20 Underrated and Forgotten RTS Games You NEED to Play in 2025!

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We all know the big RTS names — StarCraft, Age of Empires, Command & Conquer. But what about the hidden gems? In this video, Luke and I dive into 20 real-time strategy games that flew under the radar — from forgotten classics and cult favourites to ambitious indie experiments that deserve far more love.

This list is handpicked from decades of gaming experience, not scraped from trending feeds or AI-generated filler. If you love deep mechanics, bold ideas, and RTS games that actually try something different — this one's for you.

Whether you're into base-building, tactical micromanagement, giant mechs, or sneaky asymmetric warfare — there's something in here you'll want to try next.

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00:00 Intro
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03:27 Armies of Exigo
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04:57 Starship Troopers: Terran Command
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07:24 Earth 2150 Trilogy
08:16 Warzone 2100
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11:50 World in Conflict
12:47 American Conquest
13:38 Stellar Warfare
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15:30 Seven Kingdoms 2
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