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Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
Strategy 17 November 2016
Another installment in a series of complex strategy games set during the Second World War. The game gives an opportunity to take command of one of the great military powers - either the Allies or the Axis. Once the player has picked a side, they can go through a single player campaign or several minor scenarios. The in-game maps are covered with a hexagonal grid and the gameplay is turn-based. Individual skirmishes take place on land, at sea, but also in the air.
Europa Universalis IV: Third Rome
Strategy 14 June 2017
One of the many DLC packs for the fourth installment in the history-based strategy games series from Paradox Interactive, Europa Universalis. The expansion entitled Third Rome is the first of the so-called Immersion Packs, which focus on expanding specific options in individual regions of the world. In this case we are dealing with Russia, the eponymous Third Rome, a spiritual successor to Byzantine Empire.
Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon
Strategy 16 November 2017
Crusader Kings II: Jade Dragon is an expansion to the popular 2012 historical strategy game developed by Paradox Development. In order to work, this add-on requires the base game. Jade Dragon implements China into the game – albeit as an unplayable faction; however, it serves as an outside empire, which indirectly affects the turn of events, especially within India and Transoxiana.
Europa Universalis IV: Cradle of Civilization
Strategy 16 November 2017
Another one of the numerous expansions to the popular turn-based strategy game Europa Universalis IV developed by Paradox Development Studio. Cradle of Civilization focuses on expanding features related to the Middle East and Muslim empires.
Hearts of Iron IV: Waking the Tiger
Strategy 08 March 2018
The third expansion to strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. Developers introduced new content for China and modified national objective trees for Japan and the Third Reich, allowing e.g. to remove Hitler from power and the German Empire.
Galactic Civilizations III: Intrigue
Strategy 11 April 2018
Intrigue is the third large expansion for the turn-based space strategy game Galactic Civilizations III. The add-on expands the political layer of the game and offers the option to form different types of governments, add a galactic market with independent traders, and introduces multiple new technologies.
Stellaris: Ancient Relics
Strategy 04 June 2019
The seventh expansion to the Stellaris space strategy, in which we discover the secrets of the ancient races. The main theme of the add-on are civilizations of the Precursors, which we get to know thanks to archaeological excavations.
Europa Universalis IV: Emperor
Strategy 09 June 2020
Emperor is the 13th major add-on to Europa Universalis 4. As with previous expansions, Paradox Development Studio is also responsible for this title. DLC focuses on developing mechanics related to religion.
Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn
Strategy 21 September 2017
Stellaris: Synthetic Down is an expansion to 4X strategy Stellaris from Paradox Development Studio focused on enhancing content of the game with revolutionary changes to gameplay. DLC requires the base version of Stellaris and enriches it with the option of playing as the machine empire – a civilization consisting solely of robots.
Stellaris: Apocalypse
Strategy 22 February 2018
The fourth expansion for the well-received space strategy game by Paradox Interactive. The main feature of the DLC are huge units, including the mighty Colossi that can destroy whole planets. The expansion also adds new bonuses, additional career paths for the more peaceful players, and space pirates.
Stellaris: Distant Stars
Strategy 22 May 2018
An expansion to a strategy game called Stellaris. The Distant Stars add-on features new scenarios, additional technologies, new planetary systems, and gigantic beings from far reaches of the universe.
Stellaris: MegaCorp
Strategy 06 December 2018
Another expansion for Stellaris, the popular 4X space strategy game by Paradox Interactive studio. MegaCorp introduces the ability to play the role of CEO of an interstellar corporation, as well as a number of new mechanics.
Stellaris: Federations
Strategy 17 March 2020
Stellaris: Federations is an expansion to Paradox's in-house strategy for managing space empire. The add-on focuses on the development of diplomacy and title federations.
Stellaris: Utopia
Strategy 06 April 2017
A standalone expansion for Stellaris – a 4X strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. The Utopia expansion introduces an array of innovations and improvements, the first and foremost being an option of building so-called megastructures. This enigmatic name stands for giant, ring-shaped artificial worlds or even ones resembling a Dyson sphere, i.e. massive construction that completely encompasses a star and efficiently consumes all the energy emitted by it.
Stellaris: Leviathans
Strategy 20 October 2016
A story expansion to Stellaris – a space real-time strategy game developed by Paradox Development. The greatest novelty in comparison to the base version of the game is a story campaign titled “War in Heaven” in which the player participates in a conflict between the Fallen Empires.
Strategic Command: World War I
Strategy 05 December 2019
Strategic Command: World War I is a turn-based war strategy that presents all stages of the First World War in a realistic way. The title offers three large campaigns for a single player, allowing you to take on the role of the commanders of both sides of the conflict, as well as the possibility of online multiplayer and in the "hot-seat" mode.
Age of Civilizations
Strategy 23 September 2014
A turn-based strategy game, in which we lead a civilization of our choice to dominate the world. Age of Civilizations is about waging wars, conquering new provinces and defending existing territories, as well as forming alliances with other countries.
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade
Strategy 04 May 2017
Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade is an expansion to Galactic Civilizations, a turn-based 4X strategy game developed by Stardock. The expansion offers a new campaign, the titular Crusade. We learn that the human empire is no longer interested in diplomatic actions towards the alien races and decides to use force to mark their presence in the galaxy.
Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven
Strategy 06 April 2017
One among many DLCs for 2013 Europa Universalis IV by Paradox Interactive. Mandate of Heaven is focused on East Asia, especially on the Chinese Ming dynasty, Japan, and Manchurian tribes. Playing these factions, we can count on significantly more interesting experiences that are rich in detail, options, and unique events that are absent in the core game. The expansion introduces 50-year periods of prosperity and top power that can be achieved by meeting specific requirements.
Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die
Strategy 19 July 2016
The first expansion to the advanced strategy game Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations released by Matrix Games and Slitherine. Command Live: Old Grudges Never Die focuses on the civil war in Syria. The player takes control of forces of either Russia or Turkey and joins the conflict. Depending on which nation the player selects, various tasks will await him. Turkey must protect its air space but can't start the war on its own or threaten the Russian soldiers.
Europa Universalis IV: Rights of Man
Strategy 11 October 2016
An add-on for Europa Universalis IV, created by Paradox Interactive studio. The expansion requires the base game to be installed. The core of the gameplay hasn't changed, but a lot of new features, tweaks and new functions have been included. Novelties include Great Power mechanics – a special functionality, that gives access to new influence mechanics once you choose one of the great nations.
Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
Strategy 15 December 2016
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II.
Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics
Strategy 07 March 2017
A DLC for Crusader Kings II, developed by Paradox Interactive – a studio known from many successful strategy games, including Stellaris or Hearts of Iron IV. The add-on focuses on religious organizations, including public ones, as well as secret cults that hide from the rest of the society. As the time goes, certain groups can rise to prominence, achieving more influence.
Crusader Kings II: The Reaper's Due
Strategy 25 August 2016
The 12th expansion for 2012’s grand strategy game by Paradox Interactive, Crusader Kings II. In The Reaper’s Due, the developers focused on historical epidemics such as the Black Death which was the plague that gathered a bloody harvest in 13th century Europe. Therefore, the add-on introduces several new mechanics. The most important ones are obviously diseases that spread throughout the map of the continent.