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Civilization is the most iconic turn-based series of all time, but Sid Meier considered making it an RTS: 'It could have easily gone in different directions'
Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series, revealed that the iconic turn-based strategy game was initially considered as a real-time strategy title, similar to Age of Empires. Meier and Bruce Shelley explored this direction after the success of Railroad Tycoon, but ultimately decided that a turn-based approach would better suit the game's complexity and accessibility. Despite this, the exploration of RTS concepts influenced later games like Age of Empires and Rise of Nations.
Play the ZeroSpace Steam Next Fest Demo and Win Big
Starlance Studios is hosting a Steam Next Fest event for their upcoming real-time strategy game, ZeroSpace, from June 16-22. Players can download a free demo and participate in the Galactic War mode daily for a chance to win custom gaming PCs. The game is slated for an Early Access launch on July 20, 2026.
MicroProse Brings Four Playable Demos to Steam Next Fest
MicroProse is participating in Steam Next Fest with playable demos for four upcoming titles: Throttle Trace, The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age, Drone Sector, and Liquidation. These demos offer players a glimpse into diverse genres including racing simulation, real-time strategy, and tactical warfare.
Dust Front RTS – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Dust Front RTS is a classic real-time strategy game with grand strategy elements, featuring a non-linear campaign on a war-torn planet. Players build bases, gather resources, and command various units including tanks, infantry, and specialized vehicles. The game includes procedurally generated missions, a global map with simultaneous planning, and technology trees that unlock advanced weaponry.
Angry Birds Artist's Card Battler Warena Opens Free Steam Next Fest Demo
Part Time Monkey and Coyote Time Publishing have released a free demo for their real-time tactical card battler, Warena, as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to engage in 1v1 matches with friends and play the first four levels of the single-player campaign. Warena, created by Tuomas Erikoinen, the original artist for Angry Birds, is designed for PC and features simultaneous troop deployment and spellcasting.
Open The Gate: Just A Little Reveals August 2026 Release Window in New Trailer
Indie developer Abubu Dance and publisher The Bueno Interactive have announced that their medieval tower defense and real-time strategy hybrid, Open The Gate: Just A Little, will launch on Steam in August 2026. The game features multiple fantasy legions, army building, and tactical combat. A demo and playtest are currently available.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition announced
Relic Entertainment and Blackbird Interactive have announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, a modernized version of the 2006 real-time strategy game. This comprehensive package includes the base game and its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and a 64-bit platform upgrade. The Definitive Edition is set to release on Windows PC via Steam in Fall.
X4: Foundations' Empire update, out now, delivers the space sim's biggest bout of battle balancing yet, plus RTS-style ordering and ship showrooms for showoffs
Egosoft has released the 'Empire' update for X4: Foundations, introducing significant combat rebalancing, RTS-style priority orders, and new features like ship showrooms and Kha'ak derelict recycling. This update aims to add tactical depth to combat and improve the flow of strategic gameplay.
Total War: Warhammer 40K is getting a closed beta in 2026, and after its latest reveal I'll be first in line
Creative Assembly announced that Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will receive a closed beta in 2026. The game, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, will feature real-time battles with a focus on both ranged and melee combat, and a more urban battlefield environment compared to previous titles. The developer also showcased new gameplay footage at the PC Gaming Show 2026.
Terminator Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising Review
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance: Uprising offers a post-apocalyptic conquest experience with high points in its strategic gameplay. However, the review notes repetitive mission objectives and frustrating instant-fail conditions as significant drawbacks for the Real-Time Strategy title.
After 3,000 hours spent in Total War: Warhammer, 40k's gameplay reveal has me convinced this one might genuinely…
After extensive playtime with Total War: Warhammer, the author expresses strong conviction about the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40,000 following its recent gameplay reveal. The article highlights the series' enduring appeal through its blend of real-time battles and campaign management, and details specific new mechanics like cover systems and large-scale bombardments shown in the reveal.
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition revealed to release Fall 2026
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, set to release in Fall 2026. This edition includes all content from the base game and its expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, modernized AI, a new user interface, and full mod compatibility. The Definitive Edition aims to preserve the legacy of the beloved real-time strategy game for both new and returning players.
Ascend to Godhood in the upcoming 4X strategy Atre: Dominance Wars Launching in EARLY ACCESS on June 8 on Steam and GOG
Ironward has launched its real-time fantasy strategy game, Atre: Dominance Wars, into Early Access on PC via Steam and GOG. The game features 4X empire-building, tactical warfare, and god-like powers, with players taking on the role of immortal Elders battling for dominance in a fractured world. The Early Access version includes over 20 hours of gameplay, a campaign with three levels, and a map editor, with the developers seeking player feedback for future content.
Back to the North: GRYPHLINE Gives Sneak Peek Into the Future of Arknights: Endfield
GRYPHLINE has released the "Back to the North" trailer for Arknights: Endfield, offering a preview of the game's upcoming update and new narrative content. The trailer highlights the return of Arcane and expands on the game's real-time squad combat and industrial sci-fi setting. Arknights: Endfield is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices, featuring cross-platform progression and advanced graphical options.
The Company of Heroes Definitive Edition has arrived, making the iconic strategy game even better
Relic Entertainment has announced the upcoming Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, which will include the base game along with its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions. This enhanced version will feature improved visuals, a modernized user interface, and continued support for user-created mods. While a specific release date has not been set, it is anticipated to launch this year, coinciding with the original game's 20th anniversary.
Slow Territories - Free Online Browser Game
Slow Territories is a free-to-play online browser game that focuses on real-time territorial strategy. Players expand their territory, build their economy, and engage in tactical decision-making to dominate the map. The game emphasizes momentum and long-term survival over instant action, drawing inspiration from classic territory-control games but with a slower, more tactical rhythm.
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition Announced
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition, a modernized version of their 2006 World War II real-time strategy game. The Definitive Edition, which includes all previous content, is set to launch on PC later this year.
We got a fresh look at Total War: Warhammer 40k and, friends, I'm already on board to do some horrible things to…
A new look at Total War: Warhammer 40,000 reveals a grimdark science fiction setting with massive-scale battles between Space Marines, Chaos, and Orks. Developer Creative Assembly is preparing for upcoming beta windows, building on the success of the earlier Total War: Warhammer series.
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition remasters the classic RTS
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, a remaster of the classic World War 2 real-time strategy game for PC. This edition includes the base game and its expansions, featuring technical improvements like 64-bit compatibility, enhanced visuals, modernized UI, and gameplay enhancements. The remaster aims to preserve the original art style while making the game accessible for new and returning players.
Stronghold 4 announced
Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, the next installment in their real-time strategy and city builder series. The game is set to launch in early access on Windows PC via Steam in 2026, with a playable demo available on June 23rd. Stronghold 4 will feature a prequel narrative set in medieval England, focusing on castle economy, siegecraft, and survival against various threats.
