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10 Best RTS Games on PlayStation 5
Real-time strategy game is the harbor where careful planning meets heart-pounding action. These games challenge your ability to think fast, manage resources, and outsmart your opponents in thrilling action. RTS games offer endless ways to test your strategic skills. With October 2024 upon us, PlayStation Plus has an incredible lineup of RTS titles that will keep your mind sharp and your fingers busy. Here's a look at the 10 best RTS games on Playstation Plus you can dive into this month.
10. Lock’s Quest
Adapted from the original 2008 Nintendo DS classic, Lock’s Quest is an immersive RTS gem. In this game, you defend your kingdom against relentless waves of enemy armies. Each invasion becomes more brutal than the last, keeping the challenge fresh and exciting.
Lock’s Quest creatively blends tactical defense and storytelling. The game’s ticking clock adds urgency, pushing you to fortify your defenses before the next assault quickly. Its engaging gameplay makes Lock’s Quest a fantastic entry point for any RTS fan on PlayStation Plus.
9. Desperados III
Do you have some sharpshooting skills? If so, Desperados III delivers the perfect Wild West flair to the RTS genre. In the game, you’ll take command of a team of five unique characters. Now, each character comes with their own distinct abilities as they navigate through dangerous, unpredictable environments. Consequently, the game gives you the freedom to approach each mission in your own style. Therefore, you can choose the precise sharpshooting of a cowboy or the silent stealth of a knife-wielding assassin. This flexibility is what makes the game so engaging.
8. Spellforce 3 Reforced
If you want to experience a perfect fusion of RTS and RPG elements, then Spellforce 3 Reforced is all you need. The game allows players to dive into an epic fantasy world filled with political intrigue and warring factions. You can choose between Humans, Orcs, and Elves, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Spellforce 3 Reforced also includes various multiplayer modes, letting you team up with or face off against friends for even more tactical fun.
7. Frostpunk
Frostpunk is no ordinary RTS; it’s a survival strategy game that puts you in charge of managing the last city on Earth. Quite a task, right? Now, every decision you make is very critical to your citizens' survival. You can ration food and resources to determine who works and who rests. The harsh cold constantly threatens your progress, but you have no option. You must survive. If you love juggling resource management with gut-wrenching choices, Frostpunk offers an experience that will leave a lasting impression.
6. Bad North
In Bad North, you’re up against a horde of Viking invaders who intend to destroy your homeland. What makes the game exciting is that each island you defend is randomly generated. Consequently, you can use different environments and terrain to your advantage. But here’s the catch: the stakes are very high. Once you lose a unit, they’re gone for good.
To succeed, you must position your troops strategically. Once placed, your soldiers automatically engage in combat. Therefore, you must focus on troop placement and tactical maneuvers. The simple mechanics paired with this constant challenge make Bad North a perfect RTS game.
5. Tropico 6
Tropico 6 is a highly acclaimed game on PlayStation Plus, offering a compelling city-building and political simulation experience. In this game, you step into the shoes of El Presidente, the ruler of a small Caribbean island nation. As the leader, you must oversee the island’s development through different historical eras, from colonial times to the modern age.
The game allows players to build cities, develop infrastructure, and ensure the well-being of their citizens. Tropico 6 is a genuinely engaging and entertaining experience for fans of simulation and strategy games.
4. Stellaris
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the vastness of space, Stellaris offers a cosmic sandbox like no other. This grand RTS blends exploration, diplomacy, and combat in an expansive universe teeming with alien civilizations. You can engage in literally everything from peaceful negotiations and trade agreements to massive galaxy wars.
The game’s customization options are one of its strongest features. You can design your own spaceships. You can also equip them with advanced technology and build an empire based on your preferred style of play. Ultimately, Stellaris gives you the freedom to shape your spacefaring adventure.
3. Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge
Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge brings a unique twist to the RTS genre. War is always intense, but when it’s between two mad scientists, it becomes something entirely different. In this game, you’ll control various types of zombies, each offering distinct abilities. Success lies in positioning your zombie army carefully and using their skills strategically to outwit your opponent. If you’re an RTS fan, Zombie Tycoon 2 is the perfect, playful experience through a chaotic world of brain-hungry zombies.
2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a masterpiece of a tactical stealth RTS. The game lets you control a team of highly skilled assassins. The assassins are tasked with infiltrating enemy territories and executing high-profile targets. Each member of your squad brings unique abilities to the table, and you’ll need to use them wisely to succeed. The combination of strategic planning and stealth mechanics makes Shadow Tactics one of the best RTS games on PlayStation Plus this month.
1. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Topping our list is the epic Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III. The game delivers massive real-time battles, deep strategy, and an engaging storyline. The scale of the battles is breathtaking, with a wide variety of units and heroes to command.
You can customize your army and choose the best strategies for each encounter. Whether you prefer overwhelming force or precise tactical strikes, the choice is yours. Dawn of War III offers a perfect fast-paced action experience, making it the ultimate RTS experience on PlayStation Plus in October 2024.
So, what’s your take on our picks for the 10 best RTS games on PlayStation Plus? What are some of your favorites? Let us know over on our socials here or down in the comments below.
