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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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This War of Mine
This War of Mine

Strategy 14 November 2014

An extraordinary war game with focus on survival. It was inspired by the real stories of people who at some point of their lives struggled to survive a war. The game was developed by Polish studio 11 bit, known for an original strategy game series Anomaly. The game gives you control over a group of civilians trying to survive in a ruined city, where the biggest enemies are such problems as starvation and shortage of medicines.

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Weedcraft Inc
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.

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Tropico 6
Tropico 6

Strategy 29 March 2019

One of the installments in the economy strategy game series started in 2001 - Tropico. The game has been developed by Limbic Entertainment - the creators of Might & Magic X: Legacy and Might & Magic: Heroes VII. In Tropico 6, the player assumes the role of El Presidente - the leader of a banana republic.

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Play of Battle
Play of Battle

Strategy 2026

A cross between an RTS and a grand strategy game. Play of Battle has us leading our chosen country during the years 2008-2025. The player must make strategic decisions and lead their troops on the battlefield.

PC

Headquarters: World War II - Market Garden
Headquarters: World War II - Market Garden

Strategy 25 September 2024

An add-on to the turn based strategy from April 2024. Headquarters: World War II - Market Garden focuses on the titular military operation during WW2. It expands the base game with 8 new campaign missions, 10 new units and 3 new British heroes.

PC

SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars
SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars

Strategy 07 April 2006

The second major installment of the popular series that combines the features of real-time strategy game with the traits characteristic of cRPG titles. The story of Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars focuses on a new threat caused by the titular Shadows. The player is tasked with leading one of three factions that declared war on the forces of evil. Similarly as in case of the first installment in the series, the gameplay is based on two pillars.

PC

Playboy: The Mansion
Playboy: The Mansion

Strategy 25 January 2005

The first large-scale game was commissioned by Playboy Enterprises, Inc., the publisher of probably the most famous men's magazine, which decided to expand its offer and enter the video games market with it as well.

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Age of Mythology: Retold
Age of Mythology: Retold

Strategy 04 September 2024

A remake of the 2002 RTS game, mixing ancient history with fantasy elements. In Age of Mythology: Retold we can control four civilizations, building armies of real & mythical units, as well as using spells. The game offers campaign, challenge and multiplayer modes.

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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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Going Medieval
Going Medieval

Strategy 01 June 2021

Going Medieval is a strategy game in which we try to build and supervise a village created in areas where civilization ceased to exist as a result of a deadly plague. The production was developed and released by Foxy Voxel studio.

PC

Against the Storm
Against the Storm

Strategy 08 December 2023

A city builder strategy game with roguelike elements. Against the Storm tasks us with building settlements, acquiring resources needed to expand the royal citadel and handle difficult conditions out in the wild.

PC

Xenonauts 2
Xenonauts 2

Strategy 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.

PC

Cities: Skylines II
Cities: Skylines II

Strategy 24 October 2023

Cities: Skylines II is the second installment in a series of city builder economic strategies, developed by Colossal Order. Players must build and manage a city, creating districts, placing roads and setting taxes.

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Stranded: Alien Dawn
Stranded: Alien Dawn

Strategy 25 April 2023

A strategy game with survival elements, tasking us with building a colony on an alien planet. Stranded: Alien Dawn was developed by Haemimont Games - the developers of Surviving Mars, a similarly themed game, and three installments in the Tropico series.

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Age of Mythology: The Titans
Age of Mythology: The Titans

Strategy 30 September 2003

The first official extension to the "Age of Mythology" real-time strategy. This add-on enriches the original game with a new single player campaign and new units, new divine powers, etc. The add-on also enriches the original game with a new single player campaign and new units, new divine powers, etc.

PC

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Strategy 06 December 2016

A tactical real-time strategy game inspired by the Commandos series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is set in Japan in 1615. The new shogun decided to enforce peace in the entire country which requires him to silently eliminate all the opposition that may dream of rebelling against him. To achieve this, he asks a group of five specialists who deal in murder, sabotage, and espionage.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Strategy 14 November 2019

A remastered and improved edition of Age of Empires II – the second installment in the best-selling real time strategy series, originally released in the year 2000. The enhanced edition has been developed by Forgotten Empires. The improvements implemented herein regard mostly the visuals and the interface – the visuals have been significantly improved, and the game supports 4K resolution. The developers have also decided to implement the symphonic soundtrack to accompany the player’s efforts.

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Total War: Medieval II
Total War: Medieval II

Strategy 10 November 2006

The next installment in a strategy game franchise from Creative Assembly. The game is set in the period of years 1080-1503, once again taking the players into the Medieval period. The developers did their best to faithfully recreate the epoch, including economy, trade, and political relations. Players can choose from 21 playable nations that differ in more than appearance, but also preferring various combat tactics.

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Anno: Create a New World
Anno: Create a New World

Strategy 20 May 2009

The fourth major installment in the popular series of economy simulators that began in 1998. It was developed by Related Designs, a subsidiary of Ubisoft. As the title says, the action takes place in the Middle Ages during the Age of Discovery, and the players assume the role of colonists who managed to reach the eastern coast of Asia. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate from the well-known standards of the series.

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Crusader Kings II
Crusader Kings II

Strategy 14 February 2012

A sequel to the expansive strategy game Crusader Kings, which came to existence in 2004 as a medieval-themed spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis franchise that has been developed for over a decade by Paradox Studios. The game is set in the 11th century, and you play as a prominent Christian noble, who aims to secure a successful future for his house.

PC

Timberborn
Timberborn

Strategy 15 September 2021

Timberborn is a Polish economic strategy from the genre of city builders with survival elements, in which our goal is to create a thriving town inhabited by beavers. The game was developed by Mechanistry studio.

PC

Empire of Sin
Empire of Sin

Strategy 01 December 2020

Paradox Interactive's strategy to lead a mafia organization in Chicago in the age of Prohibition. In Empire of Sin, a player must both manage the economic side of criminal activity and command gangsters in turn-based tactical battles. The production is developed by the Romero Games studio, headed by the famous John Romero.

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Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

Strategy 06 December 2022

A strategy game created by the Black Sea Games team and released by THQ Nordic. In Knights of Honor II: Sovereign we lead the chosen kingdom towards domination over all medieval Europe. The title allows you to play alone or in a multiplayer game.

PC

Silence of the Siren
Silence of the Siren

Strategy 30 September 2024

A sci-fi turn based strategy, in many aspects reminding of the popular Heroes of Might & Magic series. Silence of the Siren takes us to a far away galaxy in the distant future. We can explore maps, build armies, command our heroes and expand our strongholds.

PC