Real Time Tactics tag
Tag created in June 2017
Real Time Tactics's popularity amongst developers
This chart shows the amount of games released over the years with the Real Time Tactics tag and the percentage of games released on Steam they account for. The number of releases gives an appreciation of the quantity of games published each year. It often tends to increase naturally, just like the total amount of Steam games released.
The percentage, on the other hand, gives a better idea of the trend a tag follows. It shows if, in proportion, the Real Time Tactics tag is getting more or less popular from a developer's perspective. The Review chart can let us know if this trend is a positive thing (i.e. players interest for the tag is growing) or a negative one (the tag is overcrowded).
The Real Time Tactics game tag peaked in 2022 with 255 games released. The popularity of the tag is in a range between 0.22% in 2011 and 0.05% in 2012.
Bear in mind that 2023 is not over yet. The number of releases will continue to increase, but the percentage is already a good estimate of things to come.
Real Time Tactics's popularity amongst players
This chart shows the reviews for games with the Real Time Tactics tag, either as count and as a percentage of all Steam reviews, and the average value for a game. If the chart is cluttered, you can always deactivate some lines by clicking on the legend.
The review count gives a view of the sheer amount of reviews a tag receives, but it also follows the popularity of Steam itself. That is why the normalized value as a percentage of all Steam reviews is often more interesting, as it gives you the popularity trend for Real Time Tactics tag games.
A typical game associated with this tag collected on average between 27 (2010) and 770 (2019) reviews. Bear in mind that it is the average, and it can be strongly influenced by extreme values, like the release of a very popular game with this tag.
The reviews per game as a percentage of the average show that games in the Real Time Tactics tag received between 73% (2010) and 274% (2019) reviews compared to other tags.
Price of games tagged with Real Time Tactics
This graph displays the evolution of the Real Time Tactics tag's games price in USD over the years, and the percentage of free to play games in this tag. Bear in mind that there is inflation over time, which means that a price should slowly increase just to keep the same value.
The median price for Real Time Tactics games was at its lowest in 2016 at 6.99$, and peaked in 2019 at 10.49$. The percentage of free to play peaked in 2018 at 20%, and bottomed in 2023 at 1%.
Positive reviews ratio for Real Time Tactics, per language
This chart shows an aggregated Steam rating for all the Real Time Tactics tag games, classed by language. It helps estimate how different audiences judge a game with this tag. A lower rating doesn't always mean that the audience doesn't enjoy that particular tag, as some cultures tend to always give lower scores. But it will affect a game's rating nonetheless.
The best rating for Real Time Tactics games is 93% for the Vietnamese audience, and the worst is 75% for the Japanese audience.
| Image | Name | Description | Price | Rating | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Stronghold HD | The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players. | 5.99 | 95.5% | Oct 21, 2013 |
  | Stronghold Crusader HD | The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions. | 9.99 | 97.7% | Oct 21, 2013 |
  | Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition | Catapult werewolves over castle walls, incinerate troops with dragon fire and command the Knights of the Round Table! This remaster of the mythical ‘castle sim’ features Steam multiplayer, Workshop support, new maps, achievements and DLC campaigns. | 14.99 | 86.3% | Sep 15, 2016 |
  | Atom Zombie Smasher | The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more. | 9.99 | 89.3% | Mar 14, 2011 |
  | Demigod | Set in a magical world where gods walk among mortals, Demigod blends action, strategy and role-playing elements into a thrilling new experience. | 9.99 | 74.9% | Dec 14, 2011 |
  | rymdkapsel | Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game. | 7.99 | 81.2% | Jan 30, 2014 |
  | Magi | Magi is a challenging game of wizard duels, mixing strategy and RPG elements with the dynamism and immediacy of fighting games. | 9.99 | 88.2% | Jan 17, 2017 |
  | Lamia Must Die | A horrible monster has been terrorizing the local town for years, doing terrible, unspeakable things to the citizen. One day, a paladin leads several other heroes towards the cave where the monster lies in, them being the final hope for the town of Clearmill and to save it from total devastation. | Free | 60.2% | Aug 26, 2015 |
  | Special Tactics | ST brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to Steam. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives. Addictive Survival mode and unrivaled multiplayer including Squads (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 2 vs 1) | Free | 73.3% | Apr 26, 2016 |
  | Syrian Warfare | Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story. | 13.99 | 86.4% | Feb 21, 2017 |
  | Minion Masters | An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free! | Free | 82.5% | May 24, 2019 |
  | ConflictCraft | Defend and attack at same time! You’ll need to capture as many bases as you can. There are different types ranging from anti-air guns, turrets and radio towers to nuclear silos. Your offensive capabilities consist of tanks, attack helicopters and dropships. Deeply rewarding strategic warfare. | 0.99 | 84.8% | Dec 8, 2016 |
  | Will of the Gods | Will of the Gods is an arcade, strategy 1v1 game where players play as Gods, each trying to guide as many followers as they can to their temple, while punishing those who choose to follow the other God. | 2.99 | 69.4% | Aug 29, 2016 |
  | Epitaph | Battle for the afterlife in Epitaph, a competitive, fast-paced tactical battler. Command your three Reapers, and fight your opponent by sequencing their abilities and setting up combos. But be careful - every time a Reaper dies, they come back stronger, making your opponent even more deadly. | 12.99 | N/A | Oct 29, 2020 |
  | Bad North: Jotunn Edition | Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island. | 14.99 | 93.1% | Nov 16, 2018 |
  | God of Failure | Defend your castle from the orcish chavs, lure them into your traps and destroy them. | 3.99 | 57.9% | Dec 19, 2017 |
  | Cube Color | "Cube Color" - a game in which you need to repaint more territory in the color of your cube. Compete against computer or friends who will take over the earth. | 24.99 | 79% | Nov 22, 2017 |
  | Hot Brass | As an elite SWAT operator, think fast and put your tactics to the test to master a series of missions and save lives. Summon your team of up to four players in online and local co-op, or hone your skills solo. Don’t just be the best—be the best of the best. | 14.99 | 82.2% | Feb 26, 2021 |
  | Battlecruisers | A visually stunning RTS where players build the ultimate battlecruiser to strategically attack and destroy enemy warships. Step aboard this indie war game for minimalist design, explosive gameplay, and an addictive soundtrack. And nukes! Never forget the nukes. | 5.99 | 87.5% | Feb 4, 2021 |
  | There Will Be Ink | There Will Be Ink is a tactical action game for 1-8 players. Play solo or with friends in battles between stick figure armies on a paper notepad, just like you used to draw in class instead of paying attention! | 6.99 | 90.9% | Mar 10, 2023 |
  | War Mongrels | War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC). | 44.99 | 69.4% | Oct 19, 2021 |
  | Galactic Ruler | Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy! | 39.99 | 57.1% | Aug 3, 2022 |
  | Necronator: Dead Wrong | Necronator: Dead Wrong is a deck-building roguelike with an RTS twist. Build a powerful deck. Collect and deploy undead units and raise a unique army. Master each commander’s playstyle and conquer the world. Change the game with rule-bending relics. Unlock new decks and do it all again. | 19.99 | 68.6% | Jul 30, 2020 |
  | Nordic Warriors | Enter the real time tactical nightmare of Nordic Warriors and use your handful of brave souls to stem an endless horde of undead horrors. You'll need to take advantage of the terrain and your Hero abilities to heal and lead your units as you blast, smash or slash your way through the unfolding apocalypse. | 19.99 | 80.6% | Jun 19, 2020 |
  | Edge Of Galaxy | Edge of Galaxy is a real-time tactical space sim with RPG-lite elements. As the commander of a mercenary fleet, you must hire and manage your ships, upgrade their capabilities, and rise through the ranks to become a legend among mercs. | 8.99 | 72.7% | Jul 22, 2021 |