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Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise
Strategy 14 January 2014
The first major DLC for Europa Universalis IV for {PLAT}, the game that came out in mid-2013. The expansion entitled Conquest of Paradise is focused on the conquest of the so-called New World, and in the game we mostly explore both Americas, although we might as well lead their native inhabitants.
Ever, Jane
RPG canceled
An independent MMORPG that takes us to the world of upper classes as seen in novels by Jane Austen. The players enter the world of the upper crust in a quest to build a social standing and find their place in a unique society. In opposition to other MMORPGs, the heroes are described by a number of unusual statistics, such as happiness, duty, or status.
Battle Cry of Freedom
Action 01 March 2022
Battle Cry of Freedom is an action multiplayer game developed by the Flying Squirrel Entertainment team. It allows us to take part in the most famous clashes during the American Civil War. More than 500 players can clash in online battles at the same time.
Meriwether: An American Epic
RPG canceled
Meriwether: An American Epic is an RPG that allows you to experience the famous expedition of Lewis and Clark, organized in the early nineteenth century to discover the western territories of North America. The game is about exploring, mapping and establishing relations with the Indians. Survival elements also play an important role.
Jerusalem: The Holy City
Adventure 01 June 2002
The second part of the trilogy about the adventures of young Scottish traveler Adrian Blake. This time we move to the city of Jerusalem in 1552, where we must save our chosen heart, Sofia.
Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
Action 17 November 2009
Assassin's Creed II: Discovery is an action-packed game created with the technical capabilities of the Nintendo DS side-scroll console in mind, referring to the story of Assassin's Creed II. The player directs a member of the assassin guild, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who travels through Renaissance Europe trying to free his compatriots from the hands of the Spanish Inquisition. The title was produced by Griptonite Games studio.
Assassin's Creed II: Bonfire of the Vanities
Action 18 February 2010
Second addition to Assassin's Creed II. We visit the southern district of Florence, which is not available in its basic version. The plot of the extension focuses on the title Pile of Void, an incident from 1497 during which the followers of the Dominican Girolamo Savanaroli burned thousands of objects on the pile which, according to the clergyman's sermons, could lead to sin.
Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943
Strategy 01 May 2017
A strategy game developed by Graviteam, a developer known from numerous games offering a believable tank warfare experience. The action takes place between 1942 and 1943 during the Tunisian Campaign which was an Allied attempt to defeat Axis forces stationed in North Africa.
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
Action 29 March 2017
A mobile installment in the popular series of action games. The action of the series takes place in Middle Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Era. The player can select from 48 warriors inspired by historical characters and face hordes of enemies in various battles. Despite the fact that the combat system is purely arcade, the characters have unique weapons and special attacks. The title also includes simple strategy features like army development and promotion of generals.
Predynastic Egypt
Strategy 10 October 2016
A turn-based strategy game developed by independent studio Clarus Victoria. The title takes place in the ancient Egypt. The player controls one of the tribes that live there and is tasked with securing its growth. The general goal is to transform the tribe into the ancient empire known from the history books. Predynastic Egypt is a turn-based game, in which the action takes place on a two-dimensional map.
Marble Age
Strategy 17 December 2014
A turn-based strategy game set in ancient Greece. You play as a leader of a tribe, who has to turn the village they founded into a prosperous city-state. The gameplay spans 4000 years (from 3000 BC to 1000 AD), during which you participate in over 100 historical events, such as the Persian invasion or Alexander the Great's conquests.
Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
Strategy 14 June 2017
One of the many DLC packs for the fourth installment in the history-based strategy games series from Paradox Interactive, Europa Universalis. The expansion entitled Third Rome is the first of the so-called Immersion Packs, which focus on expanding specific options in individual regions of the world. In this case we are dealing with Russia, the eponymous Third Rome, a spiritual successor to Byzantine Empire.
Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon
Strategy 16 November 2017
Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon is an expansion to the popular 2012 historical strategy game developed by Paradox Development. In order to work, this add-on requires the base game. Jade Dragon implements China into the game – albeit as an unplayable faction; however, it serves as an outside empire, which indirectly affects the turn of events, especially within India and Transoxiana.
Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
Strategy 16 November 2017
Another one of the numerous expansions to the popular turn-based strategy game Europa Universalis IV developed by Paradox Development Studio. Cradle of Civilization focuses on expanding features related to the Middle East and Muslim empires.
Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
Strategy 19 May 2016
A turn-based strategy with a strong emphasis on battles and tactics taking place in the 16th century Far East. Players take control of the large, diverse armies of different Asian countries and clash with the AI or others. Historical campaigns focus primarily on two events - the Sengoku period and the Japanese invasion of Korea.
Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
Strategy 11 October 2016
An add-on for Europa Universalis IV, created by Paradox Interactive studio. The expansion requires the base game to be installed. The core of the gameplay hasn't changed, but a lot of new features, tweaks and new functions have been included. Novelties include Great Power mechanics – a special functionality, that gives access to new influence mechanics once you choose one of the great nations.
Dark Years
Adventure 17 October 2015
An action-adventure game developed by RSK Entertainment, based on authentic events from Iran’s history. The plot of Dark Years takes us to 1950s, where, as a result of a secret pact between Great Britain and USA, a democratically chosen government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh is overthrown, resulting in a serious political crisis as well as destabilization and violence among local communities.
Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum
Strategy 05 April 2016
Another major DLC for Europa Universalis IV, which is still being supported by Paradox Interactive despite the fact that it has been three years since the vanilla game’s release. Just like the title suggests, Mare Nostrum (Our Sea, as the Romans used to call the Mediterranean Sea) is focused primarily on developing and enhancing sea trade and naval battles. The biggest novelty is the introduction of sailors who influence our fleets’ strength and are necessary to build and repair our ships.
Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
Strategy 25 August 2016
The 12th expansion for 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings II. In The Reaper’s Due, the developers focused on historical epidemics such as the Black Death which was the plague that gathered a bloody harvest in 13th century Europe. Therefore, the add-on introduces several new mechanics. The most important ones are obviously diseases that spread throughout the map of the continent.
The Great Whale Road
RPG 31 March 2017
A strategy role-playing game set in the early Middle Ages, and the first production by Sunburned Games. The game takes place in the 7th century Europe, and there is a large focus on historical accuracy and the plot, divided into campaign for each of the playable nations (e.g. the Danish, the Franks, the Picts and the Anglo-Saxons).
Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
Strategy 15 December 2016
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II.
Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics
Strategy 07 March 2017
A DLC for Crusader Kings II, developed by Paradox Interactive – a studio known from many successful strategy games, including Stellaris or Hearts of Iron IV. The add-on focuses on religious organizations, including public ones, as well as secret cults that hide from the rest of the society. As the time goes, certain groups can rise to prominence, achieving more influence.
Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
Strategy 06 April 2017
One among many DLCs for 2013 Europa Universalis IV by Paradox Interactive. Mandate of Heaven is focused on East Asia, especially on the Chinese Ming dynasty, Japan, and Manchurian tribes. Playing these factions, we can count on significantly more interesting experiences that are rich in detail, options, and unique events that are absent in the core game. The expansion introduces 50-year periods of prosperity and top power that can be achieved by meeting specific requirements.
New World Empires
Strategy 15 June 2016
Developed by Bytro Labs, New World Empires in an browser MMO game featuring a free-to-play model. In the game the players have to build their own Empires from the scratch, starting with a small country under their rule and a certain amount of money to spend in order to develop their realms. The gameplay builds on four main aspects – economy, exploration, research, and military.