18,945 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
87,141
32,717
18,945
players
2. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on November 14th 2019 has received 162,462 reviews of which 154,061 were positive and 8,401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 12,935 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rts games based on player count.
9.4
154,061
8,401
12,935
players
3. The King is Watching
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run The King is Watching is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2025 has received 2,873 reviews of which 2,355 were positive and 518 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 6,044 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rts games based on player count.
7.9
2,355
518
6,044
players
4. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on October 28th 2021 has received 80,870 reviews of which 69,559 were positive and 11,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 5,611 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rts games.
8.5
69,559
11,311
5,611
players
5. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on October 15th 2020 has received 48,342 reviews of which 40,941 were positive and 7,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,275 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rts games.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,275
players
6. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further. Age of Empires II (Retired) is a game developed and published by . Released on April 09th 2013 has received 101,351 reviews of which 97,083 were positive and 4,268 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,327 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rts games.
9.4
97,083
4,268
2,327
players
7. Total War: SHOGUN 2
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike. Total War: SHOGUN 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 14th 2011 has received 24,952 reviews of which 22,620 were positive and 2,332 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 2,098 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rts games.
8.9
22,620
2,332
2,098
players
8. Company of Heroes 2
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below. Company of Heroes 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 25th 2013 has received 109,825 reviews of which 86,713 were positive and 23,112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,820 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rts games.
7.8
86,713
23,112
1,820
players
9. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld? STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack is a game developed and published by . Released on May 25th 2010 has received 39,435 reviews of which 38,503 were positive and 932 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,778 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rts games.
9.6
38,503
932
1,778
players
10. Age of Mythology: Retold
From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Age of Mythology: Retold is a game developed and published by . Released on September 04th 2024 has received 16,708 reviews of which 15,043 were positive and 1,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,682 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rts games.
8.8
15,043
1,665
1,682
players
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