10 Best RTS Games on PlayStation Plus (August 2025)

August’s PlayStation Plus lineup brings some of the best real-time strategy games to your screen. From ancient Greek wars to futuristic space battles, and from frozen survival cities to zombie-filled wastelands, there’s a lot to explore and conquer. These games are all about quick thinking, smart planning, and staying one step ahead. Here are the 10 best RTS games on PlayStation Plus this August.

10. Company of Heroes 3

Company of Heroes 3 features World War 3 in a unique way that puts players in control of infantry, tanks, and planes. Unlike in the war, it's not about who has the most troops. It's about how you use them. Consequently, players can flank enemies, use cover, and destroy buildings to win the battle. While the game is known for its single-player experience, playing it on the couch with friends brings out the thrill of tactical teamwork. One player may focus on building and defense while the other leads the charge with tanks and airstrikes.

9. Total War Saga: Troy

As the title goes, it’s Total War Saga, and this time, Total War Saga: Troy dives straight into the heart of famous Greek mythology. You’re not just leading armies into battle; you’re managing the full Greek experience. That means running cities, handling trade routes, and making political deals with rival factions, just like in the old days of Troy and Sparta. The battles themselves are intense and in real time, but here’s the twist: you can pause the action to plan your next move. That adds something rare in most RTS games. 

8. Frostpunk

Frostpunk has been on the scene for a few years now, and to date, the game still shines thanks to its survival mechanics and emotional decision-making. It’s not your typical RTS; it’s colder, harsher, and a whole lot more intense. This RTS game puts players in charge of the last city on Earth, with one major goal: keep the city warm and the people alive. That means you’ll need to build homes, set up heaters, assign workers to gather coal and food, and manage medical centres. 

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Will you allow child labour to boost productivity? Will you force people to work long, dangerous shifts during deadly storms? These aren’t easy decisions. And there’s no perfect answer, only choices that might help your people survive one more day in the freezing city.

7. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty truly redefined the RTS genre. It throws players straight into high-speed, real-time battles as they fight their way to become the greatest commander in the galaxy. Whether you're in it for the solo story or couch battles with friends, the game delivers. The single-player campaign follows Jim Raynor, a rebel fighting a corrupt empire, and each mission introduces new units, upgrades, and choices. If you’re into competitive or co-op play, the game also shines with balanced gameplay.

6. The Settlers

The Settlers is a bit slower than other RTS games. You start small, cutting wood, mining, and growing food. Then you build houses, workshops, and roads. Ultimately, everything works together like a chain. When your town is running smoothly, you build an army and defend or expand. Battles happen, but they’re not the focus at first. Planning your economy well is the real deal here.

5. Surviving Mars

In Surviving Mars, you build a base on Mars. You place domes for people to live in, set up solar panels, grow food, and fix broken machines. Of course, Mars is not friendly, so you have to plan carefully. Water and oxygen don’t come easily, and random disasters like dust storms can ruin everything. Players must also research tech to improve their colony over time. It’s a peaceful RTS, but still tense. If your systems fail, your colonists won’t last long.

4. Tropico 6

Tropico 6 is a powerhouse when it comes to RTS games. Tropico 6 is part city-builder, part political sim. You’re the leader of a tropical island, and your job is to stay in power by any means. Build houses, factories, and fun spots to keep people happy or use secret police and propaganda if they don’t behave. There’s no big war to fight, but plenty of smart decisions to make. You trade with other countries, deal with rival leaders, and try to win elections. You can be a kind ruler or a total dictator. The game gives you freedom to lead your way.

3. Crusader Kings III

This is an RTS with a twist. In Crusader Kings III, you don’t just command troops, you control a family across generations. Your power comes from marriage, diplomacy, and secrets. Interestingly, you might marry your daughter to gain an alliance or plot to kill a rival. You still go to war and expand your land, but battles aren’t the main focus. Planning your family’s rise to power is the real deal. Therefore, every choice has long-term effects. It’s less about fast action and more about clever moves. If you enjoy long, deep strategy, this one is a gem.

2. They Are Billions

They Are Billions is a survival real-time strategy game that drops you into a post-apocalyptic steampunk world swarming with the undead. Your mission? Build, expand, and survive. You start with a tiny colony, a handful of brave soldiers, and the bare minimum of resources. From there, it’s a race against time to gather materials, construct walls, set up traps, and build a proper army because a horde of thousands of zombies is always on the horizon.

The gameplay is a mix of base-building, resource management, and real-time tactics, but what makes They Are Billions stand out is its sheer intensity. One wrong click, one missed gap in the wall, and your entire settlement can fall apart in minutes. Every expansion feels like a risk, every decision counts, and the tension never really goes away.

1. Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends is another powerhouse that has been in the scene for a long time. The game turns the blocky world you know into a full-on strategy adventure. Players gather resources, command allies, and defend villages from piglin attacks. It’s simple to learn, perfect for younger players or anyone new to RTS games. But it still has a smart strategy. There’s even PvP if you want to face off against other players.