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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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Songs of Silence
Songs of Silence

Strategy 2024 (early access since 23 May 2024)

A hybrid of a turn-based 4X strategy and an RTS, with RPG and card game elements. Songs of Silence takes place in a fantasy world torn apart by war, with the player leading one of the warring factions to lead it to victory.

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SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

Strategy 03 February 2023

SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is a turn-based fantasy strategy game. Player takes the role of a mage who wants to conquer the whole world. In order to do so, he develops his magical abilities, trains armies, conquers new territories and expands his magical knowledge with new spells.

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Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow

Strategy 2024

Broken Arrow is a strategy game, which refers to such games as World in Conflict or Wargame. The project presents the story of a fictional armed conflict between the USA and Russia. It was developed by Steel Balalaika.

PC

Realpolitiks II
Realpolitiks II

Strategy 12 May 2021

The second part of a series of strategy games, in which we are at the head of the chosen country and lead it to global domination. In Realpolitik II it is only up to us to decide whether we will put our trust in the rule of the hard hand and warfare, or whether we respect the principles of democracy and free market law.

PC

Anno 1701
Anno 1701

Strategy 26 October 2006

Anno 1701 is a position that will be of particular interest to lovers of the laborious development and expansion of overseas properties and growing into power through skillful, economical manoeuvres.

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Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete
Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete

Strategy 15 January 2002

A collector’s edition of the third installment in the turn-based strategy fantasy game series which has been developed at New World Computing since 1995. Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete consists of the vanilla game that came out in March, 1999, as well as its two official expansions: Armageddon's Blade and The Shadow of Death (both on separate CDs).

PC

StarCraft: Brood War
StarCraft: Brood War

Strategy 18 November 1998

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.

PC

Dungeon Keeper (1997)
Dungeon Keeper (1997)

Strategy 26 June 1997

An innovative real-time strategy game set in a fantasy universe. Dungeon Keeper was created by Peter Molyneux’s Bullfrog Productions, the studio known for the Populous and Syndicate series. Unlike many dungeon crawlers popular in 1990s, Dungeon Keeper does not put you in the shoes of an adventurous hero, instead letting you play as a demonic lord of dungeons. Your main task is building an expansive net of dungeons and defending them from raiding heroes.

PC

Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves
Disciples II: The Rise of the Elves

Strategy 25 November 2003

The third, official extension to the world-famous turn-based strategy called Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, introducing some interesting novelties to the original, including the playable Elven race.

PC

Mech Commander
Mech Commander

Strategy 21 August 1998

An unusual real-time strategy embedded in the Battle-tech universe, in which we take control of the powerful combat machines - the mosses. The game focuses on the tactical side of the clashes. There are no options for building a base and obtaining raw materials. Instead, our task is to skillfully control the battle groups.

PC

Old World
Old World

Strategy 01 July 2021

A turn-based 4X strategy inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series, in which we lead an ancient dynasty and try to make the country ruled by it a world powerhouse. The main designer of Old World is Soren Johnson, who also designed Civilization IV.

PC

Stargate: Timekeepers
Stargate: Timekeepers

Strategy 23 January 2024

A tactical real-time strategy set in the Stargate universe. The Polish studio CreativeForge Games, a developer of games such as Hard West and Phantom Doctrine, is behind the development of Stargate: Timekeepers.

PC

New Cycle
New Cycle

Strategy 18 January 2024

New Cycle is a city builder with survival elements inspired by Frostpunk and Anno. We play as the leader of a settlement, trying to survive after an apocalyptic disaster that destroyed the world's technology and turned the Earth inhospitable.

PC

Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific

Strategy June 2024

A highly complex turn-based strategy, allowing to take part in military actions in the Pacific region during World War 2. Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific belongs to a series started in 2002, offering battles taking place on maps with grids of hexagonal fields.

PC

The Magical Mixture Mill
The Magical Mixture Mill

Strategy 27 March 2024

The Magical Mixture Mill is a combination of an economic strategy and a simulation game, tasking us with running a potion shop in a fantasy world. The player must explore the world in search of ingredients and create complex systems automatically producing goods.

PC

Homeworld 3
Homeworld 3

Strategy 13 May 2024 (early access since 10 May 2024)

The third full-fledged part of the cult RTS game series set in space. The game was created by Blackbird Interactive studio, founded by the co-creator of the first part, which has previously developed Homeworld Remastered Collection and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.

PC

Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics

Strategy 28 April 2020

A tactical spin-off of the Gears of War series, developed by The Coalition and Splash Damage studios. The main character of Gears Tactics is Gabe Diaz, who 10 years before the events of first part of the cycle intends to stop the victorious march of Locusts through the planet Sera.

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Total Annihilation
Total Annihilation

Strategy 12 September 1997

Total Annihilation is a real-time strategy (RTS) in science fiction climates created by Chris Taylor and Cavedog Entertainment's development team. The plot of the game depicts a galactic conflict between the two factions, Core and Arm, which has lasted for thousands of years and led to the collapse of both civilizations. The player takes control of the survivors of the army of one side, trying to recreate the former military potential and eventually tip the scales of victory.

PC

Praetorians
Praetorians

Strategy 28 February 2003

Praetorians is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) prepared by the Pyro Studios development team specializing in this genre. The action of the game was set in Antiquity, and the player directs the actions of one of the three available nations - Romans, Gauls or Egyptians, trying to wisely manage military resources and use the skills of individual units and the combat equipment acquired during the game.

PC

Rome: Total War - Alexander
Rome: Total War - Alexander

Strategy 19 June 2006

The second official expansion to Rome: Total War, a game developed by Creative Assembly in 2004. This time you assume the role of one of the most prominent strategist in the course of the centuries – the titular Alexander the Great who, due to his outstanding conquests, went down in history as one of the greatest leaders. The completely new campaign plays a crucial role in this extension – you can re-enact the biggest successes achieved by the legendary Macedonian ruler.

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Commandos 3: Destination Berlin
Commandos 3: Destination Berlin

Strategy 15 October 2003

The third installment in a series of tactical strategy games set in the World War II, as always created by Spanish developer Pyro Studios. Commandos 3: Destination Berlin places you as the leader of a six-men squad of special soldiers, whom the fans know from the first game in the series. Each of them has unique skills and specialization. The game offers 20 varying missions, split into four mini-campaigns: London, Normandy, France and Germany, and Stalingrad.

PC

Faces of War
Faces of War

Strategy 08 September 2006

A sequel to Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, a well-received real-time strategy game released in 2004. Faces of War was developed by Best Way, the creators of the game's predecessor, and the production doesn't differ much in terms of gameplay mechanics. Faces of War features campaigns (one for each country: US, United Kingdom, Soviet Union and Third Reich), each of them involving an array of varied tasks. You get a specific number of troops, which you can issue orders to.

PC

Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon

Strategy 14 March 2001

Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon is a real-time strategy created by Overmax Studio. The action of the game was set in the second century AD. Players take on the role of rulers of one of the three kingdoms fighting to take control of China. In accordance with the genre convention, the game focuses on building up the economic base and creating an army that will defeat the opponents.

PC

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Strategy 12 June 2012

A stand-alone expansion pack for Sins of a Solar Empire - a project developed by Ironclad Games, combining elements of real-time strategy with 4X mechanics. The expansion continues the story of the great galactic conflict. A group of citizens starts the titular rebellion, having grown tired of the war. Three groups of rebels are established as each one secedes from the corresponding party involved in the conflict.

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