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24 alternatives to Starcraft

The best sci-fi real-time strategy video game of all time

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Starcraft launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   StarCraft HTML5▲126

   An HTML5 version of the classic RTS

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Gigantic▲133

   Gorgeous new game by Starcraft's lead designer (pre-launch)

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   TerraTech▲63

   The ultimate vehicle construction and combat game.

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4HV
   HTML5 version of StarCraft▲320

   2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Stellaris▲68

   Grand strategy, on a universal stage

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Heroes of the Storm▲88

   Blizzard's answer to Lol and Dota2 is now live

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Square Off▲144

   World’s smartest chess board

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Satellite Reign▲68

   A real-time, class-based strategy game

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   shotclock▲61

   Time is a game

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Run an Empire▲64

    The Real-World Territory Control Game

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Z-Type▲76

    Your new favorite space shooter typing game

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Star Wars: An Interactive Galactic Experience▲106

    Explore the worlds and systems of Star Wars.

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Astroneer▲98

    A game of aerospace industry and interplanetary exploration

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy▲73

    Engage in 3D Tactical Space Battles in this Sci-Fi RTS

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Hearthstone▲31

    An addictive trading card game w/ surprising amount of depth

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Starbound▲67

    An extraterrestrial sandbox adventure game

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Space Engineers▲95

    Sandbox game focused on building a space station

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Forge▲118

    The easiest way to share your gaming moments

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    PaperCraft▲72

    A Material Design inspired space shooter for your watch.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void▲78

    3rd Installment of the Starcraft 2 Franchise

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Playtest▲89

    Be the first to play tomorrow's games.

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    99gamers▲85

    Largest and fastest growing video game marketplace

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pixel Starship▲73

    8Bit Space Sim Strategy MMO RPG

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Interstellar Rift (Pre-Launch)▲56

    An open world starship simulator (Early Access Game)

    2015 · its alternatives →

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