Battlezone 98 Redux similar games & best alternatives

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Battlezone 98 Redux

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

What works

  • Unique hybrid fps and rts gameplay
  • Strong nostalgic appeal
  • Challenging and rewarding
  • Active multiplayer and mod support
  • Engaging alternate history sci-fi story

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics despite redux
  • Some ai and pathfinding issues
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited controller/joystick support
  • Small multiplayer community

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

  • Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath

  • Supreme Commander

  • Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm

  • Executive Assault

  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Less dominating

Games that feels like Battlezone 98 Redux but with less domination over others

  • Guardians Frontline

  • MechWarrior Online™ Legends

  • Borderlands 2

  • Battlezone: Combat Commander

  • Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

  • Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Battlezone 98 Redux but with less narrative immersion

  • Planetary Annihilation: TITANS

  • Executive Assault 2

  • Sins of a Solar Empire II

  • Space Engineers

  • Supreme Commander 2

  • NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

Less intimate

Games that feels like Battlezone 98 Redux but with less focus on close relationships

  • Earth 2160

  • STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

  • Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection

  • Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

  • Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)

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Battlezone 98 Redux: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026