The most interesting strategy games released in 2021
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Nebuchadnezzar
Strategy
February 17, 2021
Economic strategy reminiscent of cult titles like Pharaoh or Zeus: Master of Olympus. In Nebuchadnezzar, we take control of the civilization that inhabits the ancient Mesopotamia, and our task is to take care of all aspects of its functioning. The pillar of this production is a feature campaign covering the period from the time when the first people settled on the Euphrates and the Tigers until the conquest of Babylon by Persia in the 6th century BC.
Airport CEO
Strategy
March 4, 2021
An economic tycoon game that enables the player to assume the role of an airport director. The title was developed by Swedish developer Apoapsis Studios, and it challenges the player with designing and expanding a well-working airport complex consisting of many coexisting installations: runways, control towers, bus stops, sidewalks and roads to connect it all, etc. The most important part of the airport is the terminal – the building in which the passengers are checking in, waiting for the plane, visiting bars, shops and toilets. The freedom in designing the look and layout of the terminal enables the player to decide about the placement of each seat and plant. However, the placement of the key objects is most important: information points, security gates, toilets. The player must also hire personnel and cleaners. At some point it is possible to sign contracts with airlines and create air connections with other cities. Arriving planes will bring and take many passengers – each with unique traits and needs.
Stronghold: Warlords
Strategy
March 9, 2021
Another full-fledged installment of Stronghold, a popular strategy game series developed by FireFly since 2001. As always, the game takes us to medieval times, and allows us to assume the role of a lord with a small castle and a poor village at his command. Our job is to grow the area to become a powerful domain. Stronghold Next doesn’t differ much from the previous installments of the series – we are occupied with expanding the village and the titular stronghold, as well as engaging in wars with other lords. However, Stronghold Next contains a number of new elements that have enhanced the gameplay. The game mainly focuses on economic (village management) and military aspects (battles that employ various siege techniques). The players can also design and expand their fortress using a wide range of ready-made elements.
Endzone: A World Apart - Survivor Edition
Strategy
March 18, 2021
Economic strategy from the German studio Gentlymad. We take on the role of the leader of a group of survivors of a nuclear disaster who, after 150 years, leave underground shelters and go to the surface. Our task is to expand the base and take care of the needs of its inhabitants, paying attention to radiation and rapidly changing weather conditions.
Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus
Strategy
March 26, 2021
Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus is a tactical battle game with a turn-based combat system, in which the players engage in battles while controlling giant mechs from the Warhammer 40K Universe. The game offers a wide variety of machines and weaponry. The players can enjoy a single-player campaign, separate battles against the in-game AI and the multiplayer mode.
Black Powder Red Earth
Strategy
March 30, 2021
Network shooter FPP, which takes place on Mars in 2043. The production tells about the adventures of soldiers fulfilling orders for the corporation. The game focuses on multiplayer fun for 16 players. After the fights are over, you can spend your money on more advanced equipment. The creators were going to develop a quite realistic combat model - unfortunately, the game was cancelled.
Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Strategy
March 30, 2021
A direct sequel of the 2004 real-time strategy game from Elixir Studios. The continuation is developed by Rebellion studio, which decided to stick to a proven idea. Evil Genius 2 returns to the titular villain and his malicious plans. The story inspired by classic spy movies offers the same unique humor that first game became renowned for. The most important feature of the gameplay is the development of a secret super base – we build rooms with specific functions while also defending from attacks of law enforcers. We deal with crime fighters by sending out our henchmen, constructing fancy traps and equipping our soldiers with unusual weaponry. All of this is complemented by managing our financial and technological supply base, with our main source of income being more or less complicated missions that throw us to different parts of the world. Evil Genius 2 is the first RTS to use the Asura technology created by the British developers at Rebellion.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Strategy
April 1, 2021
A grotesque strategy game from the developers responsible for such curious projects as Square Brawl and Clustertruck. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator allows the players to control an army of colored humanoids. We spend our money on infantry, archers, pikemen, or siege machines, such as ballistae and catapults. Each battle begins with a planning phase where we can set the formation and tactics employed by our forces, and then watch the results of these decisions in a three-dimensional environment. The physics engine implemented in the game is one of its highlights – the troops’ animations and ragdoll effects, as well as projectile trajectories and impacts are calculated on the fly, creating spectacular, or more often, funny situations. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is characterized by its sterile visuals – angular character models and objects are coated with uniform, very simple textures, which emphasizes the absurdity of the game.
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
Strategy
April 7, 2021
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a strategy set at the turn of the 17th and 19th century, in the realities of the American-British wars. The player takes on the role of fleet admiral of one of the two sides of the conflict. Game-Labs studio is responsible for the production.
The Walking Dead: Survivors
Strategy
April 12, 2021
A strategy for mobile devices set in the popular universe of The Walking Dead. The player's task is to build a prosperous settlement where people can live safely and comfortably. To do so, he collects resources, recruits survivors and constructs buildings.
Secret Government
Strategy
April 15, 2021
A global strategy game in which we play the role of a member of a secret organization straight from conspiracy theories, and our task is to secretly manipulate the course of events around the globe. The game takes place from the 18th century to the present day. Secret Government was developed by the Russian GameTrek studio and released by 1C Entertainment.
Buildings Have Feelings Too!
Strategy
April 22, 2021
A city builder, in which, apart from taking care of the development of the metropolis, the player must also handle the needs of the buildings erected by him/her, which have their own feelings and aspirations. The graphics design of Buildings Have Feelings Too! is reminiscent of the works of painter Laurence Stephen Lowry.
Suspects: Mystery Mansion
Strategy
April 24, 2021
Multiplayer game inspired by the popular Among Us. In Suspects: Mystery Mansion we play as anthropomorphic animals gathered in the title mansion, among which bloodthirsty murderers prowl. The game offers a variety of roles we can take on and game modes.
Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master
Strategy
April 29, 2021
Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master is an original strategy game with RPG and roguelike elements. We take on the role of a newly-born ruler of the underworld who protects dungeons from the temptations of the heroes. The title allows you to play alone or in a multiplayer.
Combat Mission: Cold War
Strategy
April 30, 2021
Combat Mission: Cold War is a new part of the strategy series with roots going back to the turn of the 20th and 21st century. The game takes us to the times of the Cold War and offers three different story campaigns. Game was developed by Battlefront studio.
