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Released PC Strategy Video Games

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A list of Released Strategy video games for PC sorted by composite score.

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’. more

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Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2

9.4 Game Score

An expansive turn-based strategy game that takes us to the Eastern Front of World War II. In Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2, three massive campaigns and seven smaller scenarios await checking out.

Battle Brothers
Battle Brothers

9.3 Game Score

A combination of a turn-based strategy and an RPG, developed by Overhype Studios. Battle Brothers takes the player to a medieval-like low-fantasy world, where they become a leader of a mercenary band. The player can have up to 12 fighters under their command, and each of them has a portrait, name and a backstory, apart from a set of features that affect their stats and capabilities on the battlefield.

Gary Grigsby's War in the West
Gary Grigsby's War in the West

9.3 Game Score

Another installment in the turn-based strategy war game series by 2BY3 Games, led by the genre veteran Gary Grigsby. In contrast to its predecessor, War in the West is set on the Western Front of World War II, beginning in July 1943 and the Allied invasion on Sicily and Italy, following with the battles in France, and ending with the assault on Germany in August 1945.

Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV

9.2 Game Score

The fourth installment in a highly popular strategic game franchise - Europa Universalis. The title was developed by Paradox Development Studio. In accordance with the tradition of the series, Europa Universalis IV lets you command and develop a chosen nation over the course of several centuries. This time the historical framework spans from 11 November 1444 to 2 January 1821. The gameplay is based on classic solutions of the 4X genre (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate).

Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

9.2 Game Score

An official expansion pack for the third installment in the series of classic RTS games set in a fantasy world and developed by Blizzard Entertainment since 1994. The story of the expansion is set in the world of Azeroth, several months after the battle for mount Hyjal. The plot here is centered around the trials to find Ner'zhul - the lord of the Undead, who has remained inside a frozen tomb in Northrend. The players receive four new campaigns for each of the four available races.

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

9.2 Game Score

The third installment in a popular series of turn-based strategy games set in a fantasy universe and developed by New World Computing. After the death of king Gryphonheart, Erathia was brought to its knees by the dark forces of Nighon and Eofol. Gryphonheart's daughter - Queen Catherine, the ruler of Enroth. returns to her homeland in order to unite her compatriots in the fight against the forces of evil.

RimWorld
RimWorld

9.2 Game Score

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.

Stellaris: Distant Stars
Stellaris: Distant Stars

9.2 Game Score

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.

Throne of Lies: Medieval Politics
Throne of Lies: Medieval Politics

9.2 Game Score

A title combining the features of a strategy game and an RPG, inspired by social role-playing games. In Throne of Lies: The Online Game of Deceit, players take on the role of representatives of divided factions fighting for influence in a fantastic kingdom. Our task is to manipulate the others and convince them to be right, and thus to eliminate the opponents and lead to the victory of our group.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front
Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front

9.2 Game Score

A tactical combat simulation set during WWII. The game was developed by Graviteam, which has already produced several similar productions. This time the player leads the German or the Russian army in the battles taking place near the eponymous Mius river during 1943. The game offers two large-scale military operations, the course of which is influenced by the decisions made by the player and the game's advanced AI.

Stellaris: Apocalypse
Stellaris: Apocalypse

9.1 Game Score

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.

Homeworld
Homeworld

9.1 Game Score

Developed by Relic Entertainment, a Canadian studio, the real-time strategy takes place entirely in three-dimensional space. Set in the distant future, the story of the game tells about the fate of the human race Kushan, living on the desert planet Kharak.

StarCraft: Brood War
StarCraft: Brood War

9.1 Game Score

An official expansion pack for the excellent real-time strategy by Blizzard Entertainment set in a science fiction setting. The action of StarCraft: Brood War takes place after the events of the base game. Even though the Overmind has been destroyed, the Zerg still pose a threat, and a new danger emerges. The central character of the expansion, around whom most of the story revolves, is Sarah Kerrigan – a Terran infected by the Zerg. She became the most powerful Overmind – the Zerg Queen.

Lobotomy Corporation
Lobotomy Corporation

9.1 Game Score

A strategy game inspired by movies such as Cabin in the Woods and Warehouse 13, in which the player assumes the role of a manager of monsters. The game was developed by an independent studio known as Project Moon.

Stellaris: Ancient Relics
Stellaris: Ancient Relics

9.1 Game Score

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.

Total War: Shogun 2
Total War: Shogun 2

9.0 Game Score

Seventh main installment in the popular series of strategic games and the sequel to Shogun: Total War. Once again, the action takes place in the 16th century in feudal Japan. You take control of one of the clans and begin making efforts to be honored with the privilege of ruling the whole country as the new shogun. To accomplish that goal you need to manage diplomacy, military operations and economical development of your territories.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

9.0 Game Score

A sequel to a bestselling RTS game released by the Blizzard company in 1998. The story of the second game was split into three separate episodes; Wings of Liberty is the first installment in the trilogy, focusing on Terrans. In the game you meet an old acquaintance - Jim Raynor. Deemed a rebel, now he fights with Zerg forces, who seem to be interested in a mysterious artifact. He also encounters the powerful and mysterious race of Protoss.

Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier's Civilization V

9.0 Game Score

An extensive turn-based strategy game that came out as the fifth installment in the Civilization series, a popular franchise created by Sid Meier. Sid Meier's Civilization V was developed by Firaxis Games Studios supported by the publishing company Take Two Interactive. In accordance with the tradition of the series, player becomes the leader of a selected nation and leads it throughout a period of several thousand years.

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World

9.0 Game Score

The second expansion pack (after Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings) for Sid Meier's Civilization V - a bestselling strategy game. Created by Firaxis Games, the expansion enriches the core game with 9 playable civilizations, 8 new wonders, a complex system of ideology, an ability to advance culture, as well as with new political systems and technologies. Furthermore, Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World offers two additional scenarios.

Stonehearth
Stonehearth

9.0 Game Score

A sandbox economic strategy game developed by Radiant Entertainment, a debuting studio employing a team of two. The game is set in a medieval realm featuring fantasy elements, and the task of the players is to build a village and transform it into a vibrant city. In order to do this, it is necessary to collect raw materials and food as well as take care of the residents' safety. Thus we can focus our development on army, trade, or religion, or combine elements of different strategies.

UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994)
UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994)

9.0 Game Score

A turn-based strategy game, with RPG and simulation elements, developed by Microprose. The story of UFO: Enemy Unknown takes place in an alternate reality of the year 1999, where the players take on the role of the leader of X-COM, an organization created to prevent potential alien threats. When reports from many corners of the world come in about numerous missing people, terrorized cities and hideous genetic experiments - X-COM soldiers have to move in.

Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943
Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943

9.0 Game Score

A strategy game developed by Graviteam, a developer known from numerous games offering a believable tank warfare experience. The action takes place between 1942 and 1943 during the Tunisian Campaign which was an Allied attempt to defeat Axis forces stationed in North Africa.

Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns
Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns

9.0 Game Score

Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns is an expansion to a strategy game developed by Paradox. This is not a standalone DLC, as it requires the base game to work and it expands the naval aspects of the game by implementing new options for designing and upgrading ships. Moreover, the game introduces new sea routes.

Myth II: Soulblighter
Myth II: Soulblighter

9.0 Game Score

The sequel to Bungie Software's tactical fantasy strategy in which the combined forces of different races faced off against the sinister forces of darkness. The game's background was presented in the form of one of the participants' diaries, making the whole story understandable for those who have not had to deal with the original.