The most interesting strategy games this year (3)

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Strategy
Republic of Pirates

Republic of Pirates

PC

Strategy

June 19, 2024

A Polish RTS set during the golden age of piracy, in the Caribbean. Republic of Pirates combines real-time naval combat with city building and diplomacy.

Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

PC

Strategy

September 24, 2024

The third big expansion for the best-selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power focuses on the Byzantium Empire and introduces new ways of ruling the lands, new social advancements and lifestyles for those without any land of their own.

Stronghold: Castles

Stronghold: Castles

Mobile

Strategy

September 4, 2024, Early Access

A free-to-play mobile version of the popular series of strategy games. Stronghold: Castles takes a lot of inspiration from the main series, allowing us to build & expand castles, create production chains, obtain resources, attack other players and defend against sieges.

Rogue Command

Rogue Command

PC

Strategy

November 18, 2024, Early Access

A combination of a classic RTS and a deck-building roguelike. In Rogue Command we build and protect our futuristic base, playing on procedurally generated maps. Our goal is to destroy the enemy's base and we have a different set of cards to use in each game.

Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire

Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire

PC

Strategy

November 21, 2024

An expansion for the popular grand strategy from Paradox Development Studio. Victoria 3: Pivot of Empire focuses on India and the challenges it had to deal with in 19th and early 20th centuries. The DLC allows to recreate the history of this nation or create a new one.

Epic Auto Towers

Epic Auto Towers

PC

Strategy

November 14, 2024, Early Access

A turn-based strategy with tower defense and auto battler elements. Epic Auto Towers allows us to build unique towers based on available cards. We must survive against waves of enemy attacks. Placing the towers correctly can grant us unique functions and improve our defense.

Sumerian Six

Sumerian Six

PC

Strategy

September 2, 2024

A tactical RTS, inspired by the popular Commandos series. Sumerian Six takes us to an alternative version of World War II. We command a group of scientists with extraordinary abilities and powers, defeating Nazis and trying to twart the plans of the Third Reich.

Colonize

Colonize

PC

Strategy

February 15, 2024, Early Access

An economic strategy in which we set off to conquer the 17th century New World. This Polish title developed by CreativeForge Games involves controlling England's first colonists and our main task is to ensuire their survival and the creation of thriving settlements.

Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix

Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix

PC

Strategy

March 7, 2024

The first expansion to the 2023 strategy game. Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix focuses on the titular Vernius house, specializing in secret research on self-learning machines. The new faction offers new units and mechanics, including a Nodal Network.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

PCPlayStationNintendo

Strategy

October 24, 2024

The remake of a popular 2003 turn-based strategy by Koei Tecmo. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake has us playing as the leader of a dynasty, warring against others to unite China under their rule.

Zephon

Zephon

PC

Strategy

November 8, 2024

Zephon is a turn-based 4X strategy in which we lead the survivors of humanity trying to survive in the post-apocalyptic reality of a war-ravaged Earth. We have to develop cities, collect resources, establish diplomatic relations and fight battles.

Chinese Empire

Chinese Empire

PC

Strategy

March 11, 2024

A city builder type strategy game, in which we play as a young Chinese ruler. The goal of Chinese Empire is to turn our settlement into a thriving empire. We do that by erecting buildings, gathering resources, producing goods, and maintaining relations with neighbors.

All Quiet in the Trenches

All Quiet in the Trenches

PC

Strategy

January 17, 2024, Early Access

A turn-based strategy game set during World War I. All Quiet in the Trenches has us leading a squad of troops in combat and during downtime. The game tasks us with staying in the good graces of our soldiers and the command all at once.

City Bus Manager

City Bus Manager

PC

Strategy

June 25, 2024

A combination of a strategy and a simulation game. In City Bus Manager we can run a company that transports passengers across the city. It is our job to design bus lines and to take care of the buses and our employees. We can use real maps of cities all over the world.

Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War

Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War

PCPlayStationXbox

Strategy

November 5, 2024

Fifth expansion for the 4X strategy from 2023. Age of Wonders 4: Ways of War introduces the culture of the Oathsworn strongly tied to combat. Intrigues also play an important role in the add-on - they're story elements on the map which we can use to meet our goals.

Citadelum

Citadelum

PC

Strategy

October 17, 2024

A city builder strategy set in Ancient Rome. In Citadelum our job is to manage one of the Roman cities - we start with a small settlement, hoping to turn it into a metropolis. We must take care of the needs, expand, conquer new territories and even satisfy the deities.

Combat Directive: Napoleonic Wars

Combat Directive: Napoleonic Wars

PC

Strategy

October 3, 2024

A tactical RTS inspired by the classics of the genre. Combat Directive: Napoleonic Wars focuses on the titular conflict and offers six campaigns. The game tries to be authentic - starting with formations & tactics and ending with how the soldiers look on the battlefield.

Settle and Battle: New Empires

Settle and Battle: New Empires

PCMobile

Strategy

December 2, 2024

Planet Coaster 2

Planet Coaster 2

PCPlayStationXbox

Strategy

November 6, 2024

A sequel of the well-received economic strategy from 2016. Planet Coaster 2 allows us to create our own amusement parks, designing the rollercoasters and other attractions, as well as building facilities and taking care of the needs of our guests. We can play solo or in online coop.

Farm Manager World

Farm Manager World

PC

Strategy

April 29, 2024, Early Access

A farming economic sim supporting singleplayer and online co-op. Farm Manager World has us playing as a farmer, expanding a small farm into an agricultural empire.

The Crust

The Crust

PC

Strategy

July 15, 2024, Early Access

An economic strategy which is about colonizing the Moon, as well exploring it and discovering its secrets. The Crust has us take care of the colonists, expand the base and develop new technologies. We can play in the sandbox mode or in campaign mode with different endings.

Memoriapolis

Memoriapolis

PC

Strategy

August 29, 2024, Early Access

A city builder type strategy game. Memoriapolis allows to create an ancient city and then develop it over the course of 2500 years. We need to adjust the city to the needs of its inhabitants, as well as use better technologies offered by the new historical eras.

War Hospital

War Hospital

PCPlayStationXbox

Strategy

January 11, 2024

War Hospital is a strategy game set during WWI. We play as a doctor managing a field hospital, treating patients and maintaining high morale among other medics.

Clash II

Clash II

PC

Strategy

February 15, 2024

Clash II is a Polish strategy game which is a sequel to the 1998 game. It takes the player to a fictional history-inspired world where we stand on the side of one of two factions. It was developed by Prime Bit Games.

Rising Lords

Rising Lords

PCXboxNintendo

Strategy

January 18, 2024

A turn-based strategy with elements of card and board games, in which the player takes on the role of one of the titular lords. Our task is to expand our influence, take care of the economic situation and wage war against enemy forces. Rising Lords has a singleplayer mode, as well as a local and Internet multiplayer mode.

Railroad Corporation 2

Railroad Corporation 2

PC

Strategy

October 21, 2024, Early Access

Railway Corporation 2 is an economic strategy in which we manage a railway company in the 20th century. We have to lay tracks, buy and improve trains, as well as establish and develop towns whose nature will harmonize with the main transport business.

Dream Engines: Nomad Cities

Dream Engines: Nomad Cities

PC

Strategy

May 9, 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.

Surviving the Abyss

Surviving the Abyss

PC

Strategy

November 5, 2024

Surviving the Abyss is a strategy game in which we engage in the expansion of a secret underwater base during the Cold War. The player must construct new sections, conduct research and organize the work of the crew.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition - Valley of the Wolf Campaign

Stronghold: Definitive Edition - Valley of the Wolf Campaign

PC

Strategy

April 30, 2024

Second expansion for the Stronghold: Definitive Edition strategy game. Valley of the Wolf Campaign is the cultimation of the story from the previous DLC and forces us to deal with the evil Lord Wolf. There are seven new story missions and four new castles available.

Stellar Settlers

Stellar Settlers

PC

Strategy

March 11, 2024, Early Access

A city builder type strategy game, in which we create extraterrestrial colonies. Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder allows us to build bases on various planets, as well as create new spaceships using an advanced creator tool inspired by the Kerbal Space Program series.

Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific

Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific

PC

Strategy

July 18, 2024

A highly complex turn-based strategy, allowing to take part in military actions in the Pacific region during World War 2. Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific belongs to a series started in 2002, offering battles taking place on maps with grids of hexagonal fields.

Scramble: Battle of Britain

Scramble: Battle of Britain

PC

Strategy

October 30, 2024, Early Access

A turn-based strategy game set during the Battle of Britain. Scramble: Battle of Britain has us decide upon the movements of our planes, then watch them clash against enemy aircraft.

Railway Empire 2: Journey to the East

Railway Empire 2: Journey to the East

PCPlayStationXbox

Strategy

February 15, 2024

The first expansion for the economic strategy from 2023. In Railway Empire 2: Journey to the East our job is to create a classic rail line all the way to Constantinople. The expansion offers a new 1881-1890 scenario and various new features, including new types of locomotives.

Last Train Home: Legion Tales

Last Train Home: Legion Tales

PC

Strategy

February 1, 2024

The first major, non-standalone expansion to Last Train Home, a 2023 survival RTS. Last Train Home: Legion Tales introduces 10 new missions and optional challenges used to unlock various pre-made squads.

Ark of Charon

Ark of Charon

PC

Strategy

November 7, 2024

An unusual combination of a strategy game and a tower defense title. Ark of Charon is about building a fort on the back of a moving tree. We must ensure that the tree reaches its destination in the post-apocalyptic world, defending it against various threats.

The Ancients

The Ancients

PC

Strategy

June 5, 2024, Early Access

A turn-based 4X strategy in which we take command over a prehistoric tribe and help it develop. The Ancients focuses on taking care of the needs of our community, as well as exploring lands, making technological discoveries and shaping the culture of the tribe.