I'm not sure if this list is based on nostaligia, but these are my top RTS games you can try out and not be disappointed. Don't mind the release dates, they'd be worth it even in the year 2030.

Real time strategy games are games that you develop steadily through different stages of civilization by gathering resources (food, gold, stone, wood etc.) and building your community and fighting other colonies to gain territories until you conquer the whole map. One would fight humans and animals.
It has an adjustable bird eye view that helps one view the whole land mass.

1. Rise of Nations

Released 2003.
The best thing about this game is the fact that one starts developing from stone age to technology age when one could use nuclear weapons, badass armored tanks, airplanes, Anti-aircraft etc. So you can't just get bored. It also has options for unlimited resources for people who are just starting in the franchise to get a hang of it before playing the default mode.
It's totally worth it

2. Age Of Empires 1

Released 1997

The nature of the gameplay is so natural and takes you back to the way people used to live. The downside is that the age of development is still limited to the olden times but, it is far from boring. And it has one of the best soundtracks in gaming history.

3. Age of Empires 3

Released 2005

This is the 3rd installment in the AOE series. This one allows change of weather and one can also develop to the age of guns and canons so it is an upgrade from the 1st and 2nd installments. And it is far from boring.
Plus, This game has the best soundtrack on the gaming history. At least to me. If you get it you'll surely not regret one bit.

Age of Empires 2

Released 1999

This is the second installment of the AOE series. It isn't bad but, i prefer the other 2. More like the 1 with upgrades and improved graphics but, you'd definitely notice the significant difference from the first installment. Totally worth it

4. Starcraft

First release 1998

I confess, i haven't played this one. I only watched the gameplay online but, it has a reputation in the RTS line and i feel it deserves to be mentioned. So, try it out at your own risk
Nah JK, it won't be that bad.

Nigerians dnt like rpg talkless of rts

Hehe... No mind dem. But these games are bloody cool. They're some of my best games. Cuz it tasks your brain. And when you go to sleep you start thinking of how to go around the enemy fence the next day.
The game keeps you engaged throughout the time you haven't finished it

Age of mythology

StarCraft is my favorite.

Strategy games that sell the most in Nigeria: Rise of Nations and Age of Empires 3

Other good strategy games not on this list:

Command and Conquer
Sid Meier Civilization


We sell all of them and deliver all over Nigeria:

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How is Starcraft 2 not on this list?

seunpayne:
How is Starcraft 2 not on this list?

It is oo... I haven't played it That was why i didn't specify the entry number

wman:
StarCraft is my favorite.

Strategy games that sell the most in Nigeria: Rise of Nations and Age of Empires 3

Other good strategy games not on this list:

Command and Conquer
Sid Meier Civilization

The post says "RealTime" not "TurnBased"

Civilization is a terrible game. No offence to the developers.

LucemFerre:


It is oo... I haven't played it That was why i didn't specify the entry number

Easily my best. If it was turn based then I would say XCOM 2. Can play that game over and over again.


Modified

Before xcom comes football manager o. Just got FM19. My wife is already furious...she knows what is coming

No Total War game in this list?

seunpayne:


Easily my best. If it was turn based then I would say XCOM 2. Can play that game over and over again.


Modified

Before xcom comes football manager o. Just got FM19. My wife is already furious...she knows what is coming

Hahaha... I can't for the life of me figure out why people love FM though. Maybe, it's just because i don't like turn-based gAmes (shrugs)

Lana1:
No Total War game in this list?

HAven't played it. You can add it to the list and give a little insight

LucemFerre:


Hahaha... I can't for the life of me figure out why people love FM though. Maybe, it's just because i don't like turn-based gAmes (shrugs)

Luce we will quarrel o. FM Is life. Life is FM. nuff said.

Lana1:
No Total War game in this list?

I can’t be a dick about this but total war is really hard to love. It tries to do so much at the same time...always managing to get no part perfectly. I’ve played a few...mostly meh

seunpayne:


Luce we will quarrel o. FM Is life. Life is FM. nuff said.

Lol... Sorry sir