Total Annihilation

Cavedog Entertainment / Dec 18, 2015 / Strategy

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That's more people than live in the Pitcairn Islands.

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

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What players say

Overwhelmingly Positive

96% positive, 2,676 reviews

Recommended9 hrs played

I saw Total Annihilation in the 1990's on a video game preview/review show, which was the fashion at the time. I was enthralled by the blatant marketing, I bought a copy, and I did not regret it. Well... not for more than a few angry seconds at a time. Bloody amazing RTS, with just the right amount of hair-ripping frustration and "OH, COME ON!!!" Picked it up again on Steam, and it's just as I remembered: the...

16 found this helpful, 2026-04-04

Recommended1 hrs played

I spent hundreds (perhaps thousands?) of hours playing TA as a kid. TA was an incredible technical feat in 1997. Full 3D units that turn, aim, and fire at enemies, 3D height-mapped terrain, gravity, projectile physics, dynamic shadows, environmental fires. From an RTS standpoint it also has incredible depth, with radar, artillery, ICBMs, active and passive countermeasures, complex patrol paths, bombardment, and...

11 found this helpful, 2026-04-16

Recommended62 hrs played

The grandaddy of large scale combat RTS Total Annihilation is a classic 90s RTS that still holds up well in 2026. It’s one of my favorites, alongside Warzone 2100 (WZ2100 rules, you should try it). If you're searching for an RTS to get lost in for 50 hours before you know it, Total Annihilation is the perfect choice. TA delivers engaging gameplay and a diverse unit roster to keep things interesting. Units range...

9 found this helpful, 2026-01-30