Strategy Video Games17
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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Colonize
Strategy 15 February 2024
An economic strategy in which we set off to conquer the 17th century New World. This Polish title developed by CreativeForge Games involves controlling England's first colonists and our main task is to ensuire their survival and the creation of thriving settlements.
Celestial Empire
Strategy 2025 (early access since 30 June 2024)
An economic strategy in which we are tasked with building a city during ancient China times. Celestial Empire has us become the governor of the province, responsible for developing the settlement into a metropolis, taking care of the inhabitants and contacting deities.
World Warfare & Economics
Strategy 2024 (early access since 21 December 2023)
An indie 4X strategy game. World Warfare & Economics has us leading a nation through modern history and the future, as the game lets players colonize space.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Strategy 27 October 2022
Sins of a Solar Empire II is a space RTS with 4X strategy elements. The player controls huge star armadas and with their help fights galactic battles and conquers planets. He also has to manage his empire, taking care of obtaining resources and improving technology.
Realpolitiks II
Strategy 12 May 2021
The second part of a series of strategy games, in which we are at the head of the chosen country and lead it to global domination. In Realpolitik II it is only up to us to decide whether we will put our trust in the rule of the hard hand and warfare, or whether we respect the principles of democracy and free market law.
Phantom Doctrine
Strategy 14 August 2018
Phantom Doctrine is an espionage strategy game developed by the Polish developer CreativeForge Games. The action of the game is set in the 1980 and depicts an alternative version of the Cold War. The player spearheads a secret intelligence agency with the objective to stop a global plot to take control of the entire world. One has to recruit new agents, train and equip them, and provide them with false identities.
Iron Harvest
Strategy 01 September 2020
An original strategy game with RPG elements, taking place in a unique dieselpunk universe of 1920+, created by a Polish concept artist Jakub Rozalski. The game portrays an alternative history of Europe at the turn of the 19th century, in which humanity used their knowledge and means to build powerful walking machines, used not only in battle but also e.g. in agriculture.
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.
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.
Grey Goo
Strategy 23 January 2015
A classic science-fiction real-time strategy game inspired by the golden age of RTS and titles from the 90s. It was developed by Petroglyph Games, a studio established by the creators of the cult Command & Conquer series, as well as Star Wars: Empire at War, among other titles. The story takes place in the distant future on one of the human colonies called Ecosystem Nine.
The Guild 3
Strategy 14 June 2022
A third part in the Medieval-themed economic strategy game series with RPG elements, whose first installment was created in 2002 by JoWooD Entertainment. This time, developed by Nordic Games, The Guild 3 combines the key features of its predecessors with modern visuals as well as numerous novelties and improvements in the game mechanics. Once again we visit a medieval world, filled with wars, conflicts, and political schemes to slowly rise to the top.
StarCraft: Brood War
Strategy 18 November 1998
An official expansion pack for the excellent real-time strategy by Blizzard Entertainment set in a science fiction setting. The action of StarCraft: Brood War takes place after the events of the base game. Even though the Overmind has been destroyed, the Zerg still pose a threat, and a new danger emerges. The central character of the expansion, around whom most of the story revolves, is Sarah Kerrigan – a Terran infected by the Zerg. She became the most powerful Overmind – the Zerg Queen.
Kohan II: Kings of War
Strategy 07 September 2004
Continuation of the excellent RTS entitled Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns. This time, the authors abandoned those known from previous 2D editions and instead offered a full three-dimensional graphic engine. Compared to typical games of this genre, the Kohan series offers a much deeper depth of tactical battles.
Gangsters: Organized Crime
Strategy 10 January 1999
An unusual combination of a strategy game with economic threads. If you would like to make a "non-rejectable proposal" to someone, take on the role of gang leader in the world of America of the 1920s.
Transport Tycoon
Strategy 21 January 1994
An economic game that is an excellent extension of the idea started with Railroad Tycoon. This time, however, we are going to deal not only with rail transport, but also with sea, car and air transport.
UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994)
Strategy 23 September 1994
A turn-based strategy game, with RPG and simulation elements, developed by Microprose. The story of UFO: Enemy Unknown takes place in an alternate reality of the year 1999, where the players take on the role of the leader of X-COM, an organization created to prevent potential alien threats. When reports from many corners of the world come in about numerous missing people, terrorized cities and hideous genetic experiments - X-COM soldiers have to move in.
Celtic Kings: Rage of War
Strategy 27 August 2002
Isometric real-time strategy with adventure and RPG elements. The creators divided the game into two main modes: adventure and strategy. In the first of them we command the team on the side of Caesar or the Gallic druid. Strategic tasks include developing the army, hiring mercenaries, collecting artifacts and conquering castles. Production guarantees about 40 hours of fun.
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.
Jane's Fleet Command
Strategy 12 May 1999
As the commander of the American naval strike group, face the threats that await in the inflammatory points of our globe. A strategic real-time game set in full 3D.
Full Spectrum Warrior
Strategy 01 April 2004
Team tactical action game, based on a special training program for American infantry. The player assumes the functions of a commander (sergeant) of two infantry teams with the task of leading them to perform a number of combat tasks located in realistic locations.
Medieval: Total War
Strategy 21 August 2002
A continuation of the popular strategy game, released by Creative Assembly in 2000. Medieval: Total War brings us from the Far East to a more familiar setting of medieval Europe, where we need to take control of one of the twelve most powerful countries of that time. Similarly to its predecessor, the game connects military elements with trade, diplomacy and resource management.
Worms: Armageddon
Strategy 22 June 1999
Worms: Armageddon is an extended version of the cult turn-based strategy, Team 17 Software. The creators remained true to the original Worms gameplay, but added new fun modes, additional weapons and accessories for the title games. Along with the release of the game, WORMNET network service servers were also launched, allowing for multiplayer clashes via the Internet.
ParaWorld
Strategy 15 September 2006
Real-time strategy with action embedded in prehistory. Interestingly, in this version of reality dinosaurs are not extinct at all and constantly threaten the territories inhabited by people. We take command of one of the local clans trying to survive in an unusual reality.
Hearts of Iron 2
Strategy 04 January 2005
A sequel to the well-received grand strategy game set during World War II, developed by Paradox Interactive. Hearts of Iron 2 spans the entire world and requires us to oversee not only military activities but also all kinds of economic, political, and social dependencies. The player can lead any country, including the biggest superpowers of the era, such as Germany, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. Hearts of Iron 2 offers great freedom in preparations for the outbreak of the World War II.