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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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Evil Genius 2: World Domination
Evil Genius 2: World Domination

Strategy 30 March 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.

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Blitzkrieg 2
Blitzkrieg 2

Strategy 23 September 2005

Sequel, a popular real-time strategy (RTS), whose market debut took place in May 2003. The action of the program takes the player to the frontline of World War II, where as the commander of the army of one of the four fighting factions (to choose from: Germany, Great Britain, the USSR and the United States) he must lead his subordinate troops to victory.

PC

World in Conflict
World in Conflict

Strategy 18 September 2007

World in Conflict is a real-time strategy game designed by the creator of the cult series Ground Control. The developers from the Swedish company Massive Entertainment enabled the players to assume the role of a military commander and to participate in a global military conflict.

PC

Anno 2070: Deep Ocean
Anno 2070: Deep Ocean

Strategy 04 October 2012

An official expansion for the 2011’s economic simulation game, Anno 2070, developed cooperatively, just like the vanilla game, by two German studios: Blue Byte Software and Related Designs. Deep Ocean introduces a new civilization level, thanks to which the technological faction was enriched with a previously unavailable social class of geniuses.

PC

Tropico 5
Tropico 5

Strategy 23 May 2014

The fifth installment in the popular series of economic strategy games developed by studio Haemimont Games, which is responsible for the franchise since the third entry in the series. The game makes the player a leader of a small tropical island, responsible for governing it all the way from the colonial age through modern times and to the near future. Your tasks will be, as usual, to develop the city and take care of its industry and economy.

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Banished
Banished

Strategy 18 February 2014

Banished is a real-time economical strategy game, the first one developed by Luke Hodorowicz, the founder of the independent studio Shining Rock Software LLC. The player controls a small group of people exiled from their home country, who are trying to settle down in a new place and create the foundations of a powerful kingdom. The task calls, first and foremost, for ensuring the survival of a small society, and then managing its development.

PC

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings
The Settlers: Heritage of Kings

Strategy 08 February 2005

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings is another entry in the popular saga of unusual strategy economic games that started in 1994. Contrary to the previous entries in the series, the new episode features detailed, fully three-dimensional graphics.

PC

Builders of Greece
Builders of Greece

Strategy 2025 (early access since 27 February 2024)

Builders of Greece is a classic city builder strategy, set in the times of ancient Greece. The player's task is to build a well-functioning city and take care of the needs of its inhabitants.

PC

Headquarters: World War II
Headquarters: World War II

Strategy 11 April 2024

Headquarters: World War II is a turn-based war strategy game that focuses on recreating The Battle of Normandy. The game takes a realistic approach to its subject matter and offers both single player and multiplayer modes.

PC

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Strategy 03 July 2002

Third part of a classic real-time strategy series set in fantasy world started in 1994 by Blizzard studio. It takes us once again to the land of Azeroth known from previous games, where forces of humans, orcs, and night elves face invasion of undead known as Plague. Gameplay features mechanics typical of the series, but there are still some novelties. The most important is the introduction of heroes for every race, who gain experience and new special abilities that help us during battles.

PC

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos
Warhammer: Mark of Chaos

Strategy 14 November 2006

A fantasy real-time tactics game by Black Hole Games, and a part of the Warhammer universe created by Games Workshop. Its main element is a complex story campaign centered on the war with the Hordes of Chaos, shown from four different points of view, those of the four sides of the conflict: the Empire, the High Elves, the Hordes themselves, and the rat-like Skaven.

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

Eador. Masters of the Broken World
Eador. Masters of the Broken World

Strategy 19 April 2013

A fantasy turn-based strategy game inspired by such series as Heroes of Might & Magic and Disciples. Eador: Masters of the Broken World takes place in the titular world which has fallen apart into numerous pieces scattered across the whole galaxy. Each piece is ruled by a different ruler. The player assumes the role of one of such rulers, embarking on a quest to defeat the rivals and unite all the lands.

PC

Dungeons 4
Dungeons 4

Strategy 09 November 2023

The fourth installment in an RTS series inspired by Dungeon Keeper. Dungeons 4 has us playing as the dark lord, aiming to conquer the fantasy world. The game supports singleplayer and co-op.

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished

Strategy 14 March 2024

A sixth expansion for the refreshed version of Age of Empires II. AoE II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished offers 19 new scenarios, as well introduces new leaders, stories and gameplay mechanics. Some of them were inspired by the works of the fans.

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Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power
Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power

Strategy 2024

The third big expansion for the best-selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power focuses on the Byzantium Empire and introduces new ways of ruling the lands, new social advancements and lifestyles for those without any land of their own.

PC

Tempest Rising
Tempest Rising

Strategy 2024

A science fiction RTS inspired by the Command & Conquer series; we find ourselves in the middle of a conflict between three factions, with control of Earth at stake. Tempest Rising offers two story campaigns and an extensive multiplayer mode.

PC

Ancestors Legacy
Ancestors Legacy

Strategy 22 May 2018

Ancestors Legacy is a complex real-time strategy game developed by the Polish independent studio Destructive Creations. The game takes place in Medieval times and its single player campaign is based on the actual historical events. We can play as one of the four available factions: Slavs, Germanic peoples, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons. In terms of gameplay, Ancestors Legacy focuses on large-scale battles.

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Weedcraft Inc
Weedcraft Inc

Strategy 11 April 2019

Weedcraft Inc. is an economic strategy set in the modern United States, in which we manufacture and distribute cannabis. While having fun we have to grow plants, manage staff, serve customers and deal with competition and politicians.

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Call to Arms
Call to Arms

Strategy 27 April 2018

A military real-time strategy with action game features, developed by Digitalmindsoft, the studio that created the popular Men of War series together with Best Way. Unlike the aforementioned series, Call to Arms takes place in modern times, giving us access to weaponry used by present armies (e.g. M1 Abrams tank or the Humvee).

PC

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Pirates of the Savage Sea
Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Pirates of the Savage Sea

Strategy 12 July 2012

The first expansion to Might and Magic: Heroes VI, which was released in the autumn of 2011 and was developed by the Black Hole Games studio; unlike the vanilla version, the new production has been created by the team at Limbic Entertainment. The story of the Pirates of the Savage Sea takes place a year after the events known from the base version of the campaign.

PC

Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome
Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome

Strategy 20 June 2006

Imperivium III: The Great Battles of Rome is a real-time strategy enriched with RPG elements, focusing on the theme of ancient Rome. The creators of the game are the authors of the third and fourth part of the popular series of economic strategies Tropico.

PC

Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory

Strategy 30 November 2007

The third installment in the popular RTS game series set in the period of World War II and developed by Fireglow. Even though the game utilizes the framework created for the previous installments in the series, the authors decided to implement a number of changes, improvements, and fresh solutions, the most prominent being a new graphics engine.

PC

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

Strategy 27 April 2001

Developed by Spellbound Entertainment, the game is a tactical strategy western-style game based on the mechanics of the popular Commandos series. The action of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive takes place in the Wild West and during the game we control a team led by gunslinger John Cooper and consisting of six cowboys with different skills. In the team there are: a simple bandit, an expert in explosives, a barber who can heal minor wounds, a poker player and an experienced gambler.

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