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 September 14th 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 23,272 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
87,141
32,717
23,272
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 15,340 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
15,340
players
3. 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. While seeing 7,334 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rts games based on player count.
8.5
69,559
11,311
7,334
players
4. 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 3,984 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rts games.
8.3
40,941
7,401
3,984
players
5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on August 14th 2025 has received 6,775 reviews of which 5,293 were positive and 1,482 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 3,678 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rts games.
7.6
5,293
1,482
3,678
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 2,630 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
2,630
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 2,445 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
2,445
players
8. Age of Mythology: Retold
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes. 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 2,357 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rts games.
8.8
15,043
1,665
2,357
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 1,701 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
1,701
players
10. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command. Total War: WARHAMMER II is a game developed and published by . Released on September 28th 2017 has received 124,252 reviews of which 114,776 were positive and 9,476 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,657 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rts games.
9.1
114,776
9,476
1,657
players
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