Tryst
Tryst by Bluegiant Interactive is a great Real-Time Strategy and Sci-Fi themed video game that focuses on a destructive and chaotic war between Humans and Machines called The Zali. The game lets you choose a character from choices of Chief Oliver Petrovich and a Rebel Leader Aeryn Ozarr, select the best skills and abilities and lead your forces, go against the Zali and seize control over planet Ishtonia IV Again. Because of the presence of a rare element named Lohum on this planet, you must conquer the planet before the Zali. Use your best strategies, skills and plans to defeat the Zali and throw them out of the planet. With great Visuals, an engaging game-play, wonderful story, a lot of upgrades, DLC and other cool things, Tryst is a marvelous game to play and enjoy.
#1 Halo Wars
Halo Wars is a Single and Multiplayer Sci-Fi Real-time Strategy video game by Ensemble Studios. The game is set in a Sci-Fi environment of Halo Universe and takes the players to the futuristic world of 2525. The game kicks off with a huge attack by the Covenant, an advanced Alien race on humans and declaring them as the Forerunners. Humans have no other choice to start a mega oppressive against the enemies and that’s when the players get into the play. The game allows te player to be the protagonist named as Captain James Cutter and go investigate about the Covenant Activity on a Planet named as Harvest. During the investigation, Cutter finds out that the Covenant has set a mining post on the Northren Pole of the planet and they have discovered a Forerunner facility. The primary objective of the game is to repel the Covenant from the Facility and take control, defeat the enemies and save the Human Colony of Arcadia. After that the game offers more missions against the Covenant and allows the players to act according to the storyline and enjoy the game. Because of being a fantastic RTS video game, Halo Wars offers loads of fantastic options to the players and allows them to enjoy the gameplay even more by using the advanced weaponry, and tactics as well as explore the world. With plenty of room for the gameplay, brilliant mechanics and clean 3D graphics, Halo Wars offers a great RTS experience for all the fans of this specific genre.
#2 Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander or popularly known as SupCom is a wonderful Real-Time Strategy and MMO video game by Gas Powered Games. The game allows you to Pilot giant Mechs named as Armored Command Units (ACUs) and lets you build your own Base, build more Mech units like the one you are piloting, use sophisticated technologies to upgrade your mech units, wage wars against the enemies and conquer their outposts. You can select anyone of the three main factions, go hunting on the enemies and eventually expand your mechanical reign. With a number of fantastic Single and Multiplayer Campaign, missions and side missions for you to engage yourself in and enjoy a brilliant experience. Supreme Commander is the predecessor to 1997’s “Total Annihilation” if you consider it to and it offers almost similar game-play and mechanics and allows yo to have a totally unique MMO-RTS experience. With a futuristic game setting, beautifuly created 3D visuals and all the thrilling Campaigns in the game, Supreme Commander is one of the best games of this specific genre.
#3 Supreme Commander 2
Supreme Commander 2 is a wonderful RTS (Real time Strategy) and tactical War-Based MMO video game developed by Gas Powered Games. Supreme Commander 2 focuses on the character of Dominic Maddox who works for the UEF (United Earth Federation). The federation grows conflicts with the illuminate and declares them a threat and orders Maddox to eliminate every operative of the illuminate. Maddox refuses to accept the order because of his relations with an Illuminate and goes rogue against the UEF. Supreme Commander 2 consists of three mission campaigns and allows you to take part in the campaigns by completing one and unlocking the next. You as Maddox must act according to the storyline and instead of going to the mission assigned by UEF, you must go on your own Mission Campaign to kill your own former commanding officer and his forces. After the first campaign finishes the next campaign gets unlocked and you can act as the story of the game suggests. Supreme Commander 2 lets you strategize your moves by giving you the tactical advantage over your enemies. The game allows you to select a location on the game map and be a commander, build different structures Factories, Power Houses, Research Facilities, train Land, Air and Sea troops and build facilities according to their requirements, gather up resources and wage massive wars against your enemies to defeat them and conquer their settlements. The destruction of enemy research facilities and experimental units provides you with better tactical advantages so make them your primary targets. Supreme Commander 2 is an amazingly addictive and quite engaging video game that offers beautifully created visuals, a great story and an immersive game-play to enjoy. Do try it out for a great Strategy and Tactical gaming experience.
#4 Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 is an extremely wonderful RTS video game like Supreme Commander. The game is one of the most popular and well-liked addition to the Command and Conquer series and offers a similar game-play and mechanics to its predecessors. Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 takes you to World War 2 era and allows you to part of the massive conflict between the Soviet Union, Empire of the Rising Sun and their Allies, choose one of the powerful sides and begin making strategies that will eventually write the fate of world. Dominate and seize the power by simply building your own bases, collecting resources and by conquering the enemy installations. The unique RTS element of the game lets you gather up enough resources, build your defenses and make strategies, raise immensely powerful armies to defeat your enemies, attack on your enemies from ground, air and sea and dominate where ever you go. Amazingly addictive and long campaigns, combats, beautiful visuals and an immersive game-play are the key parts of this wonderful game. For a great Supreme Commander like experience, you should totally try this one out.
#5 The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth 2
Set in the universe of LOTR, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II is a great MMORTS video game available to play on PC and Xbox gaming platforms. First off for a better gaming experience, the game lets you decide about on which side you want to be. You can either be a companion of the Evil or you can patch up with Good. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II quite resembles to the RTS games in the LOTR series and provides with a similar game-play. You will have to build your base by building different structures such as defense, barracks, refineries, farms, etc. and gather up the resources. The game allows you to choose any one from the six given factions to enjoy the game-play in different variations. You can also select skills for combat from the five given categories and you can also call the LOTR heroes to assist you in the battles. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II is a great MMORTS video game and it provides with a similar game-play and other characteristics to its predecessors. Do try it out and enjoy the ultimate Action and RTS fun.
#6 Halo 4
Halo 4 is the 7th addition in the series of Halo. Developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft, this First-person Shooter video game provides with a vivid set of graphics and gameplay experience. Sci-fi environments, Interstellar battles and Vehicular Combats are the specialty of this blockbuster. From cybernetically enhanced Human Super Soldiers to the vast and unique range of Weapons, this game provides an addictive and quite immersive gameplay experience. It can also be played in single or multiplayer game modes. With a number of campaigns and hardcore Action and Thrill filled missions, Halo 4 is one amazing First person Shooter video game to play and enjoy. Halo 4 can only be played on Xbox 360. Try it out and enjoy an ultimate FPS experience.
#7 XCOM
XCOM is a Series Multi-genre video games and offers a versatility throughout the series. Strategy, RTS, turn-based tactics, Real-time Tactics, Simulations, Construction and Management, Military and War gaming, Space Flight, FPS, Third-person Shooting, Action, RPG, etc. are all the genres in which XCom offers games. XCom series was originally started back in 1994 by a company known as MicroProse. MicroProse published in total six games with two of them cancelled. The series rocked the markets but soon it lost the business until the series was rebooted in 2005 by 2K Games. The Series once again started with a mega hit XCOM: Enemy Unknown and broke all the previous records. With critically acclaim and commercial success, the company launched an Expansion pack named as XCOM: Enemy Within, back in 2013 and another title XCOM 2 in 2016. From the very beginning to the latest release of the series, XCOM has maintained the standard and the quality of content and is one of the most favorite series of games throughout the world. Players who typically love playing games with Sci-Fi and Action elements, can play the games in the series and enjoy.
#8 Gears of War
Gears of War is 2006 Hit Action-Adventure, Military Themed Third person Shooter video game by Epic Games. Gears of War is the very first game in the series and is set on a planet named Sera where the protagonist Marcus Fenix is destined to save the humanity from the the Locust Horde. Gears of War offers amazingly blasting game-play and allows you to engage yourself into the most epic encounters against the enemy and hardcore action in a militaristic approach. The game offers a Resident Evil series games like gameplay and mechanics along with the Over Shoulder perspective etc. Gears of War lets you control only four weapons at once and allows you to use them against the enemies and bosses. Gears of War offers a Campaign mode in which you can take part in Co-Op mode or simply follow the game objectives and complete them. In Multiplayer mode you can team up with up to eight people and go hunt down the enemies. Gears of War also offers modes such as Warzone, Execution, deathmatch, King of the Hill, Anex etc. where you can control whole team of skilled individuals and defeat the enemies at any cost. Some of the coolest features of Gears of War are the Brilliant new AI, NPCs and other characters etc, along with a challenging and quite exciting gameplay and an epic storyline.
#9 Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4 the 4th inclusion to the series Battlefield is an amazing Action and First Person Shooter (FPS) game. Developed by EA Digital Illusions and published by Electronic Arts (EA) and it provides both Single and Multiplayer gaming modes. Stunning graphics, user interface, open world gaming environment and a great story-line are the key features of the game. The game takes place in future (2020), the era of conflicts and wars. Because of the tensions between the mighty powers, the world is on the brink of a World War. Russia, America and China, longtime rivals, want to erase each other from the face of the earth. China’s admiral Cheng wants to force his government to lose control so he can easily start a war with America. The player, Sgt. Daniel Reck the Tombstone, with all his team is assigned the task of killing the top leadership of Russian and Chinese military to make way for America to invade and conquer China. Tombstone starts his action and adventure packed FPS mission and faces all the hazards and victories on his way to the final mission of the game. The story continues. Heavy weaponry, Air support and a team of world’s most trained military personnel, mighty and well equipped enemies and a war is what makes this game unique. Trying out this great game is a must.
#10 Star Wars: Battlefront 2
Star Wars: Battlefront 2, a joint venture by Pandemic Studios and Savage Entertainment is a First and Third-Person shooter video game. The game is a direct sequel to the famous Star Wars: Battlefront and features a lot of new missions, characters, weapons, maps, vehicles, enhanced game mechanics and graphics etc. with a well-written story. The story of the game is presented in an Autobiography style and tells the tales about the battles of 501st Legion. Star Wars: Battlefront 2 provides with a more narrative-based single player campaign and puts you into the character of an imperial Stormtrooper (Jedi) who server the Galactic Republic of the mighty Galactic Empire. Working under the command of Chancellor Palpatine, your objectives includes the destruction of an Advanced Energy Generator on planet Mygeeto and the elimination of the separatist forces. Other superbly action oriented side missions of the game include the massacre of Jedi knights and strengthening the might of the Galactic Empire by eliminating all the threats and enemies. Star Wars: Battlefront 2 features only one main campaign called Rise of the Empire and a main game mode named as Galactic Conquest in which your task is to lead a fleet of ships through the galaxy, protect and conquer other planets within the bounds of the Empire. In the Galactic Conquest, Star Wars: Battlefront 2 lets you fight against the opposing forces (mainly Separatists, Jedis and other Alien races), eliminate all the factions and seize control over their settlements and planets. This amazing and super thriller video game sure is one of the best games of this genre that provides with tons of fun filled hours of entertainment. With a very immersive gameplay, fantastic visual details and a brilliantly well-written storyline. Star Wars: battlefront 2 is a great game to play and enjoy.
#11 XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a Military Themed Tactical and Turn-Based RTS (Real Time Strategy) and MMO, Role Playing video game set in an era of Global Alien Invasion. The game is developed by Firaxis Games and allows you to control a technically advanced organization named as XCOM and defend the Earth. You are tasked to lead your troops in the field, fight off and capture the aliens, Build research labs, develop new technologies using alien technology, expand your Organization’s operations, manage XCOM’s assets, monitor alien activities and respond to wherever your assistance is required. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is an outstanding strategy video game with a lot of campaigns, action packed game-play, sleek and state of the art Graphics, great cinematic animations, a lot of fun filled mini games etc. XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers an amazing standalone expansion named XCOM: Enemy Within that adds tons of new stuff (Weapons, new missions, more upgrade options etc.) to the main game. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a great MMO and Strategy video game to play and enjoy. Do try it out.
#12 Titanfall
Titanfall is an online First Person Shooter (FPS) and Multiplayer video game developed by Respawn Entertainment. The game lets you play by controlling or piloting your Mech Styled Titan, a Big Robot. Your duty is to fight against the enemies in Six-on-Six battles in a war torn setting of an outer space colony. Titanfall lets you engage yourself in fast-paced action and allows you to use advanced tactics and skills like “Wall-Running, long jumping” etc. As the game is a multiplayer marvel, it lets almost 50 players engage into hardcore action at a time. NPCs (Non Player Characters) are also present in the game but are hosted at Microsoft’s Server so the game runs smoothly and provides with a fluent visual and graphics performance. Mech in the game plays a vital role, loaded with hi-tech weapons and ammunition, it lets you chase your enemies and kill them. Titanfall is all based up on online challenges, fights and victories. With a great story-line, lots of futuristic weapons, engaging and quite Action filled game-play, Ultra-realistic graphic details and an open world, this game is one of the best of Action and FPS genres.
#13 World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a Massively Multiplayer Online Action video game by Wargaming. The game offers a Player vs. Player game play in which you can have your own Armored vehicle! A Tank, Tank Destroyer or Self-Propelled Gun. With a 20th century setting and vehicles, a war based game-play, Multiplayer Co-Op, a vehicular Combat theme, great visuals etc. World of Tanks is a wonderful game to play and enjoy. If you are a fan of games like World of Tanks and you are in search of cool alternatives of this marvelous game, you can play anyone of the following. All of the games listed below are packed with same great elements and mechanics and will definitely entertain you.
#14 Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is an Action, Third-person Shooter, Open World, Tower-defense and Single-player video game developed by PopCap Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is the third entry in the series of Plants vs Zombies and introduces new elements such as Third-person, Exploration, Multiplayer mode, and zombies. It has different modes such as Team Vanquish, Gnome Bomb, Classic Tram Vanquish, Mixed Mode and more. You can get into the game world by select your side from zombies or plants. In the game world, you have to fight against zombies using advanced weapons and defeat them to earn experience points. There are hundreds of items and accessories to customize your character and can upgrade your weapons using experience points. The game becomes more challenging as you progress. Use different towers to fend off zombies from destroying your units and smash them using advanced technology. With enhanced mechanics, addictive graphics, and superb gameplay, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is the best game to play and enjoy.
#15 Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is an Isometric, Real-time Strategy and Single-player video game created by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. The game combines the elements of military-based and science-fictional. It takes place seventeen years after the Tiberian Sun: Firestorm’s event and revolves around two different factions such as the Brotherhood of Nod and the Global Defense Initiative, and the game offers third new faction called the Scrin. The Brotherhood of Nod launches a global offensive against the second faction the Global Defense. Select your faction and jump into a war where you’ve to build your unit, Recruit your armies, and fight against other factions. Gather resources and lead your army in the battlefield, an attack against armies to defeat them and loot their resources. Earn points and use them to upgrade your units, weapons, and armies. There are different types of weapons that you can use during the war. It has over thirty-eight missions divided into three campaigns. With brilliant mechanics, addictive gameplay, and superb visuals, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is the best game to play and enjoy. Try it out.
#16 XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is a Downloadable Content Pack for the XCOM: Enemy Unknown released for multiple platforms developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The DLC pack introduces new gameplay elements, as well as features new themes of transhumanism. The gameplay and plot remain the same like the original title with some extra features. In the game, the player needs to manage the headquarters of XCOM in real-time, but most of the gameplay comprises turn-based combats against rogue human faction and invading aliens. The game includes the Meld (the new resource), the player must lead his army to fight enemies while securing Meld. Single-player campaign consists of forty-seven maps and introduces thirteen maps in multiplayer mode. XCOM: Enemy Within offers core features such as New Soldier Abilities, New Equipment, and Weapons, Strategic Resources, Multiplayer (Maps, Units, and Abilities), etc. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#17 Battlestations: Pacific
Battlestations: Pacific is an Action, Real-time Tactics and Strategy video game developed by Eidos Hungary and published by Eidos Interactive. The game supports both Single-player and Multiplayer modes and it serves as the sequel to Battlestations: Midway, released in 2007. It introduces new combat features like advanced submarine, customizable planes, island invasions, multiple effect on battles, and more. There are multiple modes in Multiplayer campaign such as Escort, Siege, Competitive, Duel, and more. The game is played with or against other players or AI-controlled characters in both online or offline modes. In Island Capture, each team starts with up to two headquarters and launches the units. The player must command the unit in battlefield by using command points. Duel mode enables the player to battle against other players in a selected unit class, last team with a remaining unit left wins. In Siege mode, one team must guarded the island with his individual set of units while other team struggle to attack on the island to defeat the first team. Battlestations: Pacific is a wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#18 Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath
Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath is a Downloadable Content Pack for the Real-time Strategy (RTS) video game Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, created by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. The story of the game takes place between the Tiberian Sun’s end and the starting of Tiberium Wars. The plot follows the immortal leader named as Kane, as he struggle to escape death in the year 2031. The game introduces a risk-like gameplay mode, known as Global Contest, where the player create and command his forces from the global and strategic level, with an ultimate task of either demolishing all foes or accomplishing the objectives. The game using the turn-based system, instead of Command and Conquer gameplay, where the player issues orders like create a base, upgrade the base, attack enemies, and more. The player assumes the commander’s role in the game with an objective to build the base, recruit armies, train them, and lead in battlefield against other players for glory. With an addictive gameplay, brilliant graphics, and superb mechanics, Command and Conquer 3 Kane’s Wrath is the wonderful game to enjoy.