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 360PS VitaPSPWiiNintendo 3DSNintendo DSWindows PhoneAmazon Fire TViPod TouchiPhone
Statuses
Best Games in the In real time genre of 2012 (Game released)
Game released: Android, bada, iPad, iOS, Mac, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PC, Windows Phone, Xbox 360 → 31 May 2011
Players:
7.3/10
Steam:
98/100
Metacritic:
85/100
A colorful strategy game in the tower defense genre, where an ordinary country house is under siege by an army of funny but extremely persistent zombies. The only...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Adventure
Game released: PlayStation, PC, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One → 3 September 1997
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
75/100
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 Inc., Mako...
Game released: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 → 24 July 2012
VGTimes:
6.7/10
Players:
8.1/10
Steam:
73/100
Metacritic:
76/100
Prototype 2 is a continuation of the action-slasher adventure with a third-person view in the open world. In the game you will try on the role of the new hero James...
Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android → 25 December 2009
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
97/100
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 takes control...
Action, Strategy, Fighting, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Sports game, Open world, Role-playing game, Adventure
Game released: iOS, iPhone, Mac, Wii, PC, Windows Phone, Xbox, Xbox 360, PSP → 21 July 2011
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, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Science fiction, Adventure
Game released: PC, Xbox, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux → 23 August 2012
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
82/100
Set in the Star Wars universe five years after Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, this role-playing game follows the Sith Lords’ campaign against the Jedi and...
Online, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Mini-game / browser-based, Free game
Game released: Browser, iOS, Android → 17 April 2012
Players:
5.7/10
Forge of Empires is a free-to-play management strategy game with an isometric camera view. You have to build the greatest city, leading it through millennia. Events...
Simulation, Action, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Indie, Roguelike, Strategy, Space
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS → 14 September 2012
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
95/100
Metacritic:
86/100
FTL: Faster Than Light is a unique management simulator with role-playing elements in a sci-fi setting. The cruiser Kestrel was lucky to find out secret information...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Sandbox, City Building, Simulation
Game released: PC, Xbox 360 → 21 September 2011
Players:
6.6/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
78/100
Tropico 4 is a continuation of the banana republic dictator simulator. You will take on the role of the newly elected El Presidente. The main task is to make candy...
Role-playing game, In real time, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics, Strategy, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: SNES, PlayStation, WonderSwan Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, iOS, Android, PSP, PC → 23 November 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...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Historical, Free game, Simulation, Casual game
Game released: PC, Android, Amazon Fire TV, iOS → 1 December 2016
Players:
6.6/10
Steam:
75/100
Townsmen is a free-to-play real-time management strategy for mobile platforms. The game will take you back to the time of the French Revolution of the 18th century...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC → 3 February 2012
Steam:
58/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a role-playing game and direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII, with Lightning returning as the lead protagonist. The player explores locations...
Role-playing game, Online, Action, DLC, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval
Game released: PC, Mac → 25 September 2012
Players:
9.7/10
Metacritic:
82/100
An expansion for World of Warcraft set on the new continent of Pandaria. After stopping Deathwing's destructive rampage and saving the dragonflights, heroes explore...
Arcade, Strategy, Business / Management, Free game, Action, Sandbox, Isometric, In real time, Simulation
Game released: iOS, Android → 15 December 2011
Players:
5.9/10
The Sims FreePlay is a real-time arcade strategy game with business elements and an isometric view. From head to toe—and floor to ceiling—you can customize every...