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RTS recommendation (lemmy.world)
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What beginner friendly RTS game can you recommend?

As a quick background, RTS is completely new to me. I spend majority of my time in FPS type games but want to branch out a bit and try out something different/new (to me).

Requirements:

  • Somewhat casual (if that’s possible)
  • Somewhat easy to learn
  • Relatively modern with decent graphics (something that looks nice)
  • Runs on Linux (of course) and Steam
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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'd recommend Beyond All Reason. It's open-source and utilizes a realistic scifi theme. You essentially manage metal and energy to produce more units, to fight against other player's units. It's very easy to learn, and looks nice graphically. The only caveat I can think of is that it is not on Steam. Game Link: https://www.beyondallreason.info/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

PvP only?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

There's some not really relevant history, but Zero-K has an extensive single player campaign, and is based on the same engine as BAR:

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

No, you can play co-op or against bots if you'd rather.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks interesting, do you use the AppImage or Flatpak install method?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I use Flapak to run Beyond All Reason. It does include its own updater, which makes it more portable.