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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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Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch - Enhanced Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch - Enhanced Edition

Strategy 16 July 2015

A turn-based strategy game set in a science-fiction world and based on a 2010 RPG set in the universe of the popular battle system created by Games Workshop. Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch - Enhanced Edition was created by Rodeo Games - a studio popular for Warhammer Quest and the Hunters series (similar in terms of genre).

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Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords

Strategy 14 July 2015

The ninth expansion for Crusader Kings II, a strategy game by Paradox Interactive. Similarly to the vanilla version, Horse Lords is set in the Middle Ages. This time around, it focuses on two nomadic tribes that had a major influence on the shape of the contemporary world: Mongols and Tatars. Contrary to the previously available nations, they require a lot of space and have to stay in motion.

PC

The Red Solstice
The Red Solstice

Strategy 09 July 2015

A tactical strategy with RPG elements taking place in a science-fiction universe. The Red Solstice is oriented mainly towards multiplayer cooperation matches. The game is inspired by classics such as StarCraft, X-COM, or Warhammer 40,000, and was developed by independent Croatian studio Ironward. The action of the game takes place in the distant future, where Earth's population was decimated as a result of a deadly virus, and Mars became a home for the remnants of humanity.

PC

Rumble City
Rumble City

Strategy 07 July 2015

A mobile strategy game based on the free-to-play business model, developed by the creators of the Just Cause series. Rumble City takes place in the United States of 60s and tells the story of a motorcycle gang war over the control of the Los Poderosos city. The player acts as the leader of one of those groups, and their task is to rebuild the gang and eliminate the competition. However, game takes this well-known Hollywood trope with a grain of salt.

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Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault

Strategy 02 July 2015

An economic strategy game taking place in a post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has locked itself in fortified cities - the only way of surviving the attacks of alien monsters. The game was developed by Acquire, a Japanese studio known from Way of the Samurai, Tenchu, and Shinobido. In Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault, the player takes control of his own city, and fights against continuous waves of huge monsters. The cities are composed of a few districts that can be rotated 360 degrees.

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Legends of Eisenwald
Legends of Eisenwald

Strategy 02 July 2015

Legends of Eisenwald is a turn-based strategy game with cRPG elements. The game was created by indie studio Aterdux Entertainment and it's a more developed version of their previous project, Discord Times. Legends of Eisenwald is set in a world combining both the medieval reality and legends. The story focuses on typical human motivations such as greed, lust for power, or desire for revenge. The gameplay centers mostly on exploring locations, gathering treasures, and fighting battles.

PC

Lethis: Path of Progress
Lethis: Path of Progress

Strategy 25 June 2015

A city-builder developed by Triskell Interactive. The player assumes the role of the mayor of a promising town in the world of Lethis – a steampunk universe with a dose of fantasy elements. Our job is to lead the settlement to become a successful and thriving city. To do that, we need to have access to certain resources and able workers – both these elements unlock access to new buildings and technologies.

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Total War: Attila - The Last Roman
Total War: Attila - The Last Roman

Strategy 25 June 2015

An expansion pack for Total War: Atilla - another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly. The Last Roman expansion introduces an extensive, story-driven campaign that begins in 533 AD, that is, with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which created room for many barbarian kingdoms. It is also when the emperor Justinian decides to make a last-ditch effort to resurrect the fallen legend and sends the titular Last Roman to fight for him.

PC

Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter

Strategy 15 June 2015

A mobile spin-off to the post-apocalyptic Fallout franchise, accompanying the fourth major installment. In contrast to the main-stream Fallout games this one is a simulation strategy, in which you take on a role of a vault overseer and have to look after its inhabitants. The game has you expand the vault by new rooms, including living quarters, and public facilities, to provide for all needs of your dwellers.

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Star Trek: Alien Domain
Star Trek: Alien Domain

Strategy 11 June 2015

Another browser MMO game adaptation of the cult Star Trek TV series universe. The title was based on the newest canon of the series, although it features a completely new story. The plot takes place in a mysterious region of the universe called Fluidic Space, where the members of United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire again fight for influence. The players choose one of the factions and establish colonies, gather resources, develop their fleets, and conduct research.

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Scourge of War: Waterloo
Scourge of War: Waterloo

Strategy 09 June 2015

The second installment of the highly-rated series of tactical real time strategy games, developed by an independent developer NorbSoftDev. Scourge of War: Waterloo takes us to 1815 to take part in one of the greatest clashes in history, in which Napoleon’s army was crushed by the forces of Seventh Coalition, spearheaded by English and Prussian forces.

PC

Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense
Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense

Strategy 09 June 2015

The sixth major DLC for the 2013’s Europa Universalis IV, a part of the grand strategy game series developed since 2001 by Paradox Interactive. The biggest novelty of Europa Universalis IV: Common Sense is the new province development system that limits provinces’ expansion based on their size and the so-called development level. By spending the monarch points, we can also expand individual buildings, making them more effective, and increase the income from our provinces.

PC

The Ember Conflict
The Ember Conflict

Strategy 04 June 2015

A mobile real-time strategy game and the first production by Substantial Games. The Ember Conflict is set in a fantasy land, but unlike many similar games, it does not feature a story campaign, focusing entirely on multiplayer battles (one-on-one and two-on-two). The battles are short, up to several minutes long. The controls in The Ember Conflict are gesture-based, and you lead your troops by drawing lines on the screen.

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Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy

Strategy 04 June 2015

A science-fiction strategy game and a continuation to Star Hammer Tactics. The Vanguard Prophecy is set in the 22nd century, when humanity ultimately left the dying Earth in search of a new home in space. However, after reaching the planet Novus, it turns out that fighting will be necessary to settle in this new home. The game offers an extensive campaign comprised of 60 story missions. Apart from the campaign, a single player skirmish mode was included.

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Super Exploding Zoo
Super Exploding Zoo

Strategy 02 June 2015

An independent two-dimensional arcade logic game developed by the authors of Frobisher Says! and Hohokum. Super Exploding Zoo takes place in a zoological garden that sees the invasion of insect-like aliens. The players take control of the zoo inhabitants that attempt to stave off the invasion and defend the eggs that can hatch young animals.

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Massive Chalice
Massive Chalice

Strategy 01 June 2015

A fantasy strategy game with role-playing elements by Double Fine, known from e.g. Psychonauts, Broken Age or Costume Quest. You play as an immortal ruler, whose lands are being threatened by a demonic army. The gameplay is divided into two parts. In the strategy mode, you manage your kingdom, develop new technologies and make important decisions, which affect the game's plot. In the tactical mode, you participate in battles, in which your kingdom's greatest heroes fight dangerous demons.

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Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

Strategy 29 May 2015

The third installment in a popular series of post-apocalyptic economic strategy games developed by Nortway Games. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville takes us to the near future, to a world where a worldwide zombie epidemic has left the civilization in ruins and changed the big cities into huge cemeteries. The players assume control of a small group of survivors that attempts to rebuild one of the smaller cities and create a safe haven from the living dead.

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Tropico 5: Espionage
Tropico 5: Espionage

Strategy 28 May 2015

Espionage is the second add-on to the fifth game in the Tropico series currently owned by Haemimont Games. Surveilling the public, controlling the secret services and the army are some of the expansion's main new features. Espionage introduces nine new buildings to the game, among which we will find the Spy Academy, Mechanized Garrison, Dungeons, and Security Checkpoints. They will all come in handy in the new single player campaign, The Maltese Toucan.

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Shop Heroes
Shop Heroes

Strategy 26 May 2015

Shop Heroes is an economic strategy game developed by Cloudcade. The game is set in a fantasy world, where we take on the role of a small town shop owner. The town is visited regularly by numerous adventurers, which opens up new ways for us to line our pockets and turn our small shop into a flourishing business. In Shop Heroes, we manage our shop. We have to choose wares and equipment to sell and craft goods based on the obtained blueprints.

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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.

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Strife
Strife

Strategy 22 May 2015

An online MOBA consisting of action, strategy, and RPG elements developed by S2 Games, a studio known from the well-received Heroes of Newerth. The action of the game takes place in a fantasy universe, while the mechanics correspond to the classic MOBA rules, seeing a clash of two teams consisting of player-controlled heroes with different special abilities.

PC

Swords & Soldiers II
Swords & Soldiers II

Strategy 21 May 2015

Swords & Soldiers II is the second game in the unusual strategy game series developed by Ronimo Games. Once again, the plot focuses on Redbeard and his gang of Vikings who venture on a dangerous journey. What makes Swords & Soldiers II stand out among other similar games are the mechanics. Gameplay mixes the elements from RTS', side-scrolling arcades, and tower defense games. The game focuses on the rivalry between the two enemies whose bases are located on the opposite sides of the map.

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Guns Up!
Guns Up!

Strategy 19 May 2015

A free-to-play strategy with tower defense elements taking place in an asynchronous turn-based system. In the game we take command over our own military base and army of soldiers, and our task is to find and destroy the enemy base in order to occupy new areas. During combat we can support our soldiers with mines, bombardments, mortars, smokescreens and combat gases.

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Atlantic Fleet
Atlantic Fleet

Strategy 19 May 2015

A continuation of Pacific Fleet, a well-received simulation/strategy game developed by Killerfish Games. This time, we take part in the Battle of the Atlantic, choosing between German Kriegsmarine or Great Britain’s Royal Navy. The action is seen from the third-person perspective, while the battles are divided into movement and attack phases. The players are given more than 60 ships, as well as numerous air units.

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