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.
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Best Games in the In real time genre of 2008
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, Simulation, Action, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, God Simulator, Open world
September 4, 2008
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
92/100
Metacritic:
84/100
This evolution and civilization simulation follows a species from a single cell to spacefaring exploration. Progression spans five stages—Cell, Creature, Tribe...
Action, Strategy, Simulation, Warships / Submarines, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Historical
March 15, 2005
Players:
6.7/10
Steam:
87/100
Metacritic:
90/100
Silent Hunter 3 — the player is given command of a German submarine from the Second World War. The game includes 5 training missions, a dynamic campaign and...
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...
Simulation, Action, Strategy, DLC, Warships / Submarines, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Historical
February 29, 2008
Players:
6.7/10
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific — U-Boat Missions — The simulator uses detailed and accurate 3D graphics to immerse the player in the environment...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Isometric, City Building, Simulation
December 2, 2008
Players:
5.5/10
Steam:
76/100
Metacritic:
72/100
A strategy and city-building game about governing a Roman province during the Roman Empire. The player leads one of five noble families, each with distinct...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Post-apocalyptic
March 14, 2001
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
79/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Fallout Tactics is a tactical turn-based strategy game with RPG elements and an isometric camera view set in the Fallout universe. The events of the game will tell...
Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Science fiction
December 8, 2008
Players:
8.4/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a fun tactical tower defense strategy game with an isometric camera view in a sci-fi setting. In the game, you have to organize an...
