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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’.

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Endless Space
Endless Space

Strategy 04 July 2012

A science-fiction turn-based 4X strategy game and a debut of Amplitude, a studio created by former employees of EA and Ubisoft. The game takes place in the distant future, in a galaxy inhabited by 8 rivaling civilizations. The player assumes the role of one of them and is tasked with leading his faction to domination over the others. The gameplay focuses on exploration of a randomly generated galaxy, developing economy, technology and diplomacy.

PC

Stronghold 3
Stronghold 3

Strategy 25 October 2011

The third installment of a bestselling strategy game series introduced in 2001. After the previous titles which experimented with the game mechanics, the devs at Firefly studios decided to return to the roots. Therefore, the player’s task is the development of a medieval village, along with the titular stronghold and the system of fortifications which ensure the safety of its residents. Following the formula of the previous game, the gameplay was divided into military and economic parts.

PC

Gord
Gord

Strategy 17 August 2023

Gord is a singleplayer cross of an adventure and strategy game, featuring base management, inspired by Slavic folklore. It was developed by a Polish studio Covenant.dev.

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Mad Games Tycoon 2
Mad Games Tycoon 2

Strategy 31 May 2023

Mad Games Tycoon 2 is the second part of the strategic series, in which we are the head of the development team responsible for game and console production. The game was developed by independent studio Eggcode.

PC

Surviving the Abyss
Surviving the Abyss

Strategy 05 November 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.

PC

Age of Respair
Age of Respair

Strategy 2025

An RTS set during the Middle Ages, focused on building castles and fortifications. Age of Respair was inspired by the Stronghold series. We must expand our kingdom, take care of subjects, but also build an army to protect our lands and to ultimately siege other castles.

PC

Phoenix Point
Phoenix Point

Strategy 03 December 2019

A strategy game set in a unique sci-fi universe, developed by American studio Snapshot Games. Inspired by horror movies and the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the story of Phoenix Point takes place in 2046, when an ancient virus is relentlessly attacking all life forms, transforming them into mutated monsters. Mechanics-wise, the game is based on the X-COM series. You take control of the last bastion of humanity, caring about its development and safety.

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StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops
StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops

Strategy 29 March 2016

An official collection of DLCs to the StarCraft II trilogy, launched in 2010 and developed by the creators of the original franchise, legendary studio Blizzard Entertainment. The new missions are set after the events of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, when Terrans try to rebuild their Empire, battered after many wars. The story focuses on an agent of the Ghosts squad named November ‘Nova’ Terra, a character known from previous installments.

PC

Urban Empire
Urban Empire

Strategy 20 January 2017

An economy simulator focused on managing a city throughout two centuries, starting in 1820. It was developed by Fragment Productions, the creators of the Rescue series. In Urban Empire, we control an entire family from which the subsequent mayors of the city originate, and our tasks include developing the infrastructure and new districts, driving the economic growth, and ensuring our citizens’ satisfaction.

PC

Kingdom Rush Vengeance
Kingdom Rush Vengeance

Strategy 22 November 2018

The fourth entry in the series of tower defense strategy games Kingdom Rush. The players are taken to a fantasy realm filled with magic, monsters, and knights. This time the main protagonists are the dark armies of the powerful Vez’nan who seeks vengeance for the humiliating defeats of the past.

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Farm Manager 2022
Farm Manager 2022

Strategy 06 May 2021

The next part of the cycle of economic strategies from the Polish Cleversan studio, allowing to run a farm. So we cultivate the soil and breed animals using agricultural machinery and employing workers.

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Crown Wars: The Black Prince
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.

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Total Tank Simulator II
Total Tank Simulator II

Strategy 2026

The second installment in a series of WW2 RTS/action games by Noobz from Poland. Total Tank Simulator II tasks us with commanding our units and directly participating in battle.

PC

The Constructors
The Constructors

Strategy 2025

A Polish economic strategy with simulation elements, in which we play as a real estate developer. The Constructors tasks us with creating new properties, taking care of our finances, negotiating with protesters and dealing with competition.

PC

Viking City Builder
Viking City Builder

Strategy April 2025

An economic game with RTS elements, set in the times of viking raids on Europe. Viking City Builder allows the player to expand their settlement, raid other villages and explore surrounding lands in search of resources.

PC

Emergency 2012
Emergency 2012

Strategy 29 October 2010

The next part of the catastrophic tactical strategy game, produced by Quadriga Games studio. Again, we play the role of the head of the rescue services, which are supposed to organize the place of each accident, and first of all to help the injured. This time the plot refers to global catastrophes that are the premises of the end of the world. We can control more units, graphics have improved, and solo gameplay is complemented by a multiplayer mode.

PC

Prison Architect
Prison Architect

Strategy 06 October 2015

An economic real-time strategy game created by British indie developer Introversion Software. Prison Architect lets you play as a headmaster of a penal facility. Your duties include designing a high-security prison, managing its budged, and providing for the needs of inmates. The authors saw to it that each prisoner had his individual personality and corresponding criminal inclinations.

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Pharaoh Expansion: Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile
Pharaoh Expansion: Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile

Strategy 28 July 2000

An official expansion for the Pharaoh game, a cult economic strategy by Impressions Games and Sierra Entertainment, once again set in the ancient Egypt. This time, as the title Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile implies, the expansion takes place in a slightly later period, during the rule of Queen Cleopatra, the most famous woman in the history of Egypt.

PC

American Conquest
American Conquest

Strategy 07 February 2003

A real-time strategy game that takes us back to the time when the first Europeans reached the American continent and started a great colonization of newly discovered lands. We are engaged in both economic and scientific development, as well as waging wars in which we can play gigantic battles with a maximum of 16,000 units.

PC

Battlestations: Midway
Battlestations: Midway

Strategy 31 January 2007

A combination of naval simulation and real-time strategy that addresses the theme of naval battles during World War II. Thanks to this title players can see how much the war on the sea has changed over the years of World War II.

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The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Strategy 23 March 2010

The seventh installment in one of the most popular economy simulation strategy game series invariably developed by Blue Byte Software since 1993. The latest entry in the franchise combines well-proven gameplay mechanics with a number of completely new solutions. The story campaign offers a relatively large amount of freedom, allowing the players to choose their own path to success.

PC

Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades

Strategy 26 January 2024

The second installment in a series of RTS games originating from 2006. Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades lets us develop and equip our troops and features changing weather conditions affecting the battlefield.

PC

Tlatoani
Tlatoani

Strategy 31 October 2024

A city builder set in the times of the Aztec Empire. Tlatoani was inspired by Banished and Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile. We play as the local ruler, trying to expand the starting village into an empire. We must focus primarily on the needs of our residents.

PC

Tower Factory
Tower Factory

Strategy 07 November 2024

A tower defence strategy with procedurally generated levels and an isometric view. Our job in Tower Factory is to optimize resource production using conveyors, place the turrets to defeat incoming waves of enemies, and locate & destroy the enemy castle.

PC