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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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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

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.

PC

Sudden Strike 2
Sudden Strike 2

Strategy 08 August 2002

Sudden Strike 2 is a continuation of the real-time war strategy issued in 2000. Developers from the Fireglow studio remained faithful to the realities of World War II, however, expanding the area of activity by Asia and the Pacific as well. Players can command the forces of the USSR, USA, Great Britain, Third Reich and Japan. Compared to the original, the sequel is characterized by a higher number of units and better visual setting.

PC

The Universim
The Universim

Strategy 22 January 2024

An unusual real-time strategy game developed by Crytivo Games. We control a small society from a level of a tribe up to the era of great galactic empires. The Universim is based on the typical elements found in grand strategy games. Our duties include leading the society through the next stages of technological growth up to a level that allows us to colonize entire star systems. The game begins on a small planet with a group of tribesmen.

PC

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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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

Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete
Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete

Strategy 15 January 2002

A collector’s edition of the third installment in the turn-based strategy fantasy game series which has been developed at New World Computing since 1995. Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete consists of the vanilla game that came out in March, 1999, as well as its two official expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death (both on separate CDs).

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.

PC

Wildfrost
Wildfrost

Strategy 12 April 2023

A combination of a roguelike and a card game. Wildfrost tasks us with saving a world frozen over by a cataclysmic disaster. To do so, we must traverse the realm and fight enemies in turn-based battles.

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Nexus 5X
Nexus 5X

Strategy 18 April 2024

A turn-based 4X strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. Stellaris Nexus was developed with short, multiplayer sessions lasting less than an hour in mind. It supports up to six players at once.

PC

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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Terra Nil
Terra Nil

Strategy 28 March 2023

An original strategy puzzle game in which we restore life to the wilderness. In Terra Nil, we irrigate the soil, restore biodiversity, and bring wildlife to refreshed areas to create self-contained, vibrant ecosystems.

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9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far
9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far

Strategy 23 February 2024

A real-time strategy by Petroglyph, veterans of the genre. 9-bit Armies: A Bit Too Far tasks players with leading an army to victory during a war. The game stands out with its voxel-based graphics.

PC

63 Days
63 Days

Strategy 2024

A tactical real-time strategy, based on the Commandos series and similar to War Mongrels from the same studio. The action of 63 Days is set during World War 2 and focused on the Warsaw Uprising. We control a group of insurgents trying to outsmart German oppressors.

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Industries of Titan
Industries of Titan

Strategy 31 January 2023

Industries of Titan is an economic strategy game with traits of a real-time strategy game. It was developed by Brace Yourself Games. The player is tasked with building a city on the moon. In order to achieve this goal, they must gather and process resources and then use them to create goods. The player must also construct buildings, optimize the work of factories and make sure that the workers are happy – all of that while balancing the budget.

PC

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

Tropico 2: Pirate Cove
Tropico 2: Pirate Cove

Strategy 08 April 2003

Developed by Frog City Software team, the sequel to the popular Tropico economic strategy from 2001. Unlike its predecessor set in the 20th century, the game takes us to the 17th century and allows us to become the real ruler of the southern seas. We play the role of a pirate king, managing the base, hidden on one of the islands of a fictional archipelago. Our main task is to provide all the pirates' pleasures, such as food, wine, women, gold and gambling.

PC

Homeworld 2
Homeworld 2

Strategy 16 September 2003

The sequel to the groundbreaking 1999 game from Relic Entertainment, which brought the popular real-time strategy genre into the third dimension. Homeworld 2 takes place 100 years after the events of the first game and describes the desperate struggle of the indigenous inhabitants of the planet Hiigara with the Vaygr warrior race, which many centuries ago led to their exile in the unknown regions of space.

PC

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring

Strategy 04 November 2003

The Lord of the Rings: The War on the Ring is a real-time strategy produced by Liquid Entertainment. The action was set in the universe known from J.R.R.R. Tolkien's novel. Players have the opportunity to take part in spectacular battles known from "Lord of the Rings" cards, directing the forces of good or Sauron's servants.

PC

Grey Goo
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.

PC

Omerta: City of Gangsters
Omerta: City of Gangsters

Strategy 31 January 2013

Strategy game with simulation and tactical elements, produced by Bulgarian studio Haemimont Games (Tzar: Burden of the Crown, Celtic Kings: Rage of War, Tropico 4 and others). The action of Omerta: City of Gangsters was set in the 1920s. Player takes the role of a young immigrant who arrives to Atlantic City with the intention of subjugating the city. The game is about developing criminal empire, including gang management, gaining new territories and expanding your influence.

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Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance

Strategy 06 November 2007

Supreme Commander: In the face of an enemy, it is an independent extension of the 2007 Real-Time Space Strategy (RTS). The action of the add-on was set after the events presented in the base game. The divided factions of the UEF, Cybran and Aeon have to face a new threat together - the alien Seraphim race. Developers from Gas Powered Games studio prepared over 100 new units, as well as a number of changes in the mechanics of the game.

PC

Rulers of Nations: Geo-Political Simulator 2
Rulers of Nations: Geo-Political Simulator 2

Strategy 28 September 2010

Rulers of Nations: Geo-Political Simulator 2 is a continuation of Eversim's extensive strategy. Players have the opportunity to take on the role of the leader of one of the world's powers and lead the fate of the world. The creators of the game made sure that there was no shortage of political, social, economic and military challenges.

PC

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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