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Games like Halo Wars 2

2017PCXbox

A console-friendly real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, where you lead the Spirit of Fire crew against the brutal Banished. It offers a story campaign, co-op, and competitive modes including the card-based Blitz.

Sci-fi setting
Competing against other players
Tactical depth
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The closest matches for Halo Wars 2 are Halo Wars, Total Annihilation and Homeworld 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Halo Wars 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

In short: games like Halo Wars 2

Best alternative overall: Halo Wars 91% match – Sci-fi setting
With more action: Ground Control 84% match – with combat
Newest alternative: Ashes of the Singularity II 84% match – released 2026

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Halo Wars

91 %Match

2009Xbox

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.

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Total Annihilation

Sci-fi setting

A landmark real-time strategy game where the Arm and Core factions clash in massive robot wars. Flowing resource management and true 3D units and terrain set a high bar for the genre.

Homeworld 2

Lavish presentation

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.

StarCraft: Remastered

Competing against other players

You get the sci-fi real-time strategy classic in a fresh coat of paint, with up to 4K support and all campaigns of StarCraft and Brood War plus new comic-style storytelling. Its fast, demanding multiplayer battles remain a benchmark for the genre.

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Sci-fi setting

A classic real-time strategy game where GDI, Nod and the alien Scrin battle over Tiberium, featuring fast-paced base building and iconic live-action FMV cutscenes.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Competing against other players

Blizzard's landmark RTS pairs a varied Terran campaign following Jim Raynor, where nearly every mission introduces a fresh twist, with a razor-sharp competitive multiplayer that defined esports for a decade.

Star Wars: Empire at War

Sci-fi setting

A real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead the Rebellion or the Empire across a galaxy map, fighting space and ground battles, even wielding the Death Star. It skips resource gathering to focus on fleet management and battles.