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Red Alert 2

Red Alert 2 Windows

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 is a classic real-time strategy game set in an alternate Cold War universe. Red Alert 2 remains one of the most iconic and beloved RTS titles ever released, known for its fast-paced gameplay and unforgettable units.

Year: 2000

Genre: Strategy

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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines Windows

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a legendary real-time tactics game set during World War II. Released in 1998, it remains a beloved classic known for its challenging missions, stealth gameplay, and strategic depth that redefined the genre.

Year: 1998

Genre: Strategy

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DELTA FORCE 2

DELTA FORCE 2 Windows

Delta Force 2 is a tactical first-person shooter that builds upon its predecessor's military realism. Featuring improved 3D environments, expansive maps, and a robust multiplayer mode, it offers a blend of strategy and intense combat.

Year: 1999

Genre: Action

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Delta Force

Delta Force Windows

Delta Force** is a tactical first-person shooter that puts you in the boots of an elite soldier tackling high-risk missions across global hotspots. Blending precision shooting with strategic gameplay, it offers intense solo and multiplayer combat.

Year: 1998

Genre: Action

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Counter Strike

Counter Strike Windows Xbox 360 Mac OSX PlayStation

Counter Strike game’s fast-paced action, tactical gameplay, and team-based objectives kept me fully engaged. The maps are well-designed, and the competitive element makes every match exciting. Overall, it’s a classic shooter that still feels fresh and challenging.

Year: 2000

Genre: Shooter

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Project IGI 2: Covert Strike

Project IGI 2: Covert Strike Windows

Project IGI 2: Covert Strike is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2003, known for its mix of stealth-based gameplay and large, open-ended mission environments. Unlike arcade-style shooters, it focuses on realism, strategy, and careful execution rather than run-and-gun action.

Year: 2003

Genre: Shooter

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Project Igi

Project Igi Windows

Project I.G.I. is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2000 for PC. It focuses heavily on stealth, tactical gameplay, and realistic gun mechanics rather than fast-paced arcade shooting.

Year: 2000

Genre: Shooter

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Armies of Exigo

Armies of Exigo Windows

Armies of Exigo is a real-time strategy game developed by Black Hole Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, released during the golden age of RTS titles.

Year: 2004

Genre: Strategy

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Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome

Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome Windows

Released in 1998 as the official expansion pack to Age of Empires, The Rise of Rome brought new life to Ensemble Studios’ groundbreaking RTS.

Year: 1998

Genre: Strategy

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Age of Empires 3

Age of Empires 3 Mac OSX Windows

Age of Empires III is a real-time strategy game set during the colonial era, focusing on European powers expanding into the Americas. Players manage resources, build armies, and engage in historical battles.

Year: 2005

Genre: Strategy

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