Earth 2140 is a science fiction real-time strategy game in which you take command of a futuristic army and battle for supremacy across a war-torn Earth.

A monument in RTS history

Earth 2140 represents a fascinating artifact from the early years of the RTS genre. Its control system may take a little getting used to, and it doesn't always explain its tools clearly, so expect to read the manual or go through a period of trial and error. Once you do, you'll be ready to take command of your army and play through a campaign. There are over 50 missions to try and dozens of units to expand your army with. Unlike many RTS games, which ground their gameplay in a developing story, Earth 2140 is pretty bare-bones, narratively speaking, with no real plot or characters; it's all about the strategy.

An interesting challenge for RTS fans

If you love real-time strategy games, you'll find Earth 2140 a compelling challenge. Once you've mastered the controls, you'll find that the unit selection options and the available tactical options provide robust challenges.