8 RTS games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising that you should try

On paper it is what Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and horror setting.

It comes from the same genre as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising and shares tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and 2D presentation.

Shelved next to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising for good reason: tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: fantasy world.

Shelved next to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and fantasy world.

The thread back to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising runs through deep RPG systems, tactical combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and historical setting.

With Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising it shares deep RPG systems, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.

Its point of contact with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising is deep RPG systems, tactical combat and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings competitive edge and historical setting.

On paper it is what Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising is — tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.