Top 15 Classic RTS Games That Changed Strategy Forever

The golden age of RTS gave us some of the most legendary strategy games ever made. From Age of Empires and StarCraft to Command & Conquer and Rise of Nations, these classic real-time strategy games didn’t just entertain us — they shaped the entire genre and defined PC gaming history.

In this video, we’re looking back at the best classic RTS games from the 90s and 2000s that are still worth playing today. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious about the roots of strategy gaming, these titles are proof that some old games truly age like fine wine.

If you love retro PC games, old-school RTS, and gaming nostalgia, this list is for you.

00:00 Intro
00:33 Battle Realms
01:15 Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
02:06 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
03:00 Stronghold Crusader
03:48 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
04:34 StarCraft: Remastered
05:26 Warcraft III
06:16 Homeworld Remastered Collection
07:09 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
07:54 Company of Heroes
08:42 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
09:37 Empire Earth
10:29 Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
11:20 Dark Reign: The Future of War
12:19 Total Annihilation – The Granddaddy of Large-Scale RTS