Blood & Magic

From the people who brought you Dungeons & Dragons, here's Blood & Magic (1996), the RTS that nobody remembers but definitely deserves a second glance. You summon golems from magical “blood forges” because apparently swords and fireballs weren’t metal enough. The gameplay is surprisingly chill for something with “Blood” in the title—you gather mana, create units, and unleash mayhem in tidy, strategic doses. It’s like Warcraft’s introverted cousin: smart, slow-paced, and a little awkward with its spellcasting interface. But if you're into resource management with a fantasy twist and enjoy shouting "Why won't you build faster?!" at your monitor, you're home.