In real time
The type of games known as "real-time" does not allow players to hit "pause" and think about their next moves. Such games require maximum attention from the player and the ability to make quick decisions. In single-player games, there is still the option to hit "pause," but at that moment the screen is covered by a menu. Sometimes there are variations of real-time games where the player can queue a series of commands for their character or units and buildings, which partially simplifies the task.
Years
Platforms
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Statuses
Best Games in the In real time genre
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, In real time, Fantasy, Medieval era
June 22, 2023
Players:
8.6/10
Metacritic:
86/100
The game takes place in the world of Valisteya, where among people there are the most powerful creatures — icons. These dangerous creatures live in dominants...
Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction
February 12, 2026
Metacritic:
72/100
The expansion allows players to build their own dynasty, develop its prestige, choose heirs, and even declare family members outcasts. Any sim can claim the crown...
Role-playing game, Strategy, Hack and slash, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game
July 9, 2013
Players:
6.2/10
Metacritic:
90/100
Dota 2 is a continuation of the legendary team tactical and strategic game with role-playing game elements, in which each player controls one hero, and, if the hero...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga
February 29, 2024
VGTimes:
9.0/10
Players:
8.6/10
Metacritic:
91/100
The second part of the reimagining of the Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy VII from 1997 and the direct sequel to VII Remake. Fans of the cult JRPG and...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga
2027
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
The final part of the grand trilogy of remakes of the cult JRPG Final Fantasy VII brings the heroes to a decisive confrontation with Sephiroth. While a meteor...
Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, The Lord of the Rings, Cooperative (co-op)
October 26, 2011
Players:
8.6/10
Metacritic:
63/100
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an exciting action role-playing game with a third-person view in the fantasy universe of The Lord of the Rings. The game...
Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, The Lord of the Rings, Fantasy, Medieval era
August 11, 2026
Metacritic:
64/100
The re-release of the role-playing action game The Lord of the Rings: War in the North from 2011, set in the universe of "The Lord of the Rings," takes place...
