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Strategy games. Victory depends here on player’s strategy and tactics. Main task is to control resources (e.g. troops, civil workers) in order to defeat an enemy or achieve some other goal. The gameplay can be turn-based or in real time (RTS). Specific types of strategy games are economic games and so called ‘tycoons’. more

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Emperor: Battle for Dune
Emperor: Battle for Dune

Strategy 12 June 2001

Westwood's third real-time strategy based on Diuna, Frank Herbert's famous novel. The action takes place after the death of Emperor Fredrick IV. The player takes on the role of one of the three nations, which fight for a unique raw material and absolute power over all other creatures. Great three-dimensional graphics, new units and the ability to play online with other players make this production a must for all Diuny fans.

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Strategy 03 July 2002

Third part of a classic real-time strategy series set in fantasy world started in 1994 by Blizzard studio. It takes us once again to the land of Azeroth known from previous games, where forces of humans, orcs, and night elves face invasion of undead known as Plague. Gameplay features mechanics typical of the series, but there are still some novelties. The most important is the introduction of heroes for every race, who gain experience and new special abilities that help us during battles.

Total Annihilation
Total Annihilation

Strategy 12 September 1997

Total Annihilation is a real-time strategy (RTS) in science fiction climates created by Chris Taylor and Cavedog Entertainment's development team. The plot of the game depicts a galactic conflict between the two factions, Core and Arm, which has lasted for thousands of years and led to the collapse of both civilizations. The player takes control of the survivors of the army of one side, trying to recreate the former military potential and eventually tip the scales of victory.

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

Strategy 27 April 2001

Developed by Spellbound Entertainment, the game is a tactical strategy western-style game based on the mechanics of the popular Commandos series. The action of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive takes place in the Wild West and during the game we control a team led by gunslinger John Cooper and consisting of six cowboys with different skills. In the team there are: a simple bandit, an expert in explosives, a barber who can heal minor wounds, a poker player and an experienced gambler.

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

Strategy 09 May 2006

Sequel a successful strategy game, which raised the subject of the development of our civilization. This time, however, the authors of Rise of Nations decided to break with the reality we know and create a strategy set in a world where magic and technique are mixed together.

Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome
Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome

Strategy 20 June 2006

Imperivium III: The Great Battles of Rome is a real-time strategy enriched with RPG elements, focusing on the theme of ancient Rome. The creators of the game are the authors of the third and fourth part of the popular series of economic strategies Tropico.

Eador. Masters of the Broken World
Eador. Masters of the Broken World

Strategy 19 April 2013

A fantasy turn-based strategy game inspired by such series as Heroes of Might & Magic and Disciples. Eador: Masters of the Broken World takes place in the titular world which has fallen apart into numerous pieces scattered across the whole galaxy. Each piece is ruled by a different ruler. The player assumes the role of one of such rulers, embarking on a quest to defeat the rivals and unite all the lands.

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Danse Macabre Adventure Pack
Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Danse Macabre Adventure Pack

Strategy 27 September 2012

The second official expansion to 2011 game Might and Magic: Heroes VI developed by Limbic Entertainment. The storyline of the expansion titled Danse Macabre revolves around the character of Sandro the Great Lich (a necromancer known from one of the expansions to Heroes of Might and Magic III), who has returned and seeks vengeance on the land of Ashan and its Dragon Gods.

60 Seconds!
60 Seconds!

Strategy 25 May 2015

A post-apocalyptic survival strategy game with RPG elements, created by Polish developer Robot Gentleman Studios. You play as the head of a typical American family, who has to provide for his loved ones in the face of an incoming nuclear war. The game starts 60 seconds before the first explosion, giving you one minute to get to a shelter while grabbing the most essential provisions on the way.

Total War: Rome II - Caesar in Gaul
Total War: Rome II - Caesar in Gaul

Strategy 17 December 2013

The first of the planned expansion packs for a strategy game developed by Creative Assembly. The expansion is set in the years 58-51 BC and focuses on the titular figure's fight against Gallic tribes. Shortening the time period encompassed by the game resulted in a change to the turn system - instead of 12 months, one turn lasts here 2 weeks. Consequently, seasonal division returns, randomly affecting the course of the playthrough.

Grey Goo
Grey Goo

Strategy 23 January 2015

A classic science-fiction real-time strategy game inspired by the golden age of RTS and titles from the 90s. It was developed by Petroglyph Games, a studio established by the creators of the cult Command & Conquer series, as well as Star Wars: Empire at War, among other titles. The story takes place in the distant future on one of the human colonies called Ecosystem Nine.

Blitzkrieg 2
Blitzkrieg 2

Strategy 23 September 2005

Sequel, a popular real-time strategy (RTS), whose market debut took place in May 2003. The action of the program takes the player to the frontline of World War II, where as the commander of the army of one of the four fighting factions (to choose from: Germany, Great Britain, the USSR and the United States) he must lead his subordinate troops to victory.

Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots

Strategy 27 April 2004

Full extension of the Real Time Strategy (RTS), entitled 'A strategy for the future'. Rise of Nations. Big Huge Games development team headed by Brian Reynolds (designer of the second part of Civilization or Alpha Centauri) is responsible for the development of the add-on.

Two Point Hospital
Two Point Hospital

Strategy 30 August 2018

An economic strategy game with simulation features. The players assume control of a clinic and are tasked with helping the ones that need it, and with expanding their hospital business. Two Point Hospital was developed by Two Point Studios founded by the creators of the cult classic Theme Hospital.

Industrial Annihilation
Industrial Annihilation

Strategy June 2024 (early access since 30 June 2024)

An RTS combining factory construction with commanding units on the battlefield. Industrial Annihilation is a sci-fi game, in which two factions, Machina and Chaos, fight over control of the galaxy. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer.

Dream Engines: Nomad Cities
Dream Engines: Nomad Cities

Strategy 09 May 2024

City builder strategy game with action game elements. Dream Engines: Nomad Cities gives us a flying city at our disposal, which we must constantly expand and fortify, and if necessary - move to more and more convenient locations.

The Movies
The Movies

Strategy 08 November 2005

The Movies is an economic strategy produced by the Lionhead Studios development team. The action of the game was set in the period of the so-called "golden years" of Hollywood, and the player plays the role of a debuting film producer, whose duties include hiring actors, searching for scripts and providing financial support. The creators carefully recreated the history of cinematography.

R.U.S.E.
R.U.S.E.

Strategy 07 September 2010

Real-time strategy taking place in the realities of the Second World War. The product focuses primarily on large-scale battles and the use of various insidious techniques.

Empire Earth III
Empire Earth III

Strategy 06 November 2007

Empire Earth III is another part of the popular real-time strategy series. The production was developed by Mad Doc Software, which has also had its previous release. This is still an RTS game, but it is much more dynamic than the rest of the series.

Supreme Commander
Supreme Commander

Strategy 16 February 2007

Supreme Commander is a real-time strategy prepared by Gas Powered Games studio. From the point of view of a fan of the genre, however, more important is the information that behind the game's production stands Chris Taylor - a man who once gained huge popularity with the program called Total Annihilation.

Heroes of Might and Magic IV
Heroes of Might and Magic IV

Strategy 29 March 2002

The fourth installment in a best-selling series of strategy games initiated in 1995 by New World Computing. The game is set in Jadame - a fantasy world the players can associate with Might & Magic VIII. Six factions were included here and each of those has their own towns, different units and technologies. Each of them also has a dedicated school of magic and can hire characters belonging to one race only (Strongholds are the only exception).

Empire Earth II
Empire Earth II

Strategy 28 April 2005

The second installment in a popular series of real-time strategy games. The player assumes control of one of fourteen civilizations, leading it from the Stone Age and up to the era of space travel. Our goal involves developing new technologies, creating military units, and leading them in combat in order to defeat our opponents.

Park Beyond
Park Beyond

Strategy 16 June 2023

An economic strategy game, letting players create wacky, outlandish theme parks with no need to worry about trivial matters like gravity. Park Beyond was developed by Limbic Entertainment, tasking players with constructing the amusement park of their wildest dreams.

Field of Glory: Kingdoms
Field of Glory: Kingdoms

Strategy 04 June 2024

Turn-based strategy game that takes us on a journey to the Middle Ages and lets us lead a chosen faction towards a bright (or quite the opposite) future. Field of Glory: Kingdoms allows you to play solo or in multiplayer via PBEM.