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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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Atlantic Fleet
Atlantic Fleet

Strategy 19 May 2015

A continuation of Pacific Fleet, a well-received simulation/strategy game developed by Killerfish Games. This time, we take part in the Battle of the Atlantic, choosing between German Kriegsmarine or Great Britain’s Royal Navy. The action is seen from the third-person perspective, while the battles are divided into movement and attack phases. The players are given more than 60 ships, as well as numerous air units.

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Iron Marines
Iron Marines

Strategy 14 September 2017

Set in sci-fi realities, a casual RTS game by Ironhide Game Studio from Uruguay, primarily known for the popular tower defense series, Kingdom Rush. In Iron Marines you assume the role of a commander leading his space soldiers into dangerous battles against insectoid Aliens. The game features a wide arsenal of weapons and powerful battle mechs that you gather during gameplay.

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Emergency 2016
Emergency 2016

Strategy 15 October 2015

An expanded edition of Emergency 5, a simulation strategy game by Sixteen Tons Entertainment. In the game, we assume control of specialized emergency services yet again, including the fire department, the police, ambulances, and technical services, and our task is to neutralize the effects of accidents, natural disasters, and other threats that happen in four German cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Hamburg. Compared to the basic version of the game, the gameplay mechanics remain the same.

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James Bond: World of Espionage
James Bond: World of Espionage

Strategy 01 October 2015

An espionage-themed online strategy game based on the famous action film franchise featuring the world's most popular British spy. James Bond: World of Espionage is a free-to-play mobile game which uses micropayments, and was developed by Glu Mobile. Each player becomes the leader of a separate espionage cells in order to compete against similar groups led by other players.

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Tom Clancy's Politika
Tom Clancy's Politika

Strategy 30 November 1997

A turn-based strategy game based on the popular Risk board from Hasbro, named after Tom Clancy. The action of the game takes place in 1997 in Russia, where not after the sudden death of President Yeltsin eight competing factions begin a murderous rivalry for taking over power in the state.

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Planar Conquest
Planar Conquest

Strategy 02 February 2016

A 4X strategy game by the Polish developer, Wastelands Interactive, created as an improved version of their 2015's game, World of Magic. Planar Conquest is set in a typical fantasy universe inhabited by various races. However, the story is marginal and the game is focused on a never-ending struggle for dominance, waged using sword and magic. Gameplay mechanics draw inspiration from Master of Magic, the cult strategy game by Micropose.

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Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods

Strategy 01 September 1991

Continuation of Peter Molyneux's original strategy game, in which, playing the role of a deity, we lead a group of our subjects against the followers of another god. Compared to its predecessor, the game was set in the realities of Greek mythology, offering improved visual setting, nearly 4 times more divine powers and as many as 1000 different maps.

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Populous: The Promised Lands
Populous: The Promised Lands

Strategy 31 December 1989

Official game supplement to Bullfrog's Populous game, introducing to the game five completely new scenes: Block Land, Silly Land, Wild West, Bit Plains and Revolution Francaise, as well as 500 new maps to play in Conquest mode.

PC

Populous: The Beginning - Undiscovered Worlds
Populous: The Beginning - Undiscovered Worlds

Strategy 30 November 1998

Official add-on to Populous: The Beginning, the third installment of the so-called 'god games' series launched in 1989. The plugin doesn't make any changes in gameplay mechanics, offering 12 completely new missions for single- and multiplayer fun.

PC

The Pyraplex
The Pyraplex

Strategy 14 December 2012

The Pyraplex is a mobile economic strategy in which we build a pyramid, which is a centre of culture and commerce. We need to develop the construction, take care of the needs of guests and carefully balance the income from investments.

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Cities: Skylines - Snowfall
Cities: Skylines - Snowfall

Strategy 18 February 2016

The second large expansion for Cities: Skylines, an economic strategy game developed by Colossal Order. The Snowfall add-on introduces changing weather conditions and temperature fluctuation that can significantly influence the functioning of our city. As the temperature goes down, the citizens consume a lot more power, requiring us to meet the increased demand for electricity or build a municipal central heating system.

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Star Trek Timelines
Star Trek Timelines

Strategy 14 January 2016

Created by Disruptor Beam studio, a science fiction strategy RPG set in the popular Star Trek universe. The plot revolves around strange anomalies that cause alternative realities and timelines to mix, thus allowing you to meet characters from all Start Trek films and TV series. You assume the role of a ship captain traveling through the galaxy to explore new planets and undertake important missions.

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Godus Wars
Godus Wars

Strategy 03 February 2016

An improved version of Godus – the spiritual successor of the Populous series which was a real-time strategy in which the player could assume the role of a god. The game was created by 22 Cans, a studio founded by Peter Molyneux, the creator of such series as Dungeon Keeper, Black & White and Fable. In Godus Wars player assumes the role of one of four playable gods who use their powers and abilities to secure welfare and safety of their followers.

PC

Hero Defense
Hero Defense

Strategy 31 May 2016

A strategic game loosely combining elements of tower defense, RPG, and MOBA. Hero Defense: Haunted Island is the first big project from developer Happy Tuesday. The player takes control of a team composed of five unique characters who are preparing to face the most powerful vampire in the world – Count Necrosis. Before they do that, they have to battle armies of creatures from hell on various arenas. Gameplay consists of fending off waves of enemies coming at you along predefined routes.

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Out There: Ω Edition
Out There: Ω Edition

Strategy 27 February 2014

Out There is a cosmic strategy in which we direct a human astronaut lost in unknown areas of the galaxy. With only one ship, we have to survive long enough to find our way home.

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Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword
Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword

Strategy 16 April 2015

A turn-based strategy game developed by Western Civilization Software. As the title suggests, the game focuses on the American Civil War, during which brothers often had to turn against each other when the Confederate States declared war upon the northern states, devastating the United States of America.

PC

Bleach Online
Bleach Online

Strategy 07 June 2014

Bleach Online is a browser-based turn-based strategy game referring to the popular anime series. The player takes control of a team of up to six people and sets off on a journey during which he has to perform further tasks and fight against opponents standing in his way.

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AdVenture Capitalist
AdVenture Capitalist

Strategy 30 May 2014

An uncomplicated arcade and economic game, in which the fun is based on making further investments. For the money we earn we employ managers, improve our existing businesses, etc. All this in order to make a huge fortune.

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Sovereignty: Crown of Kings
Sovereignty: Crown of Kings

Strategy 02 February 2017

A turn based 4X strategy game with card game elements, set in a fantasy realm and developed by the Luxembourg-based independent studio The Lordz Games, previously known mainly for the Panzer Corps series. The story begins when the old Boruvian Empire starts to decline, and the younger kingdoms, rising in power, are more than willing to speed up its demise, seeing it as an opportunity to establish their own supremacy.

PC

Total War: Attila - The Last Roman
Total War: Attila - The Last Roman

Strategy 25 June 2015

An expansion pack for Total War: Atilla - another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly. The Last Roman expansion introduces an extensive, story-driven campaign that begins in 533 AD, that is, with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, which created room for many barbarian kingdoms. It is also when the emperor Justinian decides to make a last-ditch effort to resurrect the fallen legend and sends the titular Last Roman to fight for him.

PC

Software Inc.
Software Inc.

Strategy 01 May 2015

An economy simulation game by independent developer Coredumping in which we manage our own development studio. In Software Inc., our tasks include designing, building, and furnishing an office in order to provide our team with comfortable working conditions. Next, we have to recruit the right people and assign them adequate jobs, such as programming, designing, or marketing.

PC

Rescue: Heroes in Action
Rescue: Heroes in Action

Strategy 15 December 2014

RESCUE: Heroes in Action is a real-time strategy. The game allows you to lead a patrol of firefighters, with the help of which we have to carry out a series of difficult rescue missions. Production takes a realistic approach to its subject matter and requires the observance of protocols and the use of specialist equipment.

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Space Hulk: Ascension - Dark Angels
Space Hulk: Ascension - Dark Angels

Strategy 15 April 2014

The third DLC for Space Hulk: Ascension, which, along with the two previous expansions (Imperial Fists and Salamanders), was developed by Full Control. In this add-on, the players get to control an elite Space Marine faction – The Dark Angels chapter, whose main objective is to eliminate the Tyranids preparing a full-scale assault on the planet of Corinth from the space hulk orbiting around it. The story campaign includes twenty new missions.

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Krinkle Krusher
Krinkle Krusher

Strategy 07 April 2015

An unusual tower defense game, in which you play as an enchanted glove of a powerful wizard. Your task in Krinkle Krusher is to defend a castle from an invasion of creatures called Krinkles. At first glance they may look quite adorable, but they're evil beasts, which must be stopped from reaching your base. To do that, you have to use the glove's power, which allows you to cast various spells, such as creating a wall of fire or throwing magical swords at the enemies.

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