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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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Knights in Tight Spaces
Knights in Tight Spaces

Strategy 2024

A tactical turn-based strategy with elements of a roguelike and a card game. Knights in Tight Spaces is a sequel to Fights in Tight Spaces. It offers entertaining battles inspired by beat'em up games, involving Medieval thugs and knights, as well as fantasy creatures.

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Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead
Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead

Strategy 04 March 2024

Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead is an expansion to the best selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. The DLC allows us to take care of our royal legacy. It also forces the player to deal with various plagues, including the infamous Black Death epidemic.

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The Elder Scrolls: Castles
The Elder Scrolls: Castles

Strategy 2024

A strategy-simulation game reminiscent of Fallout Shelter. The Elder Scrolls: Castles is set in a fantasy world, tasking us with managing a castle and the dynasty residing within, their fate shaped by our actions and choices.

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Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics

Strategy 28 April 2020

A tactical spin-off of the Gears of War series, developed by The Coalition and Splash Damage studios. The main character of Gears Tactics is Gabe Diaz, who 10 years before the events of first part of the cycle intends to stop the victorious march of Locusts through the planet Sera.

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Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves
Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves

Strategy 25 November 2003

The third, official extension to the world-famous turn-based strategy called Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, introducing some interesting novelties to the original, including the playable Elven race.

PC

Nemesis of the Roman Empire
Nemesis of the Roman Empire

Strategy 17 March 2004

The next edition of real time strategy with adventure elements and role-playing - Celtic Kings, which was developed by Bulgarian Haemimont Games studio. The action of this game takes us back in the years 264-146 BC, when the growing Roman Republic met with the resistance of the Phoenician city-state - Carthage.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
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.

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Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon

Strategy 14 March 2001

Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon is a real-time strategy created by Overmax Studio. The action of the game was set in the second century AD. Players take on the role of rulers of one of the three kingdoms fighting to take control of China. In accordance with the genre convention, the game focuses on building up the economic base and creating an army that will defeat the opponents.

PC

Gangsters 2: Vendetta
Gangsters 2: Vendetta

Strategy 06 June 2001

Second installment of tactical real-time strategy with gangster climates, produced by Hothouse Creations. As Joey Bane, we carry out missions and tasks to find our father's murderers. Between tasks we also manage gang resources and travel through the virtual city of New Temperance. Two-dimensional, isometric graphics look quite good. In the game there is a multiplayer mode for 4 players.

PC

Stronghold Legends
Stronghold Legends

Strategy 13 October 2006

A standalone expansion for the second installment of the popular strategy game series, which is a remastered and extensively modified version of the original. The developers introduced a number of changes into the gameplay mechanics, making the game closer to a full-blooded RTS. This time around, the game's extensive economic aspect was abandoned, introducing simplified economy and castle building in order to focus on combat.

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Praetorians
Praetorians

Strategy 28 February 2003

Praetorians is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) prepared by the Pyro Studios development team specializing in this genre. The action of the game was set in Antiquity, and the player directs the actions of one of the three available nations - Romans, Gauls or Egyptians, trying to wisely manage military resources and use the skills of individual units and the combat equipment acquired during the game.

PC

Empire Earth II
Empire Earth II

Strategy 28 April 2005

The second installment in a popular series of real-time strategy games. The player assumes control of one of fourteen civilizations, leading it from the Stone Age and up to the era of space travel. Our goal involves developing new technologies, creating military units, and leading them in combat in order to defeat our opponents.

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Factorio
Factorio

Strategy 14 August 2020

An independent economic strategy game in which we develop and manage a network of factories on a hazardous planet. The title was created by two Czech programmers who drew inspiration from such classics as SimCity, Civilization and Transport Tycoon. Our responsibilities include taking care of resource supply, vital to erecting more buildings, constant development of our property, and introducing new technologies we invent in special research facilities.

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Craft the World
Craft the World

Strategy 24 November 2014

An independent sandbox strategy game with both RPG and tower defense elements, inspired by such productions as Terraria, Dwarf Fortress, and the iconic Dungeon Keeper. Craft the World has been developed by Dekovir Entertainment. In the game, the players get to control a group of Dwarves tasked with erecting and defending a stronghold. In order to do this, they have to look for resources, construct diverse buildings, and (when necessary) fight enemy factions.

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Zoo Tycoon (2001)
Zoo Tycoon (2001)

Strategy 28 October 2001

Tycoon Zoo is an economic strategy developed by Blue Fang Games studio, allowing players to play the role of the manager of the zoo. The duties of a virtual zoo director include taking care of animals, hiring employees, taking care of financial matters and designing and supervising investments. The aim of the game is to create a perfect zoo to which crowds of visitors will be attracted.

PC

Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome
Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome

Strategy 20 June 2006

Imperivium III: The Great Battles of Rome is a real-time strategy enriched with RPG elements, focusing on the theme of ancient Rome. The creators of the game are the authors of the third and fourth part of the popular series of economic strategies Tropico.

PC

Empires of the Undergrowth
Empires of the Undergrowth

Strategy 2024 (early access since 01 December 2017)

Developed by Slug Disco Studios, the game is an unusual real-time strategy, which places the player in control of an anthill. The experience is accompanied by a commentary resembling narration in a documentary film. This element of the game teaches the player a lot of interesting facts concerning the functioning of an anthill.

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Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow

Strategy 2024

Broken Arrow is a strategy game, which refers to such games as World in Conflict or Wargame. The project presents the story of a fictional armed conflict between the USA and Russia. It was developed by Steel Balalaika.

PC

Planet Coaster: Console Edition
Planet Coaster: Console Edition

Strategy 17 November 2016

An economic strategy game created by Frontier Developments - the creators of the RollerCoaster Tycoon and the Elite franchises. In the game, the player's task is to build and manage an amusement park. It is up to the player to decide about the general outlook of the park, but modern-day roller coasters are the main dish. These can be shaped freely - the player chooses the number of curves and the height of their roller coaster.

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SteamWorld Build
SteamWorld Build

Strategy 01 December 2023

SteamWorld Build is the sixth installment of the indie game series by Thunderful. This time, the developers created an economic strategy, combining a city builder with a dungeon management sim, tasking us with excavating ancient artifacts.

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Railway Empire 2
Railway Empire 2

Strategy 25 May 2023

Railway Empire 2 is the sequel to a warmly received economic strategy from 2018. The player's tasked with developing a train company. The game was created by Gaming Minds Studios and Kalypso Media.

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Revival: Recolonization
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.

PC

Halo Wars 2
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.

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Praetorians: HD Remaster
Praetorians: HD Remaster

Strategy 24 January 2020

A remastered version of the RTS from 2003, which takes us back to the Roman Empire; in order to become emperor, the player must fight wars with a limited number of different units at his disposal. Praetorians: HD Remaster stands out from the original with its improved graphics, user interface and control.

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