In real time 2026 for PC — top best games in the In real time genre

The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy - a game in the In real time genre

Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction, Simulation

Game released: PC → 12 February 2026

Steam: 56/100

Metacritic: 72/100

The expansion allows players to build their own dynasty, develop its prestige, choose heirs, and even declare family members outcasts. Any sim can claim the crown...

Planet Zoo 2

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Sandbox, Casual game, Open world, Construction

Game released: PC → 13 October 2026

Steam: 61/100

Metacritic: 84/100

The sequel continues to develop the ideas of the original zoo simulation, focusing on more vibrant and large-scale management of natural complexes. The game...

Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition

Strategy, In real time, Historical, Turn-based, Grand strategy

Game released: PC → 13 October 2026

Players: 6/10

Steam: 17/100

An updated version of the global strategy dedicated to the struggle of Japanese clans for power. The re-release has received technical and gameplay improvements...

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition

Role-playing game, Action, In real time, Third-person view, The Lord of the Rings, Fantasy, Medieval era, Slasher

Game released: PC → 11 August 2026

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 63/100

The re-release of the role-playing action game The Lord of the Rings: War in the North from 2011, set in the universe of "The Lord of the Rings," takes place...

Town to City

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Medieval era, City Building, Construction

Game released: PC → 26 May 2026

Players: 5.7/10

Steam: 97/100

The player is engaged in the construction of cozy Mediterranean settlements. It is necessary to create favorable conditions and please the residents so that more...

Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Historical

Game released: PC → 18 May 2026

VGTimes: 5.6/10

Players: 1/10

Steam: 33/100

The main character is a representative of one of the great maritime powers: France, Denmark, Spain, Britain or Holland. He must create an invincible fleet to gain...

Tribal Trouble: Resurrected

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Free game, Comedy

Game released: PC → 15 October 2026

Steam: 87/100

A free re-release of the 2004 humorous strategy game about the clash between Vikings and natives. The Scandinavian warriors lose their way during a sea voyage and...

Going Medieval

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Post-apocalyptic, Medieval era, City Building, Survival

Game released: PC → 17 March 2026

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 76/100

A simulator of building and managing a medieval settlement, unfolding after a devastating plague that left only a small part of the population alive. A small group...

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Tactics, Roguelike, Space, Replayability

Game released: PC → 11 May 2026

Steam: 76/100

Metacritic: 77/100

The player controls a combat spaceship and tries to lead a fleet of refugees to the star cruiser "Galactica". They will need to allocate resources, confront the...

Order of Kings

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Free game, Medieval era, Role-playing game

Game released: PC → 27 March 2026

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 63/100

A multiplayer game where you need to manage huge armies, plan battles, fight for cities, and lead your army to victory. Each squad and commander has unique skills...

Sudden Strike 5

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics

Game released: PC → 23 April 2026

Players: 7/10

Steam: 74/100

A tactical real-time strategy game set in the massive battles of World War II. There are over 300 controllable units at your disposal, and the campaign includes 25...

Timberborn

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, City Building, Sandbox, Construction

Game released: PC → 12 March 2026

Players: 8.9/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 85/100

A city-building simulator set in a world after the disappearance of humanity. The Earth has changed, and a new civilization is being built by beavers who have...

Esports Manager 2026

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Sports game, Tactics

Game released: PC → 6 July 2026

Steam: 67/100

A simulator for managing an esports organization, where you will develop your own team and make decisions that affect its success. You can create a club from...

Airborne Empire

Business / Management, Strategy, Role-playing game, Isometric, In real time, Steampunk, Open world, Adventure, City Building

Game released: PC → 17 April 2026

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 85/100

Continuation of the city-planning role-playing simulator Airborne Kingdom. The player builds his own cities right in the sky. In addition, you can control your...

Space Haven

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Roguelike, Survival, Space

Game released: PC → 13 May 2026

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 84/100

Space Haven is a management simulator with roguelike elements in a sci-fi setting. You have to assemble your own team and go into outer space in search of a new...

The Crust

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Science fiction, City Building, Space, Construction, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 10 September 2026

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 74/100

Colony simulator in the spirit of Factorio and RimWorld. The player takes on the role of the CEO of their own space company, which is trying to colonize the...

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics, Roguelike, Cooperative (co-op), Action

Game released: PC → 29 July 2026

Steam: 49/100

Metacritic: 67/100

Independent roguelite strategy in the Company of Heroes series with wave defense, where players can fight both solo and cooperatively. Four factions are available...

Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom

Strategy, Adventure, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy

Game released: PC → 12 September 2026

Players: 10/10

A new campaign set in the final days of Lordaeron, telling the story of Undercity before it became known through the events of World of Warcraft. The narrative...

Europa Universalis 5: Across the Pillars

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Tactics, Grand strategy

Game released: PC → 28 October 2026

The expansion focuses on the struggle for control of the Strait of Gibraltar and the future of the Iberian Peninsula. At the heart of this historical rivalry are...

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition - The Last Chieftains

Strategy, Online, DLC, In real time, Isometric, City Building, Medieval era

Game released: PC → 17 February 2026

Steam: 48/100

The expansion takes players to medieval South America with high mountains, dense jungles, and blooming valleys. The DLC adds three civilizations — Mapuche, Muisca...

BioEden

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Isometric, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: PC → 3 September 2026

Steam: 73/100

A colorful economic strategy about restoring a desert planet and bringing back extinct ecosystems to life. As the Guardian, you will gradually transform the...

Aztecs The Last Sun

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Isometric, Historical, City Building, Survival, Construction

Game released: PC → 22 May 2026

Steam: 60/100

A real-time city-building strategy game that transports you to the heart of ancient Tenochtitlan. As you progress, you'll develop the city-state, govern its...

Age of Mythology: Retold - Obsidian Mirror

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy, Medieval era, Top-down view

Game released: PC → 21 April 2026

Steam: 80/100

A large expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold that introduces a new civilization of the Aztecs and expands the familiar conflict between gods and mortals. Battles...

Snacktorio

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Construction, Comedy, Puzzle

Game released: PC → 4 June 2026

Steam: 89/100

An unusual strategy game about production automation, where building factories combines with cooking and light humor. The world is under threat from an army of...

Age of Empires Mobile

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Free game, Medieval era, Casual game, Simulation

Game released: PC → 24 June 2026

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 45/100

Mobile real-time strategy in the Age of Empires series. Players can control one of eight civilizations, including the British, Byzantines, Japanese and Egyptians...

Hearts of Iron 4: Thunder at our Gates

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Top-down view, Historical, Grand strategy

Game released: PC → 11 June 2026

Players: 9/10

Steam: 26/100

A large expansion that enhances strategic management capabilities during the Second World War. New command mechanics, fleet development, and unique national...

Broken Arrow: Baltic Battalion

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Free game, Tactics, Online

Game released: PC → 30 March 2026

Steam: 59/100

The free expansion introduces a new specialization to the game — the Baltic Battalion (combined forces of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia), which includes over 30...

TownsFolk

Fantasy / Medieval, Strategy, Business / Management, Top-down view, In real time, City Building, Construction

Game released: PC → 20 April 2026

Steam: 84/100

The player controls a group of settlers and travels through unknown lands in search of a new home. You need to manage the colony, distribute resources and make...

Tabletop Tavern

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics, Roguelike

Game released: PC → 11 June 2026

Steam: 92/100

A rogue-like strategy where each run turns into a new military campaign, full of tactical decisions and unexpected encounters. The army is gradually assembled...

Immortal Generals

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Free game, Tactics, Science fiction, Construction, Action

Game released: PC → 10 August 2026

Steam: 71/100

A real-time strategy game about a global conflict of the future. The player will build bases, develop the economy, manage the army, and use various types of modern...

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition - The Viking Sagas

Strategy, Online, DLC, In real time, Isometric, City Building, Medieval era

Game released: PC → 22 September 2026

Steam: 83/100

The expansion focuses on the military campaigns and raids of the peoples of the North. At its heart is an epic, three-part campaign and three new civilizations: the...

City Island 5: Deluxe Go Build

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view

Game released: PC → 16 March 2026

The gamer develops cities on islands by placing buildings and completing various tasks. There are many buildings to unlock throughout the game. In online mode, you...

Life Below

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, City Building, Fantasy, Construction

Game released: PC → 26 May 2026

Steam: 80/100

An unusual underwater strategy where construction turns into an attempt to bring life back to the dying ocean. Coral reefs are disappearing, ecosystems are...

Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance: Evolution

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Tactics, Horror

Game released: PC → 22 September 2026

Steam: 40/100

The action of the expansion takes place in the frozen wastelands of Canada. Here, a new type of machines is being created in experimental research centers...

Tempest Rising: The Veti's Wrath

Action, Strategy, Online, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view

Game released: PC → 29 September 2026

Steam: 85/100

A storyline expansion for the real-time strategy Tempest Rising, dedicated to the Veti people. After the devastating Storm Wars, this ancient civilization found...

Virtual City Playground

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Casual game, Free game, City Building

Game released: PC → 12 January 2026

Players: 10/10

Steam: 86/100

Virtual City Playground — you have to build and manage the city of your dreams...

Sudden Strike 5 - France: Road to Liberation

Action, Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics

Game released: PC → 30 July 2026

Steam: 75/100

An expansion for the real-time strategy game, dedicated to the liberation of southern France in 1944. The campaign includes six missions, covering the Allied...

Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics

Strategy, Simulation, DLC, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Casual game

Game released: PC → 8 October 2026

Steam: 65/100

The expansion focuses on restoring an abandoned amusement park in Ricketti Gardens. As amusement park experts, players can design mini-rides, including their own...

Starship Troopers: Terran Command - The Eradicators

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, Tactics

Game released: PC → 26 May 2026

Steam: 49/100

New content expansion for Territory Mode: a new planet, units, technology maps, and objectives. Characters are equipped with scientific developments and...

Ghost Keeper

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Mysticism / Supernatural, Casual game, Comedy, Demons

Game released: PC → 16 July 2026

Steam: 73/100

Tactical strategy with elements of classic old-school games, set in the grim England of the 19th century. As the Ghost Keeper, you must lead a squad of demons...

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Best Games in the In real time genre of 2026 for PC (Game released)