Looking for an RTS game for a novice

[Ekstrasensas]

As the name suggests I am looking for some games to help me get started. Although i have played a handfull of RTS games (all be it I can't wasn't good at them) but that was a long time ago. I have tried: Total War Shogun 2 and Rome 2. Also Company of heroes 2,

[WERElektro]

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'Dawn of war' until soulstorm is great. It's a bit old though.

Ah yes i have played that one, it is great fun but i found the singleplayer very easy.

You think so? Dow 1 and winter assault were easy ... yes. But I remember that the highest difficulty on dark crusade and soulstorm was a bit tricky... to me at least.
Maybe I need to try a harder rts game lol

[Kargor]

I haven't played it myself, but it's popped up on my radar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiZUxgb_YpY

[tmwfte]

http://store.steampowered.com/app/206500/AirMech_Strike/

[The Badger (née Poignion)]

Red Alert 3 is pretty easy to get into imo, and there aren't tons of menus like many RTS games. It isn't as good as the old ones but hey.

[Γαῖα]

Wargames is in the sale currently.

[(N☆G) Jackal ★JJ★]

Id suggest Total War Warhammer

Others than that I recommend Starcraft 2 (you can get a free mod to play SC1 in SC2's engine)
Red Alert 2 (skip one it didnt age as well)
Command & Conquer 3
Warcraft 3 was pretty interesting in story
Age of Empires 2
Crusader

Not REALLY an RTS but you should look into Overlord. Its a single player game where you control one evil knight that has an army of imps that you control like if it were an RTS. Really fun honestly.

If you like RTS tower defense
I HIGHLY recommend Defense Grid 1 and 2. They are hard and easy so you basically pick your posion on settings and the challenge levels are intense

[gnonme]

Stellaris

[Propiniukas]

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Stellaris

That ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ain't for a beginner like me. I have played it don't remember where but jesus christ I have no idea what to do in it.

I was lost too when i started. Then after some time i understood almost everything. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ crisis will kill anyone.

[Ekstrasensas]

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I played a lot of this with some friends it was great fun. But I'm dried out of it for now but thanks for the suggestion.

[Ekstrasensas]

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That ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ain't for a beginner like me. I have played it don't remember where but jesus christ I have no idea what to do in it.

I was lost too when i started. Then after some time i understood almost everything. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ crisis will kill anyone.

Okay I have to admit it I would love to play Stellaris. But could anyone maybe link me to some videos or give your advice here maybe some guide sites anything to help me learn it and play it without checking on a tutorial every second.

[Jej]

Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Stronghold, Empire Earth and Rise of Nations are pretty friendly.

[Propiniukas]

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I was lost too when i started. Then after some time i understood almost everything. But ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ crisis will kill anyone.

Okay I have to admit it I would love to play Stellaris. But could anyone maybe link me to some videos or give your advice here maybe some guide sites anything to help me learn it and play it without checking on a tutorial every second.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=954597865

This guide has a lot of good information.

My advice would be too just play and slowly learn. If you loose in your first playthrough (its a high chance) than its not bad. You will improve and know how to win the next time.

And if you have DLC that you can play as robots than play as them. Because you wont need to worry about some stuff like food and revolts.

[King Manuel I]

Rome Total War is rather simple and fun

Medieval Total War 2 is also pretty fun

Other than that, I don’t really have any else. Europa Universalis IV is pretty good, but complex

[RRW359]

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The first RTS I played was Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. The campaign plot is absurd but the gameplay is pretty fun.

Tis sounds and looks pretty interesting, I'll look into it.

If your getting C&C, I'd suggest going to Origin and getting the $20 complete collection. IMO while Red Alert 3 was alright, the franchise peaked around the RA2/Generals era. The complete collection is the same price as RA3 on its own through Steam and will let you choose which one you like best.
https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/ultimate-collection