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The most interesting strategy games released in 2004

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Emergency Services Sim
Emergency Services Sim

Strategy 05 January 2004

A real-time strategy in which the player's task is to take over the post of mayor of one of the big cities and direct the police, fire brigade and ambulance services.

PC

Outdoor Life: Sportman's Challenge
Outdoor Life: Sportman's Challenge

Strategy 05 January 2004

Quite unusual strategy game. Unlike many other positions in which we have the opportunity to play the role of a hunter, this time we have to direct a professional center located in the forest.

PC

Castle Strike
Castle Strike

Strategy 06 January 2004

Real-time strategy, developed by Related Design development studio (authors of No Man's Land and America). As the title suggests, here we deal with expanding our own castle, defending it against aggressors, and we also prepare a number of attacks on enemy fortifications.

PC

Starship Tycoon
Starship Tycoon

Strategy 13 January 2004

"Starship Tycoon" is the official continuation of "StarLines INC". We are dealing here with a classic real-time strategy embedded in the futuristic world. The player becomes the head of an interplanetary transport company.

PC

Riot Police
Riot Police

Strategy 14 January 2004

Riot Police is a tactical strategy in which players can try their hand as legal guardians responsible for counteracting a dangerous disruption in the city. Developers from the Zono studio have prepared several scenarios of suppressing street riots connected, among others, with supporters' burds, anti-globalist demonstrations and various types of social protests.

PC

Luxury Liner Tycoon
Luxury Liner Tycoon

Strategy 24 January 2004

Luxury Liner Tycoon is an economic strategy based on the idea of popular Tycoons, in short - build, manage and earn money. The whole thing resembles Cruise Ship Tycoon to a large extent - we can prove ourselves in steering a leisure and tourist ship.

PC

The Road To Baghdad
The Road To Baghdad

Strategy 30 January 2004

The Road To Baghdad is a powerful real-time strategy that allows players to lead American soldiers into battle in a series of scenarios based on the American operation "Iraqi Freedom".

PC

Two Thrones: From Joan D´Arc to Richard III
Two Thrones: From Joan D´Arc to Richard III

Strategy 10 February 2004

Another strategy game from Paradox Entertainment based on the idea and solutions used in 2001 in the excellent Europa Universalis, then in Europa Universalis II, Hearts of Iron, Europa Universalis Crown of the North or Victoria: Empire Under the Sun.

PC

Gangland
Gangland

Strategy 04 March 2004

A hybrid game containing elements of real-time strategy, cRPG and action/FPS games, dealing with violence and organised crime. Our activities include theft, intimidation, racketeering, prostitution, smuggling, beating and murdering people.

PC

Blitzkrieg: Operation North
Blitzkrieg: Operation North

Strategy 05 March 2004

Operation North is an add-on created by Dark Fox group for Blitzkrieg, a popular real-time strategy. This time, under the command of the player, the famous Wehrmacht unit "North" was handed over, with the task of conquering two Soviet cities.

PC

Everest (2004)
Everest (2004)

Strategy 05 March 2004

Everest is a real-time strategy game that tackles the topic of alpine climbing, where the player faces the possibility of climbing the seven highest peaks of the Earth.

PC

Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire
Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire

Strategy 08 March 2004

Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire is an improved version of the popular turn-based strategy game introduced to global sales in the late 1990s. The enriched edition was based on an unofficial modification of the basic version of the program, created by a Russian named Serge Popov.

PC

Konung 2: Blood of the Titans
Konung 2: Blood of the Titans

Strategy 12 March 2004

Official continuation of the game "Konung: Legends of the North" (in Poland known as "Konung: Legend of the North"). "Konung" combines selected features of role-playing games, real-time strategy and adventures, where RPG elements definitely prevail.

PC

The Campaigns of the Danube 1805 & 1809
The Campaigns of the Danube 1805 & 1809

Strategy 12 March 2004

Classic turn-based strategy embedded in historical realities. The main theme of the game is Napoleon's campaign on the Danube, which ended with his victory at the Viagram in July 1809.

PC

8th Wonder of the World
8th Wonder of the World

Strategy 12 March 2004

The fourth installment of the "Cultures" series, combining elements of a simple adventure and real time strategy. Its action takes place after the events presented in "Northland". (third part of the "Cultures" series).

PC

Charm of War
Charm of War

Strategy 12 March 2004

An interesting mix of cRPG and real-time strategy promoted by Buka Entertainment. Its action will take us into the fantastic world of Russian legends and stories, full of evil goblins, witches and magicians.

PC

Lords of the Realm III
Lords of the Realm III

Strategy 14 March 2004

Lords of the Realm III is the third installment of a series of strategy games with RPG elements, created and developed by Impressions Games studio. The action was set in the Middle Ages, and the player takes control of one of the then states and tries to bring about its blossoming and domination. Unlike earlier versions of the cycle, the game in Lords of the Realm III takes place exclusively in real time (RTS).

PC

Nemesis of the Roman Empire
Nemesis of the Roman Empire

Strategy 17 March 2004

The next edition of real time strategy with adventure elements and role-playing - Celtic Kings, which was developed by Bulgarian Haemimont Games studio. The action of this game takes us back in the years 264-146 BC, when the growing Roman Republic met with the resistance of the Phoenician city-state - Carthage.

PC

Spartan
Spartan

Strategy 18 March 2004

Expanded turn-based strategy by Slitherine Studios (creators of Legion and Chariots of War). We are moving into a distant past when the Greeks fought a fierce battle with the Persian Empire.

PC

Battle Mages
Battle Mages

Strategy 26 March 2004

Real-time strategy with cRPG elements, embedded in the realities of the fantasy world. The player becomes a recent graduate of the Imperial School of Mages, who will find a forgotten dwarf artifact and with his help a defeated army of chaos.

PC

War Times
War Times

Strategy 31 March 2004

Real-time strategy implemented in three-dimensional graphic design. The action was set during World War II (European theatre from 1939 to 1945) and allows the player to take part in the biggest battles and campaigns of this conflict.

PC

Full Spectrum Warrior
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.

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Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps
Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps

Strategy 05 April 2004

Tactical RTS to take part in military operations on the North African front of World War II. We can lead both German and British forces. The solo mode offers a long on more than 20 mission campaign. It also did not take away the option of multi-player gameplay.

PC

Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon
Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon

Strategy 06 April 2004

Blitzkrieg: The Fire Horizon is a stand-alone addition to Blitzkrieg's real-time strategy (RTS) produced by Nival Interactive development studio. Enlargement includes a new campaign in which players have the opportunity to become the commander of German troops subordinate to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and take part in World War II battles in Sicily, Normandy and Ardennes, among others.

PC

Mission Barbarossa
Mission Barbarossa

Strategy 12 April 2004

Ostfront Barbarossa is an unofficial extension of the popular Blitzkrieg real-time strategy prepared by the British company Active Gaming.

PC

Battle For Troy
Battle For Troy

Strategy 12 April 2004

An uncomplicated real-time strategy, which in a rather loose way refers to events known from mythology, namely the Trojan War. The player is in charge of one of the two armies that took part in it.

PC

History Channel's Alamo
History Channel's Alamo

Strategy 15 April 2004

A strategic real-time game oriented towards historical realities. "History Channel's Alamo (the second title of the game equally used by its producer is "The Alamo") describes the events that took place during the American-Mexican War (1846-1848).

PC

Crusader Kings
Crusader Kings

Strategy 18 April 2004

A sequel to the 2001 strategy game Europa Universalis II, which focused on a 400 years period between 1419 and 1820. Crusader Kings can be considered a prologue of the previous standalone installment of the franchise, taking place earlier and allowing us to lead the European nations in the years 1066-1419. Like its predecessor, Crusader Kings is a faithful simulation of the period, taking into account diplomatic, social, military, religious and feudal relations.

PC

Universal Boxing Manager
Universal Boxing Manager

Strategy 23 April 2004

Another product of the "managers" type, this time dealing with the topic of professional boxing. As the guardian of several players, the player must take care of their proper training, which will result in high skills in the ring.

PC

Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots

Strategy 27 April 2004

Full extension of the Real Time Strategy (RTS), entitled 'A strategy for the future'. Rise of Nations. Big Huge Games development team headed by Brian Reynolds (designer of the second part of Civilization or Alpha Centauri) is responsible for the development of the add-on.

PC

Fate of the Dragon II
Fate of the Dragon II

Strategy 29 April 2004

The real-time strategy of war takes place in ancient China. The game focuses mainly on huge battles involving thousands of units. The economic layer, on the other hand, was treated with a teddy bear. In addition to solo mode, there is also a multiplayer option available.

PC

COPS 2170: The Power of Law
COPS 2170: The Power of Law

Strategy 30 April 2004

A mix of real-time strategy and tactical gameplay, enriched with cRPG elements and embedded in a futuristic, cyberpunk world.

PC

President Forever
President Forever

Strategy 01 May 2004

Extremely powerful strategy game that will allow you to take part in the fascinating race for the seat of the President of the United States. The program is a continuation of the solutions initiated in President 2000, this time, however, equipped with a whole host of features, which were demanded by fans of the game at that time.

PC

Warlords: Battlecry III
Warlords: Battlecry III

Strategy 17 May 2004

The third part of a series of strategy games with cRPG elements taking place in the magic-filled world of fantasy Etheria. This time players can take part in the great war that takes place between the united races of the north and the southern Ssrathi Empire.

PC

The Boss: La Cosa Nostra
The Boss: La Cosa Nostra

Strategy 17 May 2004

The Boss: La Cosa Nostra is a game combining RTS and simulation. The player will have the opportunity to participate in dark events in the life of the mafia in the United States.

PC

Perimeter
Perimeter

Strategy 21 May 2004

Perimeter is a three-dimensional real-time strategy by the Russian studio K-D LAB. The plot of the game is set in the distant future.

PC

Anno 1503: Treasures, Monsters and Pirates
Anno 1503: Treasures, Monsters and Pirates

Strategy 25 May 2004

Treasures, Monsters and Pirates is the official addition to Anno 1503: The New World, which all enthusiasts of the original have to offer both completely new challenges and the development of old ideas.

PC

Besieger
Besieger

Strategy 28 May 2004

Real time strategy created by Primal Software team, creators of The I of the Dragon. The action was set in the land of fantasy, where two different nations stand to fight.

PC

Wildlife Park: Wild Creatures
Wildlife Park: Wild Creatures

Strategy 30 May 2004

Wild Creatures is a subtitle of a fully-fledged extension to an extensive economic strategy, entitled "The development of a European economy". Wildlife Park, which premiered in May 2003 and allowed players to test themselves as a zoo manager.

PC

Transport Giant
Transport Giant

Strategy 09 June 2004

An economic strategy game developed by JoWooD Entertainment AG. The action starts in 1850 during the great economic boom. The player assumes the role of a newly-established transport company that deals in transporting various kinds of goods and raw materials as well as factory workers. Our task is to dynamically expand our company and forge it into a true transport empire throughout centuries. Transport Giant offers over a dozen varied campaigns set in Europe and in the United States.

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Codename: Panzers - Phase One
Codename: Panzers - Phase One

Strategy 14 June 2004

A real-time strategy with a strong focus on tactical elements as well as some elements known from the cRPG, embedded in the realities of World War II.

PC

Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy
Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy

Strategy 15 June 2004

Altarian Prophecy is an extended addition to the full version of the turn-based strategy, entitled "The best way to make a turn-based strategy". Galactic Civilizations, whose market debut took place in March 2003.

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Front Mission 4
Front Mission 4

Strategy 15 June 2004

Front Mission 4 is a strategic turn-based game in which the most important role is played by great walking machines called mosses. The action takes place in many countries around the world, at some point even in Poland.

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Disciples II: Gallean's Return
Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Strategy 17 June 2004

Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a package of extensions to the 2002 Disciples II: Dark Prophecy strategy. The set includes two official additions - Disciples II: Light Watchdogs and Disciples II: Darkness Servants. Strategy First developers have prepared new campaigns and scenarios, multiplayer maps, as well as a revised AI, a revised player interface and an improved board editor.

PC

Carnival Cruise Lines Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping
Carnival Cruise Lines Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping

Strategy 21 June 2004

Another representative of the famous genre of tycoons, which was created in a small development studio Artex Software, known so far from the unfinished project "Iron Dignity". In "Carnival Cruise Line Tycoon" the player manages a huge and extremely luxurious cruise liner, not only must take care of the proper equipment of the ship, but also effectively promote subsequent cruises, so as to fill the ship with thirsty tourists.

PC

Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus
Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus

Strategy 22 June 2004

Continuation of the excellent tactical game by Massive studio. The authors once again offered real time and a system of clashes that focuses on commanding units and not on expanding the base. Compared to the original, the list of factions was extended and aliens joined the war.

PC

SpellForce: The Breath of Winter
SpellForce: The Breath of Winter

Strategy 25 June 2004

The first official expansion for SpellForce: The Order of Dawn. The plot of The Breath of Winter centers on the demonic prince responsible for the awakening of Aryn the ice dragon, who can destroy the world. The expansion features new environment, equipment and abilities for the protagonist, as well as dozens of main quest missions and side quests. The main story campaign takes about 40 hours to complete.

PC

John Deere American Farmer
John Deere American Farmer

Strategy 28 June 2004

John Deere American Farmer is one of many "tycoons", this time moving the player - as the name suggests - in the reality of large American farms. The user, thanks to producers from the studio Gabriel Interactive plans and builds his own ranch, while taking care of a whole lot of things well known to real ranchers.

PC

Shrine Circus Tycoon
Shrine Circus Tycoon

Strategy 29 June 2004

Shrine Circus Tycoon, as the name suggests, is another game belonging to the genre of "tycoons". This time we take the whole circus under our wings and everything related to it.

PC

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II

Strategy 29 June 2004

A real-time strategy game developed by Best Way. The action of the game takes place in the World War II Europe, while the player assumes the role of a commander of a group of soldiers. Our job is to get through 25 varied missions, in which we control infantry and as mechanized units.

PC

Spartan: Gates of Troy
Spartan: Gates of Troy

Strategy 02 July 2004

An addition to Spartan turn-based strategy based on events for which the (un)indirect reason was the beautiful Helena. In addition to the battle for Troy, the supplement contains scenarios describing the colonization of Greece and earlier famous conflicts: the Ionian campaign, the Battle of Thermopylae and the Roman-Persian campaign.

PC

PureSim Baseball 2004
PureSim Baseball 2004

Strategy 05 July 2004

PureSim Baseball 2004 is another version of the economic-tactical manager of American baseball, created by a small development studio PureSim. The program gives you the opportunity to play the role of director, coach and at the same time manager of one of the MLB teams (Major League Baseball).

PC

War in the Pacific: The Struggle Against Japan 1941-1945
War in the Pacific: The Struggle Against Japan 1941-1945

Strategy 09 July 2004

A World War II turn-based strategy game created by 2BY3 Games. War in the Pacific: The Struggle Against Japan 1941-45 revolves around the war between United States and Japan over the Pacific Ocean area. The game reuses Uncommon Valor engine, which powered the previous game of the studio, but the new installment is much more complicated, expanding available military operations beyond sea battles and including also land and air combat.

PC

Arena Wars
Arena Wars

Strategy 16 July 2004

Arena Wars is a game designed mainly for multi-player games, although lovers of the single game will find something for themselves. The game combines the most important rules and approach to gameplay taken from the RTS with the fast action known from the shooters, which the game developers put emphasis on.

PC

Chain of Command
Chain of Command

Strategy 23 July 2004

Chain of Command is a three-dimensional RTS, set during World War II. The game allows you to take control of U.S. Army troops and take part in a campaign covering North Africa, Normandy and Ardennes.

PC

Holiday World
Holiday World

Strategy 30 July 2004

Holiday World is an economic strategy from the Island Games studio. In this product we are given the role of holiday resort manager, and our main task - as in almost every tycoon - is to earn money under the pretext of meeting customers' desires.

PC

Zoo Empire
Zoo Empire

Strategy 04 August 2004

An economic strategy that allows you to create your own zoo from scratch. Our task is to take care of animals, take care of their health, condition and food, employ staff and animal caretakers and import new species to make our zoo more attractive.

PC

Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War
Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War

Strategy 16 August 2004

Raging Tiger is a rather complicated tactical strategy, the production of which is the responsibility of ProSIM studio. The game in many ways resembles previous titles of the manufacturer, such as Armored Task Force, with which it is fully compatible.

PC

Medieval Conquest
Medieval Conquest

Strategy 24 August 2004

Medieval Conquest is an interesting strategy and economic game, which in some aspects resembles the already famous series The Settlers. Players are at the forefront of a medieval-style, fantastic kingdom, and during the game they have to take care of both repelling hostile attacks and expanding the existing state borders, as well as developing its facilities.

PC

D-Day
D-Day

Strategy 27 August 2004

A real-time strategy published by the British company Digital Jesters. According to what we can read in the title, the program is devoted to one of the most famous invasions in the history of World War II, the landing in Normandy.

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Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2

Strategy 30 August 2004

We will continue to play again the intrepid Olimar, to whom this time a helper, the tireless Louie, has been assigned. And you need to know that this time help will be indispensable.

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Transport Giant: Down Under
Transport Giant: Down Under

Strategy 03 September 2004

An expansion for Transport Giant, created by the developers of the original game – JoWooD Entertainment AG. This time we play in Australia where the rules for developing our company are a bit different. During the game we must cooperate with not only car factories and mines but also with owners of crocodile and ostrich farms.

PC

Icehockey Club Manager 2005
Icehockey Club Manager 2005

Strategy 04 September 2004

Icehockey Club Manager 2005 is one of the few games belonging to the genre of ice hockey managers. As a club manager we have to take care of the budget, as well as the maintenance and development of the stadiums. We are also responsible for setting up team training, buying and selling players and preparing tactics for matches.

PC

Silent Storm: Sentinels
Silent Storm: Sentinels

Strategy 04 September 2004

Silent Storm: Sentinels is an official extension of the full version of the popular turn-based strategy, which premiered at the end of October 2003. Once again, the player becomes the commander of an elite troop of soldiers, performing very dangerous combat tasks.

PC

Age of Mythology: Gold Edition
Age of Mythology: Gold Edition

Strategy 07 September 2004

Age of Mythology: Golden Edition is a special edition based on Greek mythology, a hit real-time strategy, for which the development team of Ensemble Studios is responsible. The package includes Age of Mythology and its official extension Age of Mythology: The Titans, introducing, among others, a new breed - Atlants.

PC

Kohan II: Kings of War
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.

PC

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion

Strategy 07 September 2004

Locomotion is in fact a continuation of the extremely popular strategy and economic game called Transport Tycoon, which was launched in 1994. A huge transport corporation, operating on land and water and in airspace, must therefore be administered again.

PC

The Great Art Race
The Great Art Race

Strategy 09 September 2004

The Great Art Race is a strategy game, according to the creators, created in such a way as to provide pleasant entertainment to all family members, parents and children (similar to board games). Five people can take part in the tournament.

PC

Port Royale 2
Port Royale 2

Strategy 10 September 2004

Port Royale 2 is a continuation of Port Royale's economic strategy published in 2002. The action of the game was set in the realities of the seventeenth-century Caribbean, and the player aims to achieve the greatest possible influence in the New World by all available methods (including trade, piracy, slavery, industry and politics).

PC

Battles In Normandy
Battles In Normandy

Strategy 13 September 2004

Another position in a series of strategies based on the groundbreaking battles of World War II (The Ardennes Offensive, Korsun Pocket and Across the Dnepr) prepared by Matrix Games and Strategic Studies Group. As the name suggests, the game shows the struggles of the Allies and Germans during the landing in Normandy.

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Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete
Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete

Strategy 14 September 2004

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete is a complete set of the turn-based strategy Sid Meier's Civilization III and its two expansions: Play the World and Conquests. Sid Meier's Civilization III is the third installment of the renowned strategy game, where we have the opportunity to create the greatest civilization on Earth. Army commanders gain experience while fighting, making their combat skills more effective.

PC

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Strategy 20 September 2004

A real-time strategy which takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game was released as a result of cooperation between the publisher THQ and Relic Entertainment, the studio known for Homeworld, among other games. The story of Dawn of War focuses on one of the many conflicts in the world of Warhammer. It focuses on Gabriel Angelos – the leader of Blood Ravens chapter of the Space Marines - who tries to stop an Ork invasion on his planet.

PC

Heroes of Might and Magic III: Zlota Edycja
Heroes of Might and Magic III: Zlota Edycja

Strategy 20 September 2004

The complete edition of the fantasy turn-based strategy game by New World Computing, the third — and regarded as the best — installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Apart from the core game, released in March 1991, the set includes two official expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death. Unlike the 2002 collectible edition consisting of three separate products, this edition includes two CDs with an integrated installer containing the game and both of its expansions.

PC

Rome: Total War
Rome: Total War

Strategy 22 September 2004

The third installment in the acclaimed Total War strategy game series developed by Creative Assembly. This time, the player is taken to the period during which the Roman Empire is in its prime. The player participates in historical events, such as the Spartacus slave uprising, the Punic Wars, or Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. The creators faithfully recreated such historical elements as different military units, machines and technologies the ancient nations depended on.

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Outpost Kaloki
Outpost Kaloki

Strategy 29 September 2004

Kaloki Outpost is a science fiction-based, humorous tycoon strategy. The player plays the role of the head of the orbital restaurant and recreation complex, and his task is to receive guests from different corners of the galaxy. The title was produced by NinjaBee studio, a division of Wahoo Studios.

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Knights of Honor
Knights of Honor

Strategy 01 October 2004

An extensive real-time strategy, prepared by the Black Sea Studios development team with an action taking place in the Middle Ages. Our task is to create a powerful empire and conquer hostile nations. In order to achieve this, we must master the art of war, diplomacy and economics.

PC

Evil Genius
Evil Genius

Strategy 01 October 2004

An original strategy and simulation game maintained in the characteristic style of spy thrillers from the 60s and 70s of the 20th century, in which we have the opportunity to become the title "Genius of Evil".

PC

Sudden Strike: Resource War
Sudden Strike: Resource War

Strategy 04 October 2004

Another title that joins the family of famous real-time strategies "Sudden Strike". "Resource War" is at the same time the last product from the series realized with the use of the old engine (used in Sudden Strike I and II) and shown in a two-dimensional environment.

PC

Tin Soldiers: Alexander The Great
Tin Soldiers: Alexander The Great

Strategy 08 October 2004

Turn-based strategy game, whose action focuses on the title character of Alexander III the Great called Macedonian, king of ancient Macedonia since 336 BC. The game tells the story of the most famous conquests of the famous commander.

PC

SuperPower 2
SuperPower 2

Strategy 11 October 2004

SuperPower2 is a continuation of the strategy game, which is a geopolitical simulator based on real data from all over the world. In the new version, the player will be faced with the choice of a specific personality, which will be directed to dominate the globe, using the means available in the 21st century.

PC

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

Strategy 12 October 2004

The second part of the real-time strategy with elements of cRPG, Kingdom Under Fire, from Korean company Phantagram Interactive. After 50 years of peace, another bloody conflict begins and the player has to take matters into his own hands.

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Wildfire (2004)
Wildfire (2004)

Strategy 13 October 2004

Action game in which we play the role of a member of a special firefighting team trying to control the huge forest fires in the United States.

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Worms Forts Under Siege
Worms Forts Under Siege

Strategy 15 October 2004

Another, after Worms 3D, part of a very popular worldwide series dealing with the struggles of virtual worms. In addition to the specific atmosphere and sense of humour known from previous editions, Worms Forts Under Siege offers players a complete novelty in the game - title fortifications.

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National Lampoon's University Tycoon
National Lampoon's University Tycoon

Strategy 24 October 2004

An economic and strategic game showing the crazy world of everyday student life. It is the responsibility of Anarchy Enterprise programming studio, which has been famous for such productions as Aquazots and Ant War.

PC

Rise of Nations: Gold Edition
Rise of Nations: Gold Edition

Strategy 28 October 2004

Rise of Nations: Gold Edition is a package consisting of a basic version of Rise of Nations and a year later release of Thrones and Patriots. Behind the production of both titles is Big Huge Games, which has a next-gen strategy Catan and The Asian Dynasties, an extension to Age of Empires III.

PC

Shopping Centre Tycoon
Shopping Centre Tycoon

Strategy 29 October 2004

Shopping Centre Tycoon is an economic game that belongs to the quite popular sub-genre of tycoons, i.e. programmes simulating the management of various types of establishments, companies or centres.

PC

Medieval Lords: Build, Defend, Expand
Medieval Lords: Build, Defend, Expand

Strategy 29 October 2004

An economic strategy in which the player has to manage a medieval city. It must take care of the proper development of the metropolis, including the economic and technological layer (internal policy), as well as defend it against attacks from its neighbours.

PC

Dragoon: The Prussian War Machine
Dragoon: The Prussian War Machine

Strategy 29 October 2004

Dragoon: The Prussian War Machine is the second in a series of games produced by Shrapnel Games, faithfully imitating the realities of the wars of the 18th and 19th century. This time the authors focused on the figure of Frederick II Hohenzollern, called the Great, who permanently inscribed himself in the history of Prussia as the creator of their power.

PC

Ski Resort Extreme
Ski Resort Extreme

Strategy 31 October 2004

Continuation of the Ski Resort Tycoon series by Cat Daddy Games, a company which became famous on the computer games market thanks to its strategies. Once again, we are given the opportunity to build and run a winter sports centre.

PC

Total Pro Basketball 2005
Total Pro Basketball 2005

Strategy 01 November 2004

Total Pro Basketball 2005 is a representative of a rare species of basketball managers. This is the second part of the title for which Gary Gorski is responsible (the predecessor was Total Pro Basketball 2003).

PC

Axis & Allies
Axis & Allies

Strategy 02 November 2004

Axis & Allies is a powerful real-time strategy (RTS) developed by TimeGate Studios development team (the creator of the well-known Kohan series). The action of the program takes players to the frontline of World War II - the biggest armed conflict of the 20th century.

PC

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

Strategy 02 November 2004

The Lord of the Rings returns! The Third Era has come. An era of chaos and doubt. History has made a circle. Gather your team and embark on another expedition for truth and justice. But beware of the ominous eye - it won't rest until it annihilates you.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 3
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Strategy 02 November 2004

The third part of the well-known strategic-economic RollerCoaster Tycoon series. Its previous editions turned out to be great publishing successes, selling themselves (including additions) in more than seven million copies worldwide.

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I of the Enemy
I of the Enemy

Strategy 05 November 2004

Real-time strategy (RTS) devoid of today's fashionable three-dimensional graphics, similar to the first parts of Warcraft and Command&Conquer games.

PC

Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident

Strategy 05 November 2004

Nexus: The Jupiter Incident (formerly Galaxy Andromeda and Empire Galactica III: Genesis) is a powerful real-time strategy (RTS) that takes place in space.

PC

Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile

Strategy 09 November 2004

Economic strategy (so-called "city-building game") realized by Tilted Mill Entertainment studio, founded by people who once constituted the core of Impressions Games team known for such games as Caesar, Pharaoh and Zeus: Master of Olympus.

PC

Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder
Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder

Strategy 09 November 2004

Rolling Thunder is the second official extension of the popular real-time strategy (RTS) with the action set during the Second World War, "Blitzkrieg", whose market debut took place in mid-2003. Unlike other publishers of this type, this add-on does not require the original version of the program to be installed and is sold as a fully stand-alone product.

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SpellForce: Shadow of the Phoenix
SpellForce: Shadow of the Phoenix

Strategy 12 November 2004

The second official expansion for the well-received SpellForce: The Order of Dawn. After the events of the first expansion, The Breath of Winter, Shadow of the Phoenix introduces a new threat: a mysterious necromancer. He succeeds in enslaving one of the gods and use his power to bring thirteen mages back from the dead — the very ones, who once almost destroyed the world in an apocalyptic disaster.

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Zoo Tycoon 2
Zoo Tycoon 2

Strategy 12 November 2004

A continuation to a popular economic strategy developed by Blue Fang Games. Once again, the players takes on the role of a zoo manager, and the game features about thirty species of animals. Because the animals one breeds require constant supervision, it is necessary to hire adequately-trained staff - animal trainers, cleaners, security; one also needs to hire entertainers for the guests.

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Pyro Tycoon
Pyro Tycoon

Strategy 16 November 2004

Pyro Tycoon is an economic strategy that gives us the opportunity to play the role of pyrotechnics. The overriding goal is precisely to make a great career, from a provincial wholesaler to a global fireworks manufacturer.

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Alexander
Alexander

Strategy 23 November 2004

Alexander III the Great, also called Macedonian, became famous for his conquests to the extent that the film about him, in biographical assumption, was made by Oliver Stone (played in it by Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie, among others). UbiSoft studio has prepared a computer version of this image.

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Fire Department 2
Fire Department 2

Strategy 25 November 2004

Sequel quite successful strategic production studio Monte Cristo, whose main theme was the work of the fire brigade. Fire Department 2 develops everything we could see in its predecessor.

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Space Rangers 2: Dominators
Space Rangers 2: Dominators

Strategy 26 November 2004

Space Rangers 2: Rebelia is a continuation of the real-time space strategy (RTS) published in 2002 by the development team of Elemental Games studio. The action of the game was set 200 years after the events presented in the "one". The player plays the role of a hero, who is supposed to stop rebellious machines, planning to conquer the whole Universe.

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Armies of Exigo
Armies of Exigo

Strategy 30 November 2004

Real-time strategy implemented by the Black Hole Games development team, which consists of great fans of RTS ideas, including some of the best Starcraft players in the world. In line with current trends, AoE expands the standard RTS scheme with elements typical of the cRPG species, and also reduces the importance and impact on a single unit's struggle for the huge masses of clashing troops.

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World War II: Panzer Claws II
World War II: Panzer Claws II

Strategy 03 December 2004

Another strategy played in real time, which we owe to the programmers of Polish development studios Reality Pump and In Images. This time we will move on to the period of World War II (1941-1943) and look in detail at the events on the eastern front, the operations in France and Italy and the Nazi offensive in the Ardennes.

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Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness
Battle Mages: Sign of Darkness

Strategy 04 December 2004

Battle Mages add-on, offering four new campaigns that will see dramatic events rooted long before the Shadow of Warlock appeared in Daenmar. The player will discover the secrets of the defenders of the Crystal, try to stop the dangerous plans of the elves, lead the vengeful Orcs into battle, stand in front of the armies of Chaos, and command a horde of undeads that will sow death and destruction.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth

Strategy 06 December 2004

A real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles. The title takes place in the fantasy universe of Middle-Earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game allows the players to participate in two separate campaigns in which they can lead one of 4 nations: riders of Rohan, soldiers of Gondor, army of Isengard and legions of Mordor. Each nation has its advantages and weaknesses.

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Strength & Honor
Strength & Honor

Strategy 09 December 2004

Strength and Honor is a strategy game, which to some extent resembles the titles from the Total War series. The action takes place shortly after the death of Julius Caesar, when Brutus and Cassius fight to restore the splendour of the Roman Empire, and Queen Cleopatra tries to ensure the well-being of her subjects with the vision of creating a great empire in Egypt.

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Shadow Vault
Shadow Vault

Strategy 22 December 2004

Shadow Vault is a turn-based strategy maintained in a classic convention, for which the Mayhem development team is responsible. The story of the game presents an alternative vision of a world in which people living in the 1940s and 1950s are waging war with envoys of the future who want to prevent the destruction of the planet's ecosystem.

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Sea War: The Battles 2
Sea War: The Battles 2

Strategy 27 December 2004

Sea War is a strategy by Tavex studio. The title is an adaptation of the classic ship game, but the creators decided to introduce a number of innovative elements to diversify the fun. Players can fight battles both at sea and in a more diverse environment, including fantasy and space.

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