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
Statuses
Best Games in the In real time genre of 2009
Role-playing game, Strategy, Online, In real time, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Action, Cooperative (co-op)
October 27, 2009
Players:
5.9/10
Metacritic:
78/100
League of Legends is an online real-time strategy role-playing game in a fantasy setting. Choose your character and engage in team-to-team battle...
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...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Science fiction, Adventure
July 15, 2003
Players:
9.1/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
90/100
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a fantasy role-playing game with a third-person view in the Star Wars universe. You can choose your path in...
Role-playing game, Adventure, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
January 31, 1997
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
77/100
Metacritic:
83/100
Final Fantasy VII is a third-person role-playing game in the anime and fantasy style. In Midgar, a city controlled by the mega-conglomerate Shinra...
Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy
March 3, 2009
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
89/100
The events take place in the era of the 18th century, when the world was engulfed in large-scale wars, colonial ambitions and revolutions. The player...
Strategy, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Simulation, Construction, Sandbox
June 2, 2009
Players:
7.8/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
73/100
A life simulation set in an open world, where the player creates characters and guides their daily lives, relationships, and ambitions. Appearance...
Role-playing game, Action, DLC, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, The Lord of the Rings
November 18, 2008
Players:
8.7/10
Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria - the game takes place simultaneously with the events of the novel, starting from the moment Frodo leaves...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Online, Exploration, Cooperative (co-op), Historical, Medieval era
July 26, 2009
Players:
8.1/10
Anno 1404 — real-time exploration strategy for multiple players in a medieval setting. Classic city building...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Simulation
September 11, 2009
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
69/100
Metacritic:
72/100
This real-time fantasy strategy game centers on ruling the kingdom of Ardania, where heroes decide for themselves where to go and what to do. The...
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...
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:
83/100
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...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
February 11, 1999
Players:
9.3/10
Steam:
84/100
Metacritic:
90/100
Final Fantasy VIII is a continuation of the legendary series of role-playing games with turn-based combat in the Japanese style. The game takes place...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
December 17, 2009
Players:
6.5/10
Steam:
75/100
Metacritic:
83/100
This fantasy role-playing game follows a group of strangers branded enemies of the state in the floating city of Cocoon. As a crisis threatens to...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based
April 10, 2009
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
82/100
King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a continuation of a role-playing adventure with turn-based strategy elements in a fantasy world. The game will...
Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, City Building, Sandbox, Construction
October 13, 2006
Players:
8/10
Steam:
88/100
Metacritic:
57/100
A real-time fantasy strategy game about castle building and warfare, drawing on medieval myths and legends. Its three campaigns span 24 missions...
