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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Platforms
Statuses
Best Games in the In real time genre of 2016 (Game released)
Role-playing game, Action, Online, MMO, In real time, Third-person view, Free game, Fantasy, Medieval era, Sandbox, Exploration
Game released: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → 3 March 2016
VGTimes:
5.7/10
Players:
7.2/10
Steam:
72/100
Metacritic:
73/100
A free multiplayer open-world RPG with a focus on dynamic battles. In it, you will create your own hero using one of the most advanced customization systems...
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 → 6 December 2016
Players:
9/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Real-time tactical strategy with stealth elements and an isometric view. The events take place in 17th century Japan, where a group of five heroes operates in the...
Game released: Android, iOS, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch → 13 August 2015
Players:
7.6/10
Steam:
85/100
Metacritic:
71/100
Fallout Shelter is a free-to-play side-view management strategy game set in the Fallout universe. In the game you have to build your own shelter and take care of...
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch → 11 August 2014
Players:
10/10
Steam:
95/100
Metacritic:
84/100
Mini Metro is a real-time management strategy where you can understand all the intricacies of the subway. Your task is simple — to develop a metro scheme in a...
Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Fantasy / Medieval, Side view, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Survival, Exploration
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch → 9 August 2016
Players:
8.1/10
Steam:
84/100
Kingdom: New Lands is a side-view pixel management strategy set in a fantasy setting. You will become the ruler of your own kingdom and face various tasks, which...
Game released: PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS → 2 August 2016
Players:
8.4/10
Steam:
73/100
Metacritic:
67/100
This Is the Police is an adventure strategy game with management game elements and an isometric camera view. Scandals, intrigues, investigations are commonplace for...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac → 17 November 2016
Players:
6.8/10
Steam:
90/100
Metacritic:
83/100
Planet Coaster is a real-time management strategy from the creators of Elite: Dangerous. The game offers you to become the manager of a large amusement park. All...
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One → 22 February 2000
Players:
9.6/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
85/100
This fantasy role-playing game follows Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe, who kidnap Princess Garnet, heir to Alexandria. Garnet wants to escape the castle...
Role-playing game, Action, Strategy, Adventure, In real time, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Fantasy, Medieval era, Indie, Roguelike, Tower Defense (Tower Defense)
Game released: PC, Xbox One, Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android → 11 June 2020
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
87/100
Metacritic:
79/100
A hardcore roguelike in which a group of prisoners suddenly become explorers of a hostile world. After a prison ship crashes on the mysterious planet Auriga, the...
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...
Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, City Building, Sandbox, Construction
Game released: PC → 23 October 2006
Players:
8/10
Steam:
87/100
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, with players...
Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Simulation, Casual game
Game released: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 → 7 June 2016
Steam:
34/100
Sims 4: Dine Out is an add-on to the real-time life management simulator Sims 4. The add-on brings a lot of new content to all lovers of restaurants and the...
Role-playing game, Action, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Turn-based
Game released: PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 → 4 November 2008
Players:
7.4/10
Steam:
89/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Valkyria Chronicles is a turn-based tactical strategy with role-playing elements. The game takes place in Europe in 1935, presenting an alternative version of World...