Strategy Video Games11
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’.
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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).
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.
Halo Wars 2
Strategy 17 February 2017
The continuation of the real-time science fiction strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360 as a spin-off of the FPS franchise Halo. The second installment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which picked up the series after Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly primarily known for the extremely-popular strategy game series Total War. The plot of Halo Wars opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and supplements the original title’s story.
Crown Wars: The Black Prince
Strategy 23 May 2024
A turn-based strategy with RPG elements set during the Hundred Years' War. Crown Wars: The Black Prince has us playing as a glory-seeking noble, who ends up facing a mysterious, evil cult.
Endless Legend
Strategy 18 September 2014
Set in fantasy realities, a 4X turn-based strategy by an independent studio Amplitude known for the space strategy game – Endless Space. The action takes us to Auria, a fantasy world which was once hit by a devastating cataclysm that pushed the civilization into the abyss. In the advent of new signs indicating the return of the apocalypse, we are in control of a small village, take care of supplies, technology development, diplomacy, and military operations.
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.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Strategy 14 September 2012
A strategy set in sci-fi reality telling the story of a lonely ship trying to escape a huge war armada. The flight route is planned in turn-based mode and the fights are played in real time. In addition, we need to manage the crew and improve our unit. An additional attraction is the fact that every time you start a new game, the world is generated randomly.
Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
Strategy 12 November 2002
Another tactical strategy game by Spellbound Interactive, the creators of Desperados. Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood takes place in the medieval England and its story focuses on the most famous outlaw in history and his fight for honor and justice against the local authorities. You lead a party consisting of such characters as Robin Hood himself, Little John, Friar Tuck or the beautiful Maid Marian, and each of them has their own unique abilities.
Blitzkrieg
Strategy 13 May 2003
An extensive real-time strategy in which we take part in the battles of World War II. The creators prepared three campaigns with a total of 21 missions and more than 15 types of units. The game resembles the Sudden Strike series. The production also includes multiplayer mode and map generator.
Dungeons 4
Strategy 09 November 2023
The fourth installment in an RTS series inspired by Dungeon Keeper. Dungeons 4 has us playing as the dark lord, aiming to conquer the fantasy world. The game supports singleplayer and co-op.
Weedcraft Inc
Strategy 11 April 2019
Weedcraft Inc. is an economic strategy set in the modern United States, in which we manufacture and distribute cannabis. While having fun we have to grow plants, manage staff, serve customers and deal with competition and politicians.
Frostpunk 2
Strategy 25 July 2024 (early access since July 2024)
The sequel to a warmly-received economic strategy game by Polish 11 bit studios. Frostpunk 2 is set thirty years after the first game. Once again, we play as the captain of a settlement trying to survive in a frozen world.
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.
Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete
Strategy 15 January 2002
A collector’s edition of the third installment in the turn-based strategy fantasy game series which has been developed at New World Computing since 1995. Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete consists of the vanilla game that came out in March, 1999, as well as its two official expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death (both on separate CDs).
The Guild 2: Renaissance
Strategy 28 July 2010
The third expansion to The Guild 2, developed by the team at 4Head Studios. This time, the action takes place in the titular era of the Renaissance, which has been presented in two new scenarios: The Alps and The Free Republic of the Netherlands.
Tropico 5
Strategy 23 May 2014
The fifth installment in the popular series of economic strategy games developed by studio Haemimont Games, which is responsible for the franchise since the third entry in the series. The game makes the player a leader of a small tropical island, responsible for governing it all the way from the colonial age through modern times and to the near future. Your tasks will be, as usual, to develop the city and take care of its industry and economy.
Call to Arms
Strategy 27 April 2018
A military real-time strategy with action game features, developed by Digitalmindsoft, the studio that created the popular Men of War series together with Best Way. Unlike the aforementioned series, Call to Arms takes place in modern times, giving us access to weaponry used by present armies (e.g. M1 Abrams tank or the Humvee).
The Universim
Strategy 22 January 2024
An unusual real-time strategy game developed by Crytivo Games. We control a small society from a level of a tribe up to the era of great galactic empires. The Universim is based on the typical elements found in grand strategy games. Our duties include leading the society through the next stages of technological growth up to a level that allows us to colonize entire star systems. The game begins on a small planet with a group of tribesmen.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Strategy 20 September 2004
A real-time strategy which takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game was released as a result of cooperation between the publisher THQ and Relic Entertainment, the studio known for Homeworld, among other games. The story of Dawn of War focuses on one of the many conflicts in the world of Warhammer. It focuses on Gabriel Angelos – the leader of Blood Ravens chapter of the Space Marines - who tries to stop an Ork invasion on his planet.
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.
Planet Zoo
Strategy 05 November 2019
An economic strategy in which we take on the role of a zoological park manager. Production is distinguished by realistic animals with their own characteristics and needs described in detail. Frontier Developments is responsible for creating and issuing this title.
Ancestors Legacy
Strategy 22 May 2018
Ancestors Legacy is a complex real-time strategy game developed by the Polish independent studio Destructive Creations. The game takes place in Medieval times and its single player campaign is based on the actual historical events. We can play as one of the four available factions: Slavs, Germanic peoples, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons. In terms of gameplay, Ancestors Legacy focuses on large-scale battles.
Xenonauts 2
Strategy 2024 (early access since 18 July 2023)
A sequel to the turn-based science-fiction strategy game from Goldhawk Interactive, developed as a spiritual successor to the classic tactical game, UFO: Enemy Unknown. The story of Xenonauts 2 is not a direct continuation but an alternative retelling of the events from the previous game, telling of an alien invasion on Earth during the Cold War period. In general, the gameplay remains largely the same and is divided into two parts, namely, base management and combat missions.
