The real time strategy genre includes dozens of games popular with both PC and console gamers. Unlike their turn-based counterparts, RTS games put you in control of live action as you send dozens, if not hundreds, of soldiers into battle. You need to be a great multi-tasker and able to quickly harvest resources, build troops, and attack your foes. Bright Hub's guide to real time strategy games gives you the best method of playing and winning at several games in the genre, from Rise of Nations to World at Conflict. Our articles also count down the top ten real time strategy games in various sub-genres, such as ever-popular tower defense games.

| Escaping the Doomed Planet in Earth 2150
Earth 2150 is one of the few real time strategy games to have come out of Europe. It was innovative in allowing the gamer to maintain units between missions and in providing the player... |
The Best RTS Games… For Free
Looking for a decent RTS game but short on cash? Check out this article to find some great free games that might just be what you are looking for.... |
| Officers World War II Review
WWII real time strategy with Officers is fairly engaging and certainly provides a tactical challenge. There are a few problems with this title but the main selling point of huge maps... |
History of Command and Conquer Real Time Strategy Series
Westwood Studios made the first Command & Conquer PC game. The original game may be long forgotten, but the series lives on. For those who wish to experience these games again,... |
| What are Real-Time Strategy Video Games?
A good real-time strategy game can be a blast to play. But if you're new to the genre, what should you know before you begin? There are new terms to learn, most of which are... |
Dos Game Review: Command and Conquer
The late 90’s saw the rise of real-time strategy games like Dune 2, Warcraft 2 and Command and Conquer. But, C&C was more superior in every way. In fact, this game made this... |