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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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Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

Strategy 03 March 1999

The third installment in a popular series of turn-based strategy games set in a fantasy universe and developed by New World Computing. After the death of king Gryphonheart, Erathia was brought to its knees by the dark forces of Nighon and Eofol. Gryphonheart's daughter - Queen Catherine, the ruler of Enroth. returns to her homeland in order to unite her compatriots in the fight against the forces of evil.

PC

Worms: Armageddon
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.

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Railroad Tycoon II
Railroad Tycoon II

Strategy 15 October 1998

Railroad Tycon II is a continuation of the excellent economic strategy of 1991. The player takes on the role of an entrepreneur who wants to build a railway empire. Its basic tasks include, among others, laying out railway routes, obtaining funds for investments and fighting against competition. Developers from PopTop Software studio took care of a large number of scenarios for solo games and a fully functional multiplayer game mode.

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Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat
Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Strategy 15 June 1995

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat is Mindscape's real-time strategy (RTS), set in a popular fantasy universe. The player directs the mercenary commander Morgan Bernhardt and leads his troops to fight the orcs. The mechanics of the game is based on the Warhammer Fantasy Battle system.

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SpellForce: The Order of Dawn
SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

Strategy 28 November 2003

A cRPG/real-time strategy game hybrid by Phenomic. SpellForce: The Order of Dawn is set in a fantasy world, which has been almost completely destroyed by thirteen mages yearning for unlimited power. The survivors of the cataclysm they brought took refugee on many islands scattered around the world, all that was left of a once great continent, reachable only by means of magical portals. However, the peace did not last long, as the forces of evil are at work yet again.

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Emergency 2: The Ultimate Fight For Life
Emergency 2: The Ultimate Fight For Life

Strategy 21 October 2002

The second installment of the series of strategic games, which shows the work of the services dealing with disaster response. We can lead fire brigades, police and ambulance units. We have to face a road carambole and a railway accident, a fire on a nuclear submarine, kidnapping of an aircraft or a gas attack, among others.

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Theme Hospital
Theme Hospital

Strategy 14 May 1997

In Theme Hospital the player becomes the owner of the hospital, and his task is to manage and take care of its expansion. Every important aspect of this important medical facility needs to be addressed.

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The Settlers (1993)
The Settlers (1993)

Strategy 22 March 1993

The Settlers is the first installment of an extremely popular series of real-time strategy games that takes us to a medieval kingdom torn apart by war between conflicting barons.

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Swords & Soldiers
Swords & Soldiers

Strategy 15 May 2009

Swords & Soldiers is a humorous and cartoon style real-time strategy created by Ronimo Games studio. Players control the actions of one of the three factions - the Vikings, Aztecs or cosmic marines, trying to conquer the opponent's castle and at the same time defend their own. The game consists mainly in efficient production of units, gaining raw materials and casting spells.

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Commander: Europe at War
Commander: Europe at War

Strategy 14 June 2007

A turn-based war game set in the realities of World War II. We can direct the Allied forces to repel the march of the Nazi armies or crush enemies to the glory of the Third Reich. The authors offered six great campaigns taking place on all corners of the world. Battle mechanics focuses on tactical depth and historical realism.

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Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Strategy 28 January 2002

A turn-based strategy embedded in the reality of fantasy, which is a direct continuation of Disciples: Sacred Lands. We enter a magical world reminiscent of the Middle Ages, where four races fight for vast territories. Compared to the previous part, graphics, user interface and artificial intelligence of opponents have been improved. The game has a multiplayer mode for up to four players.

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Black & White Creatures
Black & White Creatures

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Black & White Creatures is another strategy that deals with the fight between good and evil. This item comes from Lionhead Studios and is a console version of the Black & White series of personal computers. The action takes place in real time and the user becomes a god, deciding whether the inhabitants of the surrounding villages should love him or hate him.

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Rome: Total War - Alexander
Rome: Total War - Alexander

Strategy 19 June 2006

The second official expansion to Rome: Total War, a game developed by Creative Assembly in 2004. This time you assume the role of one of the most prominent strategist in the course of the centuries – the titular Alexander the Great who, due to his outstanding conquests, went down in history as one of the greatest leaders. The completely new campaign plays a crucial role in this extension – you can re-enact the biggest successes achieved by the legendary Macedonian ruler.

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Pharaoh
Pharaoh

Strategy 30 October 1999

A cult economic strategy game created by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Entertainment. Pharaoh takes place in the Nile valley, several hundred years B.C., and spans from the era of the great pyramids to the New Kingdom period. As the pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, you have to transform local villages into great cities, take care of your people's needs, and make your country the greatest of them all.

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Pharaoh Expansion: Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile
Pharaoh Expansion: Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile

Strategy 28 July 2000

An official expansion for the Pharaoh game, a cult economic strategy by Impressions Games and Sierra Entertainment, once again set in the ancient Egypt. This time, as the title Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile implies, the expansion takes place in a slightly later period, during the rule of Queen Cleopatra, the most famous woman in the history of Egypt.

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Tropico (2001)
Tropico (2001)

Strategy 25 April 2001

Tropico is the first installment of the popular cycle of economic strategies. The player plays the role of a dictator on one of the islands of the fictional archipelago. Its task is to bring a small state to bloom. Developers from PopTop Software studio took care of humorous approach to the subject and climatic visual setting.

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Star Trek: Armada
Star Trek: Armada

Strategy 22 March 2000

A cosmic real-time strategy based on the popular Star Trek series: The Next Generation. Faced with the Borg invasion, the forces of the Federation, the Klingons and the Romulan must work together to overcome the deadly danger.

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Evil Islands: Forgotten in Astrale
Evil Islands: Forgotten in Astrale

Strategy 27 January 2006

Forgotten in Astrale is a subtitle of a stand-alone addition to Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul, a well received by players position of the cRPG genre with elements of strategy. Behind the plug-in is a group of enthusiasts of the original version of the game, gathered in the Matilda Entertainment development studio, who in the final phase of the project received support from Nival Interactive, producers of Evil Islands.

PC

Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday - Armageddon
Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday - Armageddon

Strategy 29 March 2007

An expansion to the enhanced version of the popular grand strategy game, Hearts of Iron 2, by Paradox Interactive. The production lets us assume control over a country of our choosing and lead it to victory on the fronts of the World War II.

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Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs

Strategy 17 October 2006

The first official expansion for Age of Empires III, developed by Ensemble Studios. The expansion introduces three new nations (Iroquois, Sioux, and Aztecs) described in the story campaign. The individual factions are different not only in terms of available buildings, but also by their strengths and weaknesses – the Iroquois have access to artillery and siege machines, the Sioux use horses for swift movement, while the Aztecs are known for their strong infantry.

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Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria
Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria

Strategy 21 October 2003

Warlords IV: The heroes of Etheria are a turn-based strategy set in fantasy climates, produced by Infinite Interactive studio. The plot of the game depicts a conflict in which 6 factions are involved. Players command armies made up of dragons, elves, pegasus and other fantastic creatures. The creators will try to create a captivating storyline of the single-player campaign and the possibility of competing with live opponents in a multiplayer game via LAN or the Internet.

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Supreme Ruler 2020
Supreme Ruler 2020

Strategy 17 June 2008

Supreme Ruler 2020 is another part of an extensive strategy game developed by Battlegoat Studios. Like our predecessor, production allows us to move into a chaotic world in the near future.

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Star Trek: Armada II
Star Trek: Armada II

Strategy 20 November 2001

Star Trek: Armada II is a continuation of the real-time space strategy (RTS) released in 2000. The action of the game, produced by the development team of Mad Doc Software studio, is set in the universe of a popular TV series. Players can participate in battles between the fleets of the Federation, Romulan, Klingon, Borg, Cardassian and genre 8472. The creators have prepared three campaigns for solo mode and the option of multiplayer network clashes with a maximum of 8 participants.

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Heroes of Malgrimia
Heroes of Malgrimia

Strategy 22 November 2007

Heroes of Malgrimia is a classic turn-based fantasy strategy, rightly reminiscent of such titles as Heroes of Might & Magic or Age of Wonders.

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