559 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/RealTimeStrategy Traffic & Engagement r/RealTimeStrategy Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/RealTimeStrategy Most Active Times When r/RealTimeStrategy Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/RealTimeStrategy Flair Performance r/RealTimeStrategy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Promo Video | 136 (24.6%) | 28 |
| Self-Promo Post | 88 (15.9%) | 25 |
| Discussion | 82 (14.9%) | 82 |
| Looking For Game | 50 (9.1%) | 10 |
| Question | 44 (8.0%) | 24 |
| [RTS Type: Classic] | 23 (4.2%) | 150 |
| Video | 17 (3.1%) | 37 |
| News | 17 (3.1%) | 121 |
| Recommending Game | 13 (2.4%) | 49 |
| RTS & City Builder | 11 (2.0%) | 19 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/RealTimeStrategy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/RealTimeStrategy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rts | 258 (46.1%) | 49 | 30 |
| game | 101 (18.1%) | 58 | 26 |
| war | 47 (8.4%) | 34 | 13 |
| games | 37 (6.6%) | 25 | 25 |
| play | 24 (4.3%) | 13 | 20 |
| multiplayer | 23 (4.1%) | 18 | 10 |
| looking | 23 (4.1%) | 9 | 17 |
| strategy | 23 (4.1%) | 9 | 8 |
| anyone | 22 (3.9%) | 15 | 8 |
| starcraft | 19 (3.4%) | 83 | 42 |
r/RealTimeStrategy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/RealTimeStrategy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 37 | 43 |
| youtu.be | 34 | 16 |
| store.steampowered.com | 8 | 64 |
r/RealTimeStrategy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/RealTimeStrategy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I can’t be the only one who played EMPIRE EARTH
Adding realistic explosions to my RTS game Defilade
StarCraft is almost 30 years old. What made its gameplay age so well?
What's the most broken unit in the history of RTS?
What is your go-to chill RTS game?
What's one of your favourite "bad" or unpopular RTS?
RTS game with hand draw graphics. A good idea?
ARMA/Battlefield but as a classic RTS
What is your favorite RTS game ? From a Passionate or Technical perspective.
I am developing Empire Earth Reforged as a hobby.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I can’t be the only one who played EMPIRE EARTH | 1.9K | 340 | image | Sep 21 |
| Adding realistic explosions to my RTS game Defilade | 1.4K | 108 | image | Sep 23 |
| StarCraft is almost 30 years old. What made its gameplay age so well? | 803 | 309 | image | Sep 13 |
| What's the most broken unit in the history of RTS? | 661 | 575 | image | Sep 14 |
| What is your go-to chill RTS game? | 632 | 391 | image | Sep 14 |
| What's one of your favourite "bad" or unpopular RTS? | 609 | 702 | image | Aug 31 |
| RTS game with hand draw graphics. A good idea? | 593 | 94 | image | Sep 18 |
| ARMA/Battlefield but as a classic RTS | 582 | 55 | image | Sep 22 |
| What is your favorite RTS game ? From a Passionate or Technical perspective. | 494 | 472 | image | Sep 8 |
| I am developing Empire Earth Reforged as a hobby. | 464 | 88 | image | Sep 24 |
r/RealTimeStrategy Audience Overlap r/RealTimeStrategy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/RealTimeStrategy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/RealTimeStrategy
What's the best time to post on r/RealTimeStrategy?
Based on posting volume, r/RealTimeStrategy is most active on Sundays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/RealTimeStrategy?
r/RealTimeStrategy averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/RealTimeStrategy get?
Posts on r/RealTimeStrategy average about 42 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/RealTimeStrategy get most?
On r/RealTimeStrategy, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts