Top 10 Windows 10 Compatible Real Time Strategy PC Games (including upcoming games)

1. Age of Empires III Including Expansions (2005)

The Age of Empire series from Microsoft Studios is without doubt the best game out there. With two expansions "Age of Empire 3: The War chiefs" and "Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties", the game has a huge appeal among RTS games in the world.

The Game has mainly two modes which is consistent with the previous installations i.e. 'Age of Empires II" and it's expansion - A Story mode and the popular Skirmish mode. You can play as eight different civilizations - English, Spanish, British, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, German, and Ottoman in the main game. The extensions add Indian, Chinese and Japanese to this list. The Knights of St. John, John Black's Mercenaries, and the United States of America are playable only via Campaign mode.

This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Age of Empires III: Complete Collection (PC)

2. Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (2014)

Rise of Nations is a game based on attrition warfare technique, published by Microsoft Game Studios. This is one of the best strategy games out there. The game has a story mode and a skirmish mode just like the Age of empires.

In the story mode, there is a goal for world domination where the player start with a nation and try to fight and win territories to control the entire world. The skirmish mode, however is more interesting. You start with a small city center and a farm. The player has to build different buildings and units to uncover the hidden territory and expand the nation.

The player has to strike a balance between economy, research and military. 

This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Rise of Nations Gold Edition (PC)

3. World of Warcraft: Legion (2016)

World of Warcraft Legion is the latest (6th) installment of the Warcraft Series. It is scheduled to release on August 30, 2016.

The game carries legacy WoW features such as artifact weapons, and the user is able to level up upto 110. The player has to start with a mythical character, which in turn gains skills and weapons during the gameplay. The game is based on some targets, completing which, the player gets some points/skills and abilities which is used to buy/improve weapon or unlock territories. WoW also enables players to sell their points online, thus making it a large online trading platform.

This game is Officially Compatible with Windows 10

World of Warcraft: Legion - Standard Edition (PC/Mac)

4. Command and Conquer: Tiberium Alliances (2012)

Command & conquer Tiberium Alliances is the latest release of the Command & Conquer series and is considered one of the best games in the franchise.

Every player starts with a base which they have to protect and improve for some time. There are different resource to mine. Using them, the player must build an army to defend the base and start exploring. Just like any other Command and Conquer games, tanks, air crafts, futuristic humvees are the standard weapons in this game.

This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Command and Conquer: The Ultimate Edition (PC Download Code)

5. Empire Earth II (2005)

Empire earth II is the second installation of the Empire Earth series which take cue from the previous legendary Empire Earth game and improves on it.Although Empire Earth 3 is there, but that is no match for this beauty.

In this game, the users start in the stone age and advance all the way to Space age with research and resource gathering. There is a world domination mode which can be played. However, skirmish is the most favorite type of game played in Empire Earth 2.

The graphics is old but still good looking even after 11 years. Now, that's what I call a design.

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This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

6. Total War: Warhammer

If you like historical battle, this game is for you. Lead Roman legions with mythical creatures you are in for a treat.

Warhammer, just like most of the other strategy games, have two modes. One Campaign mode where you are taken through a story and have to complete tasks to sustain, another is the Skirmish mode. You can either play as Empire which mostly consists of humans or some mythical factions available in the game.



This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Total War: Warhammer II (PC)

7. Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology is the mythical version of Age of Empires. The player can choose between available Ancient Civilizations. The game has two modes, Story mode and Skirmish.

Civilizations include Greeks, Egyptians and Nords. The player has to collect food, wood, gold and favor to advance in the game. Military units include mythical god given units. Most of the civilizations are header by a God which the player has to choose in each of the available four ages.

This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Age of Mythology - Gold Edition (PC)

8. Company of Heroes 2 (2015)

Company of Heroes 2 is a completely different genre of game which focuses on modern warfare. The game is set in a World War 2 era where the player can play as either Soviets or Axis Power. The Story mode revolves around German army marching into Russia. Location is in most cases Russia (Stalingrad, Leningrad). The player has to explore and discover new resources. The realistic game engine in Company of Heroes 2 will actually enforce weather on your troops. Soldiers can die due to cold or heat. The player has to execute Joseph Stalin's Order number 227 where retreat is prohibited. Weapons available are all WW II era tanks, guns and airplanes.




This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault (PC)

9. DOTA 2

One of the most popular online RTS game of all time. This is also free to play. Two teams of five player can play each game where players defend their ancient structure with the help of mythical armies and heroes and try to destroy the enemy's structure.

The main attraction of DOTA 2 are its heroes. During the game, heroes are supposed to complete tasks to gain new powers and skills which helps the user during gameplay.



This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

10. World in Conflict

Like Company of Heroes, World in Conflict also focuses on modern warfare. The plot is set on 1988, almost at the end of Cold War era where Soviets attack United States. As an US military strategist, the player has to defend the nation and attack enemies wherever possible.

This is a strategy version of the massively popular game known as "Freedom Fighter" for PC. The player simply have to complete multiple missions in the story. Weapons starting from ground vehicles to tanks, Humvee, aircraft and helicopters can be used in the game.



This game is Unofficially Compatible with Windows 10

World in Conflict - Complete Edition (PC)