Looking for a lengthy RTS game

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I'm mainly a console gamer. But for six months I will be away from my PS3 and will be gaming with my laptop.

I will be mainly playing Dota 2 but I'm also looking to buy a game that is lengthy and has RTS elements.

I have narrowed my choices to these three:
1. Civilization 5 (Gameplay fun?)
2. Total War Rome 2 (I read there were many bugs? Have they been patched/fixed?)
3. Europa Universalis 4 (I read it has a steep learning curve?)

If you have played any of these, then please post your insights or mini reviews. Or if you have played more than one or just know a lot about said games, then please compare them.

Also, feel free to suggest more games like the ones I mentioned.

Thank you!