When RTS Was King: The Best Real-...

When RTS Was King: The Best Real-time Strategy Games Ever Made (Ep.34)

Critical Moves - Strategy Gaming by Critical Moves Podcast
E34
Jun 20, 2025
47:58

Episode notes

When did the best RTS games get made and why have we seen nothing like them since?

Let's take a look back at the golden age of real-time strategy. From peak base-building to iconic faction design, we talk about what made this era so good, the games that defined it, and the influence they still have today.

Whether you grew up on it or missed it entirely, this is a look at RTS when it was fast, focused, and everywhere.

Keywords

RTS Games
Strategy Games
Strategy Gaming
Real-time Strategy