Games Encyclopedia Top Games PC PS5 XSX PS4 PS3 Xbox One Xbox 360 Switch Android iOS Rankings Images Companies

Strategy Video Games4

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’.

PlayStation
Sony PlayStation 582 Sony PlayStation 4332 Sony PlayStation 370 Sony PlayStation 247 Sony PlayStation 126 PlayStation Portable36 PlayStation Vita44
Xbox
Microsoft Xbox Series X/S91 Microsoft XBOX ONE308 Microsoft Xbox 36096 Microsoft Xbox25
Mobile
Android OS494 Apple iOS569 Windows Phone47
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch222 Nintendo Wii28 Nintendo DS100 Nintendo Wii U14 Nintendo 3DS12 Game Boy Advance16 Nintendo GameCube9
MORE
LESS

Browse genres/themes ?

Browse the Encyclopedia by genre and tags. Each game has one main genre: Action, Fighting, Puzzle, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Party, Racing, Arcade. You can search multiple tags and filter games by platforms, scores, or release dates.

Filters:

strategy games
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia

Strategy 03 May 2018

A spin-off to the Total War series, in which the developer studio Creative Assembly takes the players to the British Isles from the 9th century. Our task is to join a side in the war for domination over the Isles. When working on this game, the developers drew their inspirations from the previous Total War titles, thus, the game is a combination of a turn-based strategy and an RTS game.

PC

XCOM 2
XCOM 2

Strategy 05 February 2016

A turn-based tactical strategy game set in a futuristic, science fiction universe and a sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012). Both games were produced by the experienced developer, studio Firaxis Games, founded by Sid Meier, a legend of the video game industry. The story is set 20 years after the events of the last game. Despite their heroic efforts, human forces proved themselves helpless against the alien invaders, and the Blue Planet fell into their hands.

PCXONEPS4

Total War: Warhammer II
Total War: Warhammer II

Strategy 28 September 2017

Another installment in a popular series of strategy games created by Creative Assembly. Unlike the first part of the subseries, which was set in the Old World, this time the players travel to the west, where they wage a war across four continents: Ulthuan, Naggaroth, Southern Realms, and Lustria. Four races take part in the conflict, i.e. the High Elves, the Dark Elves, the Lizardmen, and the Skaven.

PC

Age of Wonders 4
Age of Wonders 4

Strategy 02 May 2023

The fourth main installment of the fantasy turn-based strategy series by Triumph Studios, published by Paradox Interactive.

PCPS5XSX

Last Train Home
Last Train Home

Strategy 28 November 2023

A survival RTS set during the Russian civil war. Last Train Home tasks the player with leading the Czechoslovak region back to their homeland.

PC

Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition

Strategy 29 January 2015

A remastered edition of one of the most well-received installments of the legendary Heroes of Might & Magic series, created for the 15th anniversary of the game's original release and the 20th anniversary of the franchise. It was commissioned by Ubisoft and developed by DotEmu, known e.g. from the remake of the cult platform game Another World.

PCANDiOS

Desperados III
Desperados III

Strategy 16 June 2020

Desperados III is a tactical strategy game and a part of the popular series inspired by the Commandos franchise. The players are controlling a group of five specialists who complete various missions on the Wild West.

PCXONEPS4

Victoria 3
Victoria 3

Strategy 25 October 2022

The third installment of the cult historical strategy series by Paradox Interactive studio. Victoria 3 takes the player to the 19th century during the colonial era. The player's task is to lead one of many available countries to greatness.

PC

RimWorld
RimWorld

Strategy 17 October 2018

A strategy game set in a science-fiction world in which we supervise an extraterrestrial colony. It has been developed by debuting independent studio Ludeon, established by a former employee of Irrational Games, who previously worked on the Bioshock series. The story of RimWorld takes place in a future in which humanity colonized many alien star systems, but they are located so far from each other that their inhabitants cannot count on anyone, but themselves.

PCXONEPS4

Jurassic World Evolution 2
Jurassic World Evolution 2

Strategy 09 November 2021

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the second installment of the economic strategy series set in the Jurassic Park movie universe. Game was developed by Frontier Developments studio.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4

Stronghold: Crusader II
Stronghold: Crusader II

Strategy 23 September 2014

An RTS set in medieval and a sequel to the 2001 hit strategy game, Stronghold. In Stronghold: Crusader II, players once again take role of a leader of medieval armies fighting in the Middle East during the crusades. Similarly to is predecessor, the gameplay focuses on ruling one's fortress, including the management of resources and workforce, building fortifications, and building an army to defend your stronghold, but also laying siege to enemy castles.

PC

Frostpunk
Frostpunk

Strategy 24 April 2018

An adventure/strategy game with survival elements by Polish studio 11bit Studios. Frostpunk is set in a fictional icy-cold world, whose climate deeply affected the development of its society. To survive, people rely mostly on steam engines. However, it is not enough, and the society is falling apart, which means it needs to change. The gameplay focuses on the survival aspect, which, unlike in other such productions, means more than gathering and managing resources.

PCXONEPS4

Farm Manager World
Farm Manager World

Strategy 29 April 2024

A farming economic sim supporting singleplayer and online co-op. Farm Manager World has us playing as a farmer, expanding a small farm into an agricultural empire.

PC

Caesar III
Caesar III

Strategy 24 May 1999

Thanks to this game you can taste the taste of power felt by the emperor of the largest empire in human history, climb the ladder of Roman political career and build the most perfect city in the world.

PC

Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms
Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms

Strategy 28 August 2007

An official expansion pack for Medieval II: Total War, another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly - the base game was released at the end of 2006. Kingdoms introduces mainly four new campaigns. The player is given an opportunity to take part in Hernan Cortez's conquests, Teutonic Order's fight against the pagan peoples of Northeastern Europe, crusades in the Holy Land and military conflicts during the rule of Henry III.

PCANDiOS

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.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Cossacks 3
Cossacks 3

Strategy 20 September 2016

The third installment in a real-time strategy series, set in a historical setting of the 17th and 18th century. The game was created by the reactivated GSC Game World studio, known for such titles as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. or American Conquest. In terms of the plot, this game is a remake of the first installment, originally released in 2000. In the game you can select any of the 12 available historical nations, each having their own buildings, units, and technologies.

PC

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Strategy 16 March 2001

A turn-based tactical strategy game with RPG elements and a spin-off installment of the Fallout series. It was developed cooperatively by Micro Forté and 14° East. The action takes place in the post-nuclear universe of the future, in which we become a member of the eponymous group that seeks to rebuild the world destroyed by the nuclear apocalypse. The players’ task is to locate long-forgotten technologies that will enable them to destroy dangerous foes.

PC

Age of Empires III
Age of Empires III

Strategy 18 October 2005

The third major installment in a cult RTS franchise created and developed under the watchful eye of the Microsoft company. Contrary to the previous editions, which were set in ancient and medieval times, this one lets you witness centuries-long conquest of America, spanning from 16th to 19th century. Because of its wider time frame and a setting much closer to modern times, the game lets you command both medieval units, as well as more recent technical advancements.

PC

Pioneers of Pagonia
Pioneers of Pagonia

Strategy August 2024 (early access since 13 December 2023)

Pioneers of Pagonia is a strategy game co-developed by the designer of the first installment in The Settlers series. It revolves around expanding a community's economic might and uniting several tribes living in the titular archipelago.

PC

Millennia
Millennia

Strategy 26 March 2024

A 4X turn-based strategy game created by C Prompt Games and Paradox Interactive. Millenia has us leading a civilization through ten different eras, from the beginning of humanity to the space age.

PC

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.

PCPS5XSXANDiOS

StarCraft: Remastered
StarCraft: Remastered

Strategy 14 August 2017

An upgraded version of the bestselling 1998 RTS game. Both versions were developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Compared to the original release, the game (including the Brood War expansion) features mainly significantly improved audiovisuals. Although the visuals remain two-dimensional, all the graphic elements have become more detailed. Furthermore, the game supports high resolutions (up to 4K), as well as refreshed audio, which also applies to dialogues between characters.

PC

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Strategy 11 June 2021

A tactical RTS set during World War II that expands on the Men of War franchise. It was developed by Barbed Wire studio, known for its modifications to both games from Men of War: Assault Squad series. Gates of Hell gives us a wide view on the war, taking us on battlefields of all years and fronts: from snowy plains of USSR to sun-scorched sands of Africa. Gameplay is focused on the tactical layer, without any form of resource gathering or base building.

PC