The RTS genre has evolved over almost 50 years due to a variety of pivotal titles, not just one. Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance & Homeworld are classic, innovative staples of the RTS genre.

Starcraft 2 offers insane depth but has a great campaign welcoming new players to the RTS genre. Age of Empires 2 remains popular for its mechanical depth while being beginner-friendly. Plants vs.

Do real-time strategy games need a serious shake-up? Developer Dave Pottinger, who worked on Halo Wars and Age of Empires thinks so, and that the RTS genre has barely changed in 20 years. Age of ...

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