Best RTS Multiplayer Apps & Games

240+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 240+ rts multiplayer apps and games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top RTS Multiplayer Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1War Legends: RTS Strategy gameWar Legends: RTS Strategy gameFree4.9★ (204)YesYesAug 2026
2Mushroom Wars 2: RTS StrategyMushroom Wars 2: RTS StrategyFree4.5★ (27K)YesYesAug 2026
3Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVPCommand & Conquer™: Rivals PVPFree4.5★ (43K)YesYesAug 2026
4Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy GameArt Of War 3:RTS Strategy GameFree4.8★ (9.5K)YesYesAug 2026
5Battle NationsBattle NationsFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesAug 2026
6Rusted Warfare - RTSRusted Warfare - RTS$2.994.7★ (598)NoNoAug 2026
7Rise of the Townies - RTSRise of the Townies - RTSFreeYesYesMay 2026
8Mildly Interesting RTSMildly Interesting RTSFree4.8★ (301)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for RTS Multiplayer

War Legends: RTS Strategy game#1

War Legends: RTS Strategy game by Spire Craft Games

Classic strategy gameplay
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.9(204 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in classic real-time strategy battles with magic and heroes in a fantasy world. Build bases, recruit armies, and conquer enemies in diverse PvP and PvE modes. Customize units and heroes with unique items for endless tactical possibilities.

Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy#2

Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy by Azur Interactive Games Limited

Multiplayer tower defense war
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😞(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in real-time strategy battles with mushroom armies. Upgrade your base, capture objectives, and defend towers in over 200 missions. Compete in multiplayer PVP and co-op modes with legendary heroes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique strategy mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting character abilities

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Overly monetized with pay-to-win elements
  • 🔒 Unfair matchmaking against higher-leveled players
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP#3

Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP by Electronic Arts

Strategy wins in this C&C RTS.
Worth Considering
🎮 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

More RTS Multiplayer apps to explore

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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
5
Battle Nations
Battle Nations
Battle Nations
by Madrona Games Inc.
Free

Build a city, gather resources, and assemble an army of unique units to fight in epic battles. Unite with heroes, engage in a wartime narrative, and compete with players globally. Unlock powerful mercenaries and special forces for tactical combat.

Empire buildingResource managementArmy assembly
🎮 Games
(2.3K)
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
(598)
free
7
Rise of the Townies - RTS
Rise of the Townies - RTS
Rise of the Townies - RTS
An actual real mobile RTS game
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
8
Mildly Interesting RTS
Mildly Interesting RTS
Mildly Interesting RTS
Bitesized on the go strategy
Free

A touch-based real-time strategy game that prioritizes thoughtful planning over rapid actions. Enjoy a complete, unhindered gameplay experience with no ads or manipulative in-app purchases.

Touch-based controlsPlanning-focused gameplayNo ads
🎮 Games
(301)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Land and Castles - RTS
Land and Castles - RTS
Land and Castles - RTS
Epic real time strategy game
Free

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.

Kingdom buildingReal-time strategy combatMultiplayer battles
🎮 Games
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
11
World War Armies: WW2 PvP RTS
World War Armies: WW2 PvP RTS
World War Armies: WW2 PvP RTS
Online Multiplayer RTS Game
Free

Engage in thrilling real-time strategy battles across WWI, WWII, and modern warfare eras. Build and customize your army, form platoons with friends, and conquer diverse maps in this multiplayer military game.

Real-time strategy (RTS) gameplaySpans WWI, WWII, and modern warfare1v1 and 2v2 online PvP battles
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Late Knight
Late Knight
Late Knight
Clasical RTS brought to mobile
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
nBase: 1990s style RTS
nBase: 1990s style RTS
nBase: 1990s style RTS
An RTS based on PC classics
Free

Experience a classic real-time strategy game reminiscent of 1990s PC titles. Engage in fast-paced battles with diverse units, strategic base building, and multiple objectives. Play solo against AI or challenge others in online multiplayer.

Classic PC RTS gameplayOffline play against AIOnline multiplayer PvP
🎮 Games
(2)
free
14
Red Conquest!
Red Conquest!
Red Conquest!
Epic space battle simulator
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Engage in epic real-time space battles between Red and Blue forces. This strategy game offers intuitive mobile controls for both casual and veteran players, featuring campaign and challenge modes, plus local multiplayer.

Real-time strategy gameplayIntergalactic space battlesMobile-optimized controls
🎮 Games
(21)
free with in-app purchases
15
Boom Beach: War Strategy Game
Boom Beach: War Strategy Game
Boom Beach: War Strategy Game
Epic RTS Base-Building Battles
Free

Engage in epic real-time strategy battles to defeat an evil force and free enslaved islanders. Build a powerful base, train an army, and form alliances with players worldwide to conquer enemy bases and control resources in a tropical archipelago.

RTS combat and base-buildingMultiplayer raids and co-op missionsExplore a tropical archipelago
🎮 Games
(298K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Bunker Wars: WW1 RTS
Bunker Wars: WW1 RTS
Bunker Wars: WW1 RTS
Tower Defense & Strategy!
Free

Engage in real-time strategy warfare set in World War 1. Build and defend your base, gather an army, and participate in epic multiplayer battles. Devise tactics to capture enemy territories and become the ultimate commander.

Real-time strategy gameplayMultiplayer PVP battlesTower defense mechanics
🎮 Games
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Apex Battle:Zombie Defense RTS
Apex Battle:Zombie Defense RTS
Apex Battle:Zombie Defense RTS
Roguelite tower defense game
Free

Engage in a roguelite real-time strategy game where death means starting over, but with permanent upgrades. Strategically place combatants and weapons on a grid to defend against enemy waves. Enjoy endless and sandbox modes, playable offline and completely free.

Roguelite progression with permanent upgradesReal-time strategy gameplayTactical grid-based placement
🎮 Games
(7)
ad-supported
18
Stellar Commanders Space RTS
Stellar Commanders Space RTS
Stellar Commanders Space RTS
Multiplayer real time strategy
Free

Engage in intense 1v1 multiplayer battles in this real-time strategy game. Deploy units, build bases, and outmaneuver opponents across stunning alien worlds to conquer the galaxy. Every decision matters in this fight for domination.

1v1 Multiplayer BattlesStrategic Base BuildingUnit Deployment and Tactics
🎮 Games
(53)
free with in-app purchases
19
Torins Towers: RTS with Hereos
Torins Towers: RTS with Hereos
Torins Towers: RTS with Hereos
Fast Action Strategy Game
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Swarm Game
Swarm Game
Swarm Game
Realtime Strategy Game
Free

Engage in real-time strategy battles across the Hive Universe. Grow your bug army, upgrade your hives, and conquer territories. Compete with players worldwide or team up with friends in this bug-themed conquest.

Upgradable HivesMultiple EnemiesMultiplayer Free for All & Teams
🎮 Games
(39)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about RTS Multiplayer

What are the best rts multiplayer apps & games for iPhone?
War Legends: RTS Strategy game tops our rts multiplayer apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 204 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top rts multiplayer apps & games we rank are free to download, including War Legends: RTS Strategy game and Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy.
War Legends: RTS Strategy game shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 240+ rts multiplayer apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
War Legends features classic RTS mechanics including base construction, resource gathering (gold, wood), unit recruitment, and hero summoning. Players engage in real-time combat, casting spells and employing tactics to siege enemy bases and conquer the fantasy world.
No, War Legends is a multiplayer online game that requires a constant stable internet connection to play. It does not work offline.