Strategy Video Games33
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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Emergency
Strategy 15 August 2023
A real-time strategy game, in which we command police units, fire squads, ambulances and technical services. Unlike the previous games in the series, Emergence is free-to-play and features microtransactions.
Dust Fleet
Strategy 23 August 2023
A space strategy game, in which we play as a fleet commander battling for control over the resource-rich Dust Zone. Dust Fleet features turn-based fleet management and real-time battles.
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
Strategy 24 April 2024
A strategy game with simulation and adventure elements. Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure has the player create automated workshops and explore various locations alongside diligent and hardy Sparks.
Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes
Strategy 07 November 2023
The first major expansion to the 4X turn-based strategy game, Age of Wonders 4. Age of Wonders 4: Empires & Ashes introduces two new story missions, the Reavers culture, a new victory condition and many other features.
Howl
Strategy 14 November 2023
A turn-based fantasy tactical game about a plague turning people into monsters. Howl features a distinctive artstyle and gameplay focused on planning several moves ahead.
Last Train Home: Legion Tales
Strategy 01 February 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.
Godsworn
Strategy 28 March 2024
A classic RTS about the Northern Crusaders, showing the conflict between the Christians and the pagan worshippers from the Baltic mythology. We pick a side and the godly champion, and then we build, recruit the army (mortals or fantasy creatures) and send them to combat.
Hollywood Animal
Strategy 2024
An economic strategy game developed by the creators of This Is the Police. Hollywood Animal has us leading our own film studio - either by-the-book, or through underhanded means.
Metropolis 1998
Strategy 2024 (early access since 2024)
Metropolis 1998 is an economic strategy game, in which we play as a city mayor in the 1990s. The game combines pixel art visuals and isometric camera with extensive simulations of traffic and the citizens' lives.
Old World: Wonders and Dynasties
Strategy 11 January 2024
An expansion to a 2021 turn-based grand strategy game. Old World: Wonders and Dynasties introduces new dynasty leaders, ways to start the game, new wonders, 100 events, 120 historical figures and 21 character traits.
Anomaly Collapse
Strategy 12 April 2024
A tactical turn-based strategy with roguelite elements. Anomaly Collapse has us control a group of 3 anthropomorphic characters, focused on learning more about the supernatural disaster in Epsilon City. The game offers a lot of battles taking place in a single line.
Revival: Recolonization
Strategy 11 April 2024
A 4X type strategy game, with action taking place on Earth thousands of years after the lost war with the machines. Revival: Recolonization forces us to reunite primitive tribes, teach them about the past technologies and then lead them to victory against the robots.
Stellar Settlers
Strategy 11 March 2024
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.
Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence
Strategy 24 June 2024
Second large expansion for the grand strategy game originally released by Paradox Interactive in 2022. Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence offers the new titular mechanic, allowing a group of countries to work towards the same ideological or economical goals.
Steel Division 2: Tribute to Normandy '44
Strategy 09 April 2024
An expansion for the World War 2 strategy game from 2019. Steel Division 2: Tribute to Normandy '44 introduces new content related to the 1944 Normandy campaign, including new divisions for both the Allies and Axis sides, as well as new combat units and heroes.
The Crust
Strategy July 2024 (early access since July 2024)
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.
Of Life and Land
Strategy 02 April 2024
An economic strategy with elements of a life simulator and focus on the natural environment. Of Life and Land has us build a settlement in the wild and we must provide for the inhabitants and take care of both animals and plants. The game was created for solo play only.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished
Strategy 14 March 2024
A sixth expansion for the refreshed version of Age of Empires II. AoE II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished offers 19 new scenarios, as well introduces new leaders, stories and gameplay mechanics. Some of them were inspired by the works of the fans.
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.
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Strategy 09 September 2016
Developed by a small studio Massive Damage, a space strategy with RPG elements. Plot in Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander tells a story about an alien invasion on Earth. To stop the threat, humans go to an ancient space station Halcyon 6 which enables them to discover new technologies and to form alliances with other races which can help them to fend off the invaders.
Empires and Allies
Strategy 08 April 2015
A mobile strategy game with social features. Empires and Allies is a free-to-play title created by Zynga, a company known for a variety of casual games, including FarmVille, Mafia Wars 2, or Hidden Shadows. While playing Empires and Allies you become a commander of an allied army and have to stand against a powerful terrorist organization that managed to take control over almost the entire world. Your first objective is establishing a base of operations.
XO
Strategy October 2024 (early access since 02 December 2019)
A space strategy inspired by the TV Show Battlestar Galactica, The Lost Fleet series of novels by John Hemry, and the video game FTL: Faster Than Light. In a distant future, the player assumes the role of a captain of the last remaining ship from a destroyed armada and hunted by a mysterious enemy. XO is played in real time, but the game offers an option of active pause. In battles the ships' movements are limited to two dimensions, but their behavior is simulated by an advanced physics engine.
Age of Mythology: Tale of the Dragon
Strategy 28 January 2016
A DLC, created by Skybox Labs in cooperation with Forgotten Empires studios, to Age of Mythology: Extended Edition – a remastered version of the classic RTS game from Ensemble Studios. The expansion, named Tale of the Dragon, doesn’t change much in basic game mechanics, which remain the quintessence of real-time strategy with a complex economic aspect.
