RTS games comparable to C&C Generals?

[Matteo Kopriva]

Which RTS games do you know, that are comparable to C&C Generals in terms of philosophy/vibe/gameplay?

[Mod edit: changed title for clarity from "Tips for RTS games comparable to C&C Generals?".]

 

[Brian Boru]

Command & Conquer 3 Kane’s Wrath might be closest, the XBox 360 version even has Kane's Challenge, similar to the Generals' Challenge in Zero Hour.

Also, there are mods for C&C 3 which give it a Generals vibe.
Try the Rise of the Reds mod for Zero Hour, also The End of Days.

Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition is similar, but people are divided—read some Steam reviews. It's the successor to Act of War Direct Action & its expansion AoW High Treason.

War Front: Turning Point is worth considering, if you can find it and get it working on a modern PC.

 

[Sarafan]

Which RTS games do you know, that are comparable to C&C Generals in terms of philosophy/vibe/gameplay?

[Mod edit: changed title for clarity from "Tips for RTS games comparable to C&C Generals?".]

If you're not afraid of humorous approach to war, you can also try C&C Red Alert 3. The mechanics in all C&C games are similar, so unless you're tied strongly to 3D graphics, you can even try older installments in the series or check C&C Remastered Collection. Although keep in mind that the pace is slower in these games.

If you decide to try C&C Tiberian Sun or Red Alert 2, be prepared for the necessity to install some community patches to get the games working on modern hardware.

 

[redmark_]

there's also the OpenRA project, which is basically a community made open source engine that is literally command and conquer. 😉

OpenRA

Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era

www.openra.net

OpenRA by OpenRA developers

Recreates the classic Command & Conquer titles with a Free/Libre engine.

openra.itch.io

View: https://youtu.be/93b7TKooj-M

 

[Sarafan]

View: https://youtu.be/93b7TKooj-M

The video reminds me of all those Dune games that are in the publisher's limbo. Man, I'd love to revisit Dune 2000 and Emperor Battle for Dune, but I have huge doubts whether this will be possible. If GOG can't do it, no one will...

 

[redmark_]

The video reminds me of all those Dune games that are in the publisher's limbo. Man, I'd love to revisit Dune 2000 and Emperor Battle for Dune, but I have huge doubts whether this will be possible. If GOG can't do it, no one will...

uh, I suggest that you visit the OpenRA website, because their engine is also capable of running Dune 2000 "Gamemodes" 😉 which is essentially a fan remake from what I can gather.

 

[redmark_]

@Sarafan dunno if you are interested in checking, but it's included on their about page, here's a snip. 😁

About | OpenRA

Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era

www.openra.net

http://imgur.com/a/i9KlRFp

View: https://imgur.com/a/i9KlRFp

 

[Sarafan]

@Sarafan dunno if you are interested in checking, but it's included on their about page, here's a snip. 😁

About | OpenRA

Classic strategy games rebuilt for the modern era

www.openra.net

http://imgur.com/a/i9KlRFp

View: https://imgur.com/a/i9KlRFp

From what I understand, you need the original game to run it with OpenRA. Unfortunately I don't own Dune 2000.