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A tactical real-time strategy game set in the 25th century with no base building: you command a limited squad dropped into 3D battles where terrain, cover and elevation decide the outcome.

Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
A party of several characters
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The closest matches for Ground Control are Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada and Ground Control II: Operation Exodus. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ground Control special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition

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2025PCSteam Deck playable28.49 €

Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Dark, serious atmosphere

A classic real-time strategy game set in the grim Warhammer 40,000 universe, with base building, squad control and brutal battles. The Definitive Edition bundles the campaign and all expansions with updated tech and an improved camera.

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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Tactical depth

Tactical real-time space battles in the grim Warhammer 40,000 universe, commanding fleets of the Imperium, Chaos, Eldar and Orks. Features a story campaign with a persistent fleet and a multiplayer mode.

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

Sci-fi setting

A tactical real-time strategy game with no base building: you command a limited army across battlefields and call in reinforcements using acquisition points. Terrain use and smart positioning decide each fight.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

A party of several characters

Real-time space fleet battles in the grim Warhammer 40,000 universe: command fleets from twelve factions in tactical engagements and develop your ships and admirals through a campaign.

Homeworld 2

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy game set in space where you command a fleet in full 3D, managing ships, formations and resources. Its campaign about reclaiming a homeland is carried by strong atmosphere and music.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy game set on a dying desert world where you command an armored carrier fleet. It offers 3D tactical combat, a moody atmosphere and a story that leads up to the original Homeworld.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, where you lead Space Marines, Orks and Eldar in large battles over a devastating weapon on the planet Acheron. Powerful hero units and special abilities blend classic base-building strategy with MOBA-like elements.

Halo Wars

Sci-fi setting

A console-friendly real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, where you lead the crew of the Spirit of Fire through the opening of the war against the Covenant. Streamlined base building, controller-based controls and polished cinematics define the experience.

StarCraft

Dark, serious atmosphere

The landmark real-time strategy classic with three wildly different yet finely balanced factions and a gripping sci-fi campaign full of betrayal and intrigue. Its multiplayer shaped competitive esports like few games ever have.

Iron Harvest

Strong, story-driven narrative

A real-time strategy game set in an alternate 1920s Europe where giant dieselpunk mechs fight alongside classic infantry. It offers story campaigns, skirmishes against the AI and multiplayer modes.