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Jon Shafer's At the Gates
Strategy 23 January 2019
A turn-based strategy game developed by Conifer Games under the lead of Jon Shaker - one of the lead developers of Sid Meier’s Civilization V. In At the Gates, the action takes place in the latter part of Roman Empire domination over Europe, and players assume control of a small barbaric tribe trying to take advantage of the fading Roman power to dominate the Old Continent. One starts the game with limited resources and has to explore uninviting lands and gather resources.
Worlds of Magic
Strategy 19 March 2015
A 4X strategy game set in a fantasy universe and produced by the Polish studio Wastelands Interactive. The production was inspired by the cult game Master of Magic from 1994, and the authors designed it as its spiritual successor. The game takes place in a multi-dimensional, procedurally generated universe, where the fierce struggle for dominance requires the use of magic and sword. The gameplay focuses on four classic aspects: exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination.
Civilization II: Test of Time
Strategy 05 August 1999
An expanded edition of the cult turn-based strategy game by Sid Meier. Civilization II: Test of Time offers new worlds and a number of enhancements. The gameplay remains nearly unchanged in comparison with the vanilla version. Our task is still to forge the most powerful of civilizations, which we can achieve by conquest, economic development, diplomacy as well as trade and science.
Master of Orion III
Strategy 25 February 2003
Master of Orion III is the third part of the highly popular series of turn-based strategies in the climates of the opera house. The action of the game has been set in the distant future. The player takes control of one of the galactic civilizations, and his task is to develop and expand into the Universe. Developers from the Quicksilver Software studio have anticipated the possibility of solo or multiplayer gameplay via LAN or the Internet.
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Strategy 13 June 2008
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution was created specifically for consoles, though the game belongs to one of the most popular strategy game franchises aimed at PC players. The series made its debut in early 1990s, as initiated by a company known as MicroProse; the Civilization series have been developed by Sid Meier's Firaxis Games nowadays.
Sid Meier's Civilization
Strategy 21 April 1991
The first installment of the cult economy simulation strategy game series that lets us lead the development of a chosen civilization through millennia. In Sid Meier's Civilization, we start out in 4000 BC and guide our nation to the futuristic times of space colonization. The player can choose the path of peaceful development, concentrating their efforts on science and culture, or focus on military conquest — both ways can lead a skillful leader to domination over competing nations.
Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles
Strategy 16 October 2006
A set of four installments belonging to the classic Civilization franchise under the name of which the Sid Meier's strategy game series was developed, along with their various expansion packs.
Pax Nova
Strategy 28 April 2020
A turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Grey Wolf Entertainment. The players take control of one of the fifteen factions within three races and gradually increase their sphere of influence through conquest or diplomacy.
Endless Space 2: Penumbra
Strategy 24 January 2019
Third big add-on to the Endless Space 2. In Penumbra, developers from Amplitude Studios introduce a new faction (Dark Choir, whose design was created by the game community). We also get hacking mechanics and powerful technology - invisibility modules.
Endless Legend: Symbiosis
Strategy 24 January 2019
Sixth large DLC to the popular turn-based strategy of 2014. In Endless Legend: Symbiosis, developers from Amplitude Studios are handing over to us a new playable faction called Mikara; its representatives are unable to occupy new territories, instead shaping their economy based on the so-called hypertrophy and the title symbiosis.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm
Strategy 14 February 2019
The second big expansion to Sid Meier's Civilization VI. The Gathering Storm add-on enriches the production with a number of aspects related to climate and geology. In addition, resources and topography or the opportunity to speak at the World Congress play an important role here. Despite that, there are new scenarios and a number of minor improvements and novelties.
Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
Strategy 08 February 2018
An expansion for the sixth installment of the legendary strategy game series Sid Meier's Civilization, in which you lead your empire through thousands of years.
Sorcerer King: Rivals
Strategy 15 September 2016
A stand-alone expansion to Sorcerer King, a turn-based 4x strategy. Similarly to the basic version, the expansion was created by Stardock Corporation. This time, the players assume the role of a mortal ruler whose goal is to achieve immortality. Sorcerer King: Rivals introduces two new factions (King Bazzar’s dwarves, and necromancers, led by Archmage Velemor), each with their own technologies, spells, and troops.
AI War II
Strategy 22 October 2019
Developed by Arcen Games, AI War II is a science-fiction RTS game and a fully-fledged continuation of the studio’s 2009 debut project. AI War II picks up the story 355 years after the events from the previous installment. In the game, a player yet again takes command of the human army that during the past centuries has been preparing for war against the Artificial Intelligence faction.
StarDrive 2: Sector Zero
Strategy 08 March 2016
The first major expansion for StarDrive 2, a space 4X strategy game by Zero Sum Games. Sector Zero brings, first and foremost, larger galaxies (up to 4 times bigger), new missions, technologies, and racial traits, as well as two additional victory conditions based on scientific and historical approach. The gameplay itself does not deviate significantly from what we have seen in the original. The developers introduced two new mechanics, though.
Planar Conquest
Strategy 02 February 2016
A 4X strategy game by the Polish developer, Wastelands Interactive, created as an improved version of their 2015's game, World of Magic. Planar Conquest is set in a typical fantasy universe inhabited by various races. However, the story is marginal and the game is focused on a never-ending struggle for dominance, waged using sword and magic. Gameplay mechanics draw inspiration from Master of Magic, the cult strategy game by Micropose.
Shadow Empire
Strategy 04 June 2020
Shadow Empire is a strategy game belonging to the 4X subgenre, which is set in a universe combining elements of science fiction and postapo. The player is involved in building an interplanetary empire. The game was developed by VR Designs studio.
Alliance of the Sacred Suns
Strategy 2024
Strategy game with RPG elements inspired by the Crusader Kings and Master of Orion series. In Alliance of the Sacred Suns we take on the role of an emperor of an intergalactic empire, which is about to fall as a result of internal disputes and an attack of an alien race Xyl.
Imperiums: Greek Wars
Strategy 30 July 2020
A strategy game with an action set in ancient Greece, beginning when Philip II of Macedon took the throne. Imperiums: Greek Wars offers typical 4X turn-based gameplay and mixes historical realities with mythological elements.
Myriads: Renaissance
Strategy 01 June 2023
Myriads: Renaissance is a turn-based strategy game that brings to mind the Civilization series. It takes us to the world in which mankind fights for survival on the islands floating in the air.
Punk Wars
Strategy 11 November 2021
Punk Wars is a 4X strategy game in which we can control one of several different factions in a universe that combines a number of different concepts into one coherent whole. The game was developed by the Polish company Strategy Forge.
Thea 2: The Shattering
Strategy 13 May 2019
Thea 2: The Shattering is a sequel to the 4X strategy with RPG and card game elements developed by MuHa Games. Thea 2 takes us to the same fantasy land as the previous game, where we will find many inspirations from the Slavic mythology. We play as one of the gods who, with the help of his or her chosen heroes, tries to survive in the land of Thea. In terms of gameplay, Thea 2 is an evolution of the mechanics from the first game in the series.
Stellaris: Nemesis
Strategy 15 April 2021
The ninth expansion to the space strategy game. Stellaris: Nemesis introduces espionage and adds variety to the final stage of the game, allowing players to either face a massive crisis or threaten the entire galaxy themselves.
Stellaris: Overlord
Strategy 12 May 2022
Overlord is an expansion pack for the space strategy game Stellaris. DLC introduces new options for managing galactic power, focusing on the relationship between the rulers of great empires and their vassals.