We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS RTS games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of RTS games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and RTS games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. LEGO Battles
- Release Data: Hellbent Games/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2009
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
As an RTS, Lego Battles functions fairly solidly as a strategy game for the mass market.
Of course there will be the disappointed minorities–those being primarily the hardcore strategy fans who find the RTS elements repetitive and strategically weak.
Looking past these weaknesses in the title, Lego Battles is nonetheless a good game with lots to unlock and good multiplayer support.
#9. Tom Clancy’s EndWar
- Release Data: Funatics/Ubisoft, 2008
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Tactics
There’s certainly a lot to like about Tom Clancy’s EndWar and even more so on the Nintendo DS that makes this a thoroughly engaging portable strategy game fans can certainly appreciate.
Aside from the plentiful missions, deep Map Editor and challenging opponent AI, the gameplay makes for some fun moments with your Stylus.
#8. Blue Dragon Plus
- Release Data: Brownie Brown/AQ Interactive, 2009
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Tactics
Despite the few minor gameplay complaints, it’s still difficult to fault the well-thought-out design that the game makes use of.
It goes without saying that Blue Dragon Plus is certainly worth taking a closer look at if you’re a real-time strategy fan.
#7. Robocalypse
- Release Data: Vogster/Tecmo, 2008
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
The game design is perfectly designed for DS, maximizing the use of the touch screen.
And the art style is catchy enough to drive your attention to the graphics right from the start.
Robocalypse for sure is a fun game that provides the player with humorous plot and storyline with a straightforward mechanic and game strategy.
#6. Knights in the Nightmare
- Release Data: Sting, 2009
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
The game looks like a turn based strategy game but it is actually a real-time strategy game, and you control the movement with your stylus.
Overall, Knights in the Nightmare has a deep storyline, eye pleasing graphics and a right mixture of novel game blended with strategy RPG.
#5. Lock’s Quest
- Release Data: 5TH Cell/THQ, 2008
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Defense
Utilize Lock tower, trap, weapon or other defences crafting skill to put an end to this menacing enemy.
Overall, Lock’s Quest is a great tower defense strategy game, and the replayability is there with a different strategy and builds to try to maximize your defense.
#4. Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
- Release Data: Square Enix, 2007
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Tactics
The gameplay is slow, but it might be an advantage as real time strategy games require precision, and slowed gameplay helps.
Like other FF games, the graphics and music quality are top notch.
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a solid game and arguably one of the best RTS game on DS offering a fresh take to play Final Fantasy.
#3. Plants vs. Zombies
- Release Data: TOSE/PopCap, 2011
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Defense
The premise is simple, it’s your plant protecting your backyard from the zombie horde, and if you think the premise is not interesting, I don’t know what is.
All in all, Plants vs. Zombies is an addictive game with a huge amount of replayability, and the handheld version means you can get some of this game anytime anywhere.
#2. Ninjatown
- Release Data: Venan Entertainment/SouthPeak Games, 2008
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » Defense
Ninjatown is a great game, providing solid, fun gameplay that left you feeling challenged enough to keep playing.
With each battle lasting about ten minutes, this is a perfect title to play in short bursts and makes for an ideal portable title.
#1. Dawn of Discovery
- Release Data: Keen Games/Ubisoft, 2009
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
Dawn of Discovery for the Nintendo DS is without a doubt a high-quality game, one strategy fans should certainly lend some of their valuable attention.
The Story Mode alone is worth a play through, and the Continuous Play mode offers one of the more rewarding DS strategy experiences.
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See also: Best GameCube Games & Best Wii Games
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