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
PlayStation 3PlayStation 2Xbox 360PSPWiiNintendo DSGame Boy AdvanceVideopac+ G7400BREWJ2MEOdyssey 2SymbianDOSPalm OSWindows MobileVIC-20Atari 2600
Statuses
Best Games in the In real time genre of 2007
Action, Strategy, Fighting, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Sports game, Open world, Role-playing game, Adventure
November 22, 2004
Players:
9.4/10
Steam:
94/100
An adventurous pirate game that combines elements of strategy, role-playing, and sea travel simulation. In the age of great discoveries, the player becomes the...
Role-playing game, In real time, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics, Strategy, Japanese role-playing game
July 19, 1991
Players:
7.1/10
Steam:
93/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Final Fantasy IV is a tactical turn-based strategy role-playing game with anime and fantasy RPG elements. Expect fully voiced dramatic cutscenes, deep, emotionally...
Simulation, Action, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Space, Science fiction
November 3, 2004
Players:
8.6/10
Steam:
66/100
Metacritic:
77/100
This real-time tactical space simulator follows a conflict between megacorporations at the dawn of the 22nd century. A discovery on the edge of the Solar System...
Role-playing game, In real time, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Isometric, Japanese role-playing game
March 19, 1998
Players:
9.6/10
Steam:
92/100
Metacritic:
83/100
Final Fantasy V is an anime-style turn-based strategy RPG with an isometric view. Embark on an epic adventure as four heroes are united by fate: Bartz and his...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, Grand strategy
January 23, 2007
Players:
7.2/10
Steam:
80/100
Metacritic:
83/100
This global historical strategy game puts the player in control of a historical nation and lets them guide it across several centuries while expanding its influence...
Strategy, DLC, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Science fiction, Online
October 9, 2006
Players:
8.6/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
87/100
An expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, this real-time strategy game follows seven races vying for control of the planet Kronus. Excavations beneath the...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Tactics, Science fiction
February 9, 2007
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
70/100
Metacritic:
71/100
A science-fiction role-playing strategy game about a small colony on Mars trying to survive and prosper after the events of UFO: Aftermath. The story runs alongside...