Best Free/F2P RTS Games

List of free-to-play or free RTS (real-time strategy) games for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux), Console (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and Switch) and Mobile (Android and iOS), be them MMO, multiplayer or single-player, online / offline, browser or desktop, ordered from best to worst by user rating.

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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to the original StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment’s critically acclaimed sci-fi real-time strategy game. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is both a challenging single-player game and a fast-paced, eSports multiplayer game, and it also taps […]

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Beyond All Reason (BAR) is a free, open source multiplayer RTS (real-time strategy) game for PC (Windows, Linux) running on the open source engine SpringRTS, which was built to reproduce and enhance the Total Annihilation game series. In BAR, all units […]

WindowsLinux
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Twisted Insurrection is a free retro RTS (real time strategy) game for PC (Windows), and a critically acclaimed standalone modification based on the Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ game and engine. It features a complete redesign of the original game, […]

Windows
89

Zero-K is a free, multiplatform, open-source MORTS game where massive robot armies fight an endless conflict. It has a powerful interface allowing players precision control over high level economic, strategic and tactical decisions. Units interact intuitively using real projectile and movement […]

WindowsLinux
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0 A.D. is a free real-time strategy game under continuous development by Wildfire Games (currently in alpha). Originally a mod concept for Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, 0 A.D. has become an ambitious and very promising project, now […]

WindowsMacLinux
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War Selection is a free-to-play (and win), pseudo-historical strategy game that focuses on base, economic and military development culminating in huge military clashes. Players can build their empire from the Stone Age to Modernity in a War RTS game that reimagines […]

Windows
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Crusader Kings II is a free-to-play strategy game for Windows, Max and Linux PCs by Paradox Interactive. The game is set in the Dark Ages and features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Crusader Kings II became free-to-play on October 17, 2019 […]

WindowsMacLinux
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Fallout Shelter is a free-to-play single-player survival strategy game for PC, Mobile (iOS & Android) and Console (PS4, Xbox One & Switch) based on the poplar Fallout franchise Bethesda. Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from […]

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Lambda Wars Beta is a free single-player and multiplayer real-time strategy MOD game for PC. Lambda Wars Beta is set in the Half-Life 2 universe and was made as a Source Engine modification for Alien Swarm over a period of 15 […]

Windows
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MegaGlest is a free, open source cross-platform 3D real-time strategy (RTS) game with both single-player and multiplayer game modes, where you control the armies of one of seven different factions: Tech, Magic, Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian or Romans. The game is […]

WindowsMacLinux
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State of Survival is a free-to-play* zombie-themed steampunk survival RTS (real-time strategy) game for PC (Windows client, or BlueStacks for Windows and Mac enhancements**) and Mobile (Android/iOS). The game has both a single-player campaign and PVP / PVE multiplayer game modes […]

WindowsMacIphone & IpadAndroid
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Minion Masters is a free-to-play 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 multiplayer online Minion Battler by Beta Dwarf, mixing gameplay elements drawn from MOBA, RTS and Card games. Collect an army of Mighty Minions & Sparkling Spells, then go head […]

Windows
85

Unknown Horizons is a free, open source 2D real-time strategy (RTS) game or city/colony building simulation for PC (Windows & Linux). Expand your small settlement to a strong and wealthy colony, collect taxes and supply your inhabitants with valuable goods. Increase […]

WindowsLinux
85

Clash of clans is a free-to-play mobile combat strategy game, standing among the most successful titles in the mobile strategy type. Clash of Clans lets you form communities, called clans, train troops, and attack other players to earn resources. Build and […]

Iphone & IpadAndroid
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Art of War: Red Tides is a multi-player strategy game currently in BETA with the core aspects of the game implemented. The rules of a battle in Red Tides are simple and easy to grasp, but you will have different experience […]

Windows
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Istrolid is a free-to-play multiplayer and singleplayer RTS game set in space. In Istrolid you design your own unique spaceships from a large number of parts to fit your strategy and play style. With no set units or factions you are […]

WindowsMacLinux
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Rise of Kingdoms is a free-to-play mobile MMO RTS (real-time strategy) game for PC (Windows, Mac) and mobile (Android, iOS) inspired by history. In Rise of Kingdoms, players choose one out of 11 civilizations to govern over and expand into a […]

WindowsMacIphone & IpadAndroid
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Infinite Lagrange is a free to play* sci-fi grand space simulation and RTS game for PC (Windows) and mobile devices (Android/iOS) by NetEase. The player takes the role of commander of a faction that travels through a massive transportation network called […]

WindowsIphone & IpadAndroid
83

Call of Dragons is a free to play MMO RTS (real-time strategy) game for PC (Windows) ad mobile (Android,iOS) developed by Farlight Games, the creators of mobile game Rise of Kingdoms. Capture behemoths to fight. Use hero skills with allies. Deploy […]

WindowsIphone & IpadAndroid
83

Dwarfs – F2P is an addictive, fast paced arcade-like game, with plenty of difficulty levels and game modes to play, in the tradition of great games such as “Lemmings” and “Dwarf Fortress”. As the new overseer for your underground Dwarf base, […]

WindowsMac
83

Galcon 2 is a colorful free-to-play multiplayer real-time strategy game, best described as “a demolition derby in space”. Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced, solid, and rewarding multiplayer strategy game. Galcon […]

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