Best Cross-Platform RTS Apps & Games

187+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
14 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Command & Conquer™ is the household name in cross-platform rts, but it's far from the only option. We track 187+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Cross-Platform RTS Apps & Games (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVPCommand & Conquer™: Rivals PVPFree4.5★ (43K)YesYesJul 2026
2Land and Castles - RTSLand and Castles - RTSFree4.4★ (2.7K)YesYesJul 2026
3Stronghold Kingdoms Castle SimStronghold Kingdoms Castle SimFree4.4★ (2.3K)YesYesJul 2026
4RedSun RTSRedSun RTSFree4.2★ (403)YesYesJul 2026
5Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy GameArt Of War 3:RTS Strategy GameFree4.8★ (9.5K)YesYesJul 2026
6Rusted Warfare - RTSRusted Warfare - RTS$2.994.7★ (538)NoNoJul 2026
7Auralux: ConstellationsAuralux: ConstellationsFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoYesJul 2026
8Warage RTSWarage RTSFree3.9★ (70)YesYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Cross-Platform RTS

Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP#1

Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP by Electronic Arts

Strategy wins in this C&C RTS.
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5😐(43K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in fast-paced real-time strategy battles against other players. Customize your army with a variety of units and lead them with unique commanders to outwit your opponents and achieve victory in competitive PvP matches.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome gameplay
  • 👍 Great strategy elements
  • 🎨 Fantastic graphics
  • ⏱️ Quick matches

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against higher-level opponents
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes
Land and Castles - RTS#2

Land and Castles - RTS by Andrew Moloney

Epic real time strategy game
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😊(2.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build a kingdom, explore, and battle in this real-time strategy game. Conquer castles, manage resources, and engage in multiplayer or offline skirmishes. Features include a map editor and pixel art graphics.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Really cool game
  • 👍 This is a very fun strategy game
  • 👍 Surprisingly Enjoyable
  • 👍 Great game!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Don't buy. Didn't unlock plus content
  • 🐛 Not optimized for iPhone
  • 🐛 Pay to play
Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim#3

Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim by Firefly Studios

The grand strategy castle MMO!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.4😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and defend a medieval empire in this grand strategy MMO. Engage in political intrigue, wage war, research technology, and forge alliances to lead your faction to glory. Play with millions of players across different platforms.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Slow-paced strategy game
  • 👍 Great for history buffs
  • 👍 Nostalgic for PC players
  • 👍 Fun castle building mechanics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Extremely slow progression
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics

More Cross-Platform RTS apps to explore

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RedSun RTS
RedSun RTS
RedSun RTS
by E CHARM LTD
Free

Engage in classic real-time strategy gameplay where you build bases, command diverse units, and plan attacks. Experience a 2D isometric world with deep strategic elements and ongoing development.

Real-time unit controlBase building and defenseDiverse unit types
🎮 Games
(403)
free with in-app purchases
5
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
PvP, coop real-time battles
Free

Engage in classic real-time strategy battles with direct unit control. Command modern warfare forces, develop tactics, and conquer opponents in global PvP and cooperative conflicts. Choose your faction and lead your army to victory.

Real-time PvP and cooperative battlesDirect unit controlModern warfare units (infantry, vehicles, air, navy)
🎮 Games
(9.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Rusted Warfare - RTS
Rusted Warfare - RTS
Rusted Warfare - RTS
A real-time base building RTS
$2.99

Experience classic real-time strategy with modern technology. Build bases, command diverse units, and engage in multiplayer battles online or offline. Enjoy various game modes and strategic depth with no microtransactions.

Multiplayer RTS gameplayBase buildingOver 50 unique units
🎮 Games
(538)
free
7
Auralux: Constellations
Auralux: Constellations
Auralux: Constellations
by War Drum Studios LLC
Free

Experience a unique real-time strategy game with a focus on relaxation and cerebral challenge. Master strategic choices across 150 levels, featuring ambient music and minimalistic graphics. Engage in planetary warfare with up to four players online.

150 unique levelsOnline multiplayerAmbient music
🎮 Games
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Warage RTS
Warage RTS
Warage RTS
by E CHARM LTD
Free

Engage in classic real-time strategy battles in a magical fantasy world. Manage units, build structures, upgrade your army, and gather resources to conquer your foes. Experience both offline campaigns and thrilling multiplayer matches.

Manage diverse unitsBuild and upgrade structuresCollect resources (gold, wood)
🎮 Games
(70)
free with in-app purchases
9
RTS Siege Up!
RTS Siege Up!
RTS Siege Up!
Medieval Fantasy RTS Strategy
$3.99

Experience classic real-time strategy with a medieval fantasy twist. Build castles, command armies, and engage in strategic battles without pay-to-win mechanics. Enjoy a rich campaign, multiplayer modes, and extensive modding support.

26-mission campaignOnline PvP and PvE multiplayerWi-Fi multiplayer support
🎮 Games
(16)
paid
10
Iron Marines RTS Strategy Game
Iron Marines RTS Strategy Game
Iron Marines RTS Strategy Game
Sci-Fi Space Battle Games
$2.99

Engage in real-time strategy battles across alien planets. Command diverse units, recruit powerful heroes, and adapt your tactics to overcome hordes of enemies and unique bosses in a galactic war. Play offline and choose your difficulty.

21 campaign missionsRecruit and train heroesAdapt troop roles mid-battle
🎮 Games
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Expanse RTS - Desert Power
Expanse RTS - Desert Power
Expanse RTS - Desert Power
Desert Power Awakens
Free

Engage in real-time strategy combat on a distant planet, fighting for vital energy resources. Choose one of three unique factions and lead them to victory through a galactic expansion. Experience classic RTS gameplay with extensive single-player campaigns and competitive multiplayer modes.

Classic real-time strategy gameplayThree unique factions with distinct characteristicsOver 30 single-player missions
🎮 Games
(122)
free with in-app purchases
12
Geometry Dash
Geometry Dash
Geometry Dash
by RobTop Games AB
$3.99

Experience a rhythm-based action platformer with a near-impossible challenge. Jump, fly, and flip through dangerous obstacles with simple one-touch gameplay across numerous levels. Create and share your own levels, unlock customizations, and test your skills.

Rhythm-based action platformingNumerous unique levels and soundtracksLevel editor to build and share custom levels
🎮 Games
(230K)
paid
13
Fieldrunners Attack!
Fieldrunners Attack!
Fieldrunners Attack!
by Subatomic Studios, LLC
Free

Build an impenetrable fortress and assemble an ultimate army to conquer rival players worldwide. Recruit heroes, train troops, and defend your turf with powerful turrets in this strategic combat game. Engage in campaign missions or multiplayer skirmishes for loot and glory.

Strategic combat gameplayBuild and manage resourcesRecruit and upgrade heroes
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
First Strike - Nuclear RTS
First Strike - Nuclear RTS
First Strike - Nuclear RTS
Nuclear Superpower Simulation
Free

Lead a nuclear superpower in this intense 1v1 multiplayer RTS. Launch rockets, manage resources, and outsmart rivals in online battles for global dominance. Every decision risks survival in this fast-paced strategy game.

Intense Real-Time Strategy (RTS)Global DominationAdvanced Weaponry
🎮 Games
(8.6K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Checkers ・
Checkers ・
Checkers ・
by Optime Software LLC
Free

Enjoy a classic game of Checkers on your iOS device. Play against friends or a challenging AI with configurable difficulty. Features turn-based multiplayer and automatic saving.

Single-player vs. ComputerTwo-player local modeTurn-based network multiplayer
🎮 Games
(57K)
ad-supported
16
Instant War: Ultimate Warfare
Instant War: Ultimate Warfare
Instant War: Ultimate Warfare
RPG Strategy Military Game
Free

Build a military base, recruit diverse units, and engage in real-time strategic battles. Form alliances, manage resources, and utilize advanced tactics to dominate the dynamic battlefield in this 4X RTS game.

Massive army with over 50 unitsBase building and customizationReal-time strategy multiplayer combat
🎮 Games
(709)
free with in-app purchases
17
Total War: MEDIEVAL II
Total War: MEDIEVAL II
Total War: MEDIEVAL II
Grand strategy. Epic conquest.
$14.99

Experience grand strategy and massive real-time battles set in the Middle Ages. Lead one of 17 playable factions to conquer continents through diplomacy, trade, or warfare. An expansion adds more factions and campaigns across diverse regions.

Massive real-time battlesIntricate turn-based strategy17 playable factions
🎮 Games
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Mindustry
Mindustry
Mindustry
The factory management RTS
$1.99

Build complex factories, manage supply chains, and defend your base from enemy waves in this real-time strategy game. Conquer planets, research new technologies, and engage in multiplayer battles with friends.

Factory building and supply chainsTower defense against enemy wavesCross-platform multiplayer co-op and PvP
🎮 Games
(1K)
free
19
Clash of Dots - 1v1 RTS
Clash of Dots - 1v1 RTS
Clash of Dots - 1v1 RTS
Real-time cell expansion wars
Free

Engage in fast-paced real-time strategy battles to conquer all enemy cells. Upgrade your defenses and army, employ diverse tactics, and outsmart intelligent AI opponents. Win PvP battles to earn rewards and unlock cosmetic upgrades for your units and buildings.

Real-time strategy gameplayCell expansion and conquestBuilding and army upgrades
🎮 Games
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Map Wars
Map Wars
Map Wars
RTS on maps!
Free

Engage in strategic warfare across diverse maps, from historical battles to political simulations. Create your own scenarios or explore community-made content. Master troop movement and frontline management to conquer territories.

Play dozens of scenariosCreate custom mapsPublish community maps
🎮 Games
(320)
free

FAQ about Cross-Platform RTS

What are the best cross-platform rts apps & games for iPhone?
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP tops our cross-platform rts apps & games ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 43K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top cross-platform rts apps & games we rank are free to download, including Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP and Land and Castles - RTS.
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 187+ cross-platform rts apps & games on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This is an action-packed real-time strategy (RTS) game focused on competitive player-versus-player (PvP) battles. Players customize armies, choose commanders with unique abilities, and engage in fast-paced strategic combat to outwit opponents.
You can customize your army by selecting a combination of infantry, tanks, and aircraft. Your army can be evolved to align with your chosen Commander's unique abilities, allowing for strategic depth in battles.