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Homeworld is hard to replace: few games combine real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 62 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Total Annihilation, World in Conflict and StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void lead the list, with Total Annihilation reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Homeworld special.

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Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment

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The closest game to Homeworld is Total Annihilation — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. World in Conflict and StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void follow close behind.

#1Total Annihilation97 #2World in Conflict97 #3StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void97 #4StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm97 #5Command & Conquer: Generals97

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62 similar games found

#1Total Annihilation

97

iRank97

Total Annihilation

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 3.7K

Year 1997Dev Cavedog Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2World in Conflict

97

iRank94

World in Conflict

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

IGDB94· 2

Year 2007Dev Massive Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#3StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

97

iRank90

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB90· 8

Year 2015Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

97

iRank89

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

IGDB89· 9

Year 2013Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#5Command & Conquer: Generals

97

iRank88

Command & Conquer: Generals

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 2.0K

Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

97

iRank86

Pikmin 3

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric

IGDB86· 9

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

#7Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

95

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 9.4KRAWG👍 88%· 319MC87IGDB84· 3

Year 2006Dev Relic Entertainment · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

94

iRank90

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricFantasy

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Westwood Pacific · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Command & Conquer

97

iRank73

Command & Conquer

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 416

Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Star Wars: Empire at War

93

iRank90

Star Wars: Empire at War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

92

iRank93

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricDark

IGDB93· 4

Year 2002Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Command & Conquer: Red Alert

95

iRank79

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 382

Year 1996Dev Westwood Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

iRank82

Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Theme Hospital

92

iRank90

Theme Hospital

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

iRank87

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSandbox WorldHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, combat tactical and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Homeworld?: The closest game to Homeworld is Total Annihilation, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including real-time strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Homeworld?: The three closest games to Homeworld are: 1. Total Annihilation (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. World in Conflict (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Homeworld's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 62 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is World in Conflict similar to Homeworld?: Yes, very much so — World in Conflict scores 97/100 similarity to Homeworld. They share 5 attributes, including real-time strategy and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RTS games are similar to Homeworld?: The best RTS games similar to Homeworld are Total Annihilation, World in Conflict, StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void and StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. All share the RTS genre alongside other key Homeworld attributes like real-time strategy, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Homeworld calculated?: We compare Homeworld against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Homeworld experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.