Games like StarCraft II

4.1average player rating•5 games

StarCraft II's pull is razor-edged real-time strategy: base-building into crisp build orders, scouting, and micro that punishes every mistake. These picks keep that pressure — asymmetric matchups, tight macro-to-micro loops, and fights decided by timing and control.

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Games5

Avg. Metacritic81

Avg. player rating4.1/5

Main genreStrategy

Released2015–2020

What these games share

The genres these 5 picks have in common, straight from their store data.

Strategy5 of 5

The picks

Ranked by player rating, Metacritic breaks ties.

1
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Strategy
Build-order precision and scouting payoffs, with constant raiding while you macro and tech under pressure.
4.8/5Player ratingMC84View game
2
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
Strategy
Fast scouting into harvester harassment, razor timing pushes, and frantic base-firefights over fragile production lines.
4.5/5Player ratingMC82View game
3
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
ActionIndieStrategy
Expansion-first economy and simultaneous fronts demand hotkeys, radar awareness, and nonstop production cycles.
4.2/5Player ratingView game
4
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
SimulationStrategy
Army-splitting and region control at scale — macro decisions and multi-front pressure win more than isolated duels.
3.7/5Player ratingMC81View game
5
Grey Goo
Strategy
Three asymmetric factions, razor build orders, and micro-heavy abilities that swing fights in seconds.
3.4/5Player ratingMC77View game