Tropico 6
March 29, 2019
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.
One of the installments in the economy strategy game series started in 2001 - Tropico. The game has been developed by Limbic Entertainment - the creators of Might & Magic X: Legacy and Might & Magic: Heroes VII. In Tropico 6, the player assumes the role of El Presidente - the leader of a banana republic. The objective is to manage the country by developing the cities, providing the citizens with jobs, fixing the damage caused by various natural disasters, as well as issuing decrees that shape both domestic and foreign policies. One of the novelties delivered by Tropico 6 is the fact that the action of the game no longer takes place on a single island - instead, the country is spread between multiple islands, all of which have to be managed by the player at the same time. The islands can be connected by bridges and tunnels. The game also features agents, who can be dispatched to various corners of the world to - not entirely legally - obtain blueprints for certain structures, such as the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower. Moreover, the developers decided to allow the players to modify the main palace and appear before the society. During a speech, a player can e.g. make populistic promises.
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Empire: Total War
March 3, 2009
Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, 18th Century.
The fifth installment in the popular strategy game series created by Creative Assembly in 2000. This new game is set in the 18th century, focusing on key events of the period, such as the American Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and the rivalry over the Eastern trade routes. Although the core concept of the gameplay remains the same, the mechanics went through some major alterations, mainly due to the introduction of sea warfare. The game lets you command entire fleets as well as individual ships. Moreover, external factors, e.g. weather conditions, can affect sea battles. Additionally, the game offers improved advisers, as well as new options of trade, diplomacy, and espionage. Due to the widespread use of firearms in the period, new combat tactics have to be used. However, the key elements of the series, the turn-based strategic layer and large-scale battles, remained unchanged.
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Among Us
June 15, 2018
Strategy, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Online, Social Deduction Game, Space Ships, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
Among Us is an unusual online game in which we try to prepare a spaceship for the journey together with other players. We are disturbed by saboteurs hidden in a group. The game was developed by Innersloth studio.
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Cities: Skylines
March 10, 2015
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, PC Game Pass, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
An economic strategy game belonging to the popular genre of city builders. This one was created by the Finnish studio Colossal Order, creators of the Cities In Motion series. The game is a response to the popular SimCity franchise from Maxis Studios. In contrast to the previous titles from the Finns, this one is not limited to public transportation, letting you build up a whole virtual metropolis from scratch. The game is set on maps providing 36 square kilometers of terrain each, where you can build your dream city and take care of its inhabitants by raising new buildings and creating transportation network. Economic aspect is the crucial element to the game – while playing, you have to keep an eye on the city budget, provided by your citizens' taxes, and establish trade contacts with neighboring cities. You also develop means of public transportation to help your citizens get around the city faster. The game features high quality 3D graphics and full mod support.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
October 28, 2008
Strategy, Alternative History, EA Play, Games Workshop, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
After the success achieved by the third installment in the Command & Conquer series, EA Los Angeles began to work on a sequel to the Red Alert subseries developed in parallel with the franchise's main installments. Again, the players are thrown into an alternative reality, where the leaders of the Soviet Union decided to travel back in time in order to make Russia great again. However, apart from the Allied Forces, standing in their way this time is a new superpower established in the eastern part of the globe - the Empire of the Rising Sun. Each of the three entities involved in the conflict received its own story campaign consisting of 9 missions. Importantly, the campaigns can be played both in the singleplayer and co-op modes. Depending on the faction chosen, the player takes control of different, but also unusual, combat units falling into three categories: ground, air and naval ones. Among them, the player will find floating islands, transformable tanks or armed animals, such as dolphins or bears for example. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 once again utilizes the SAGE engine, providing the players with high-quality visuals.
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Jurassic World Evolution
June 12, 2018
Strategy, Dinosaurs, Economic, Movies, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Created by the seasoned developers from Frontier Developments – a studio known for creating the RollerCoaster Tycoon series) – Jurassic World: Evolution is an economic strategy game set in the universe of the Jurassic Park franchise. The action of the game takes the players to the near future, where human scientists managed to develop a technology allowing them to recreate the DNA of prehistoric reptiles. During the game, the player assumes the role of a manager of an amusement park, in which visitors can witness the dinosaurs brought back to life. As befits a tycoon game, the player is tasked with creating and exhibiting new species, as well as taking care of the entire park’s infrastructure, visitors’ security, and a number of additional attractions. The main aspect of Jurassic World: Evolution is economy – all actions taken by the player have to be aimed at the constant development of the park and increasing the venture’s profitability.
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Ixion
December 7, 2022
Strategy, Economic, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Economic strategy of a city builder type, in which we manage a huge space station. In Ixion we have to take care of the infrastructure, develop new technologies, as well as manage the population and face various problems.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert
November 9, 1996
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The continuation of the enthusiastically-received RTS title from the Westwood Studios company. In contrast to the purely fictional storyline of its predecessor, this time the developers have decided to provide the players with an alternative version of reality, in which Stalin decides to “liberate” the world from the hands of imperialists and subjugate it to Soviet authority. After we declare our allegiance we can either assault the West under the red banner or fight in the ranks of the Allies and try to withstand the Soviet onslaught. This decision will have huge impact on our gameplay experience, as both factions have completely unique types of units and armaments, which also results in slightly different playstyles and strategies. The arsenal of doomsday devices which we have at our disposal has also been made much more realistic in comparison to the production’s archetype; however, there is no shortage of various weapon prototypes, such as the Tesla coil which electrocutes nearby enemies. Each of the campaigns consists of fourteen diversified missions, while those looking for an even greater challenge can try their strength in the multiplayer mode.
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Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
July 1, 2003
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
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. However, the Orcs' campaign (separate from the main branch of the plot) deserves to be given special attention, because it lays the groundwork for the planned World of Warcraft MMORPG. It is worth noticing that all the parties involved in the conflict received new characters with their unique skills, as well as new types of units. The player is now capable of hiring neutral heroes and building stores selling magical equipment. Additionally, the expansion introduces new items, buildings and upgrades related to them.
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Total War: Three Kingdoms
May 23, 2019
Strategy, China, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Romance of The Three Kingdoms, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The twelfth main entry in the Total War series of strategy games. For the first time in history, it takes the players to the ancient China, to the times when the country was split into three rival kingdoms. The title combines traits of classic RTS and turn-based strategy game.
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Napoleon: Total War
February 23, 2010
Strategy, Napoleonic Era, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Another installment in a renowned series of spectacular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly since 2000. The game focuses on the character of Napoleon Bonaparte and his military conquests at the turn of the 19th century. The player observes his ups and downs during the Italian, the Egyptian, and the European story campaigns. Completing them allows the player to witness both the rise and the fall of his empire. When it comes to the gameplay mechanics, the game introduces only slight modifications. The game combines all the successful mechanics employed in Empire: Total War with a set of new features, such as the system of army provisions, ship repairs, further extension of diplomacy and the increased role of spies. During the battles, the generals (including Bonaparte himself) are of high relevance, as they are capable of punishing the soldiers and bolstering their spirit. Both the visuals and AI of the units were improved.
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Stronghold: Crusader
September 24, 2002
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Isometric View.
A sequel to Stronghold, an economic strategy game set in the Middle Ages and developed by FireFly Studios in 2001. This time we travel to the Middle East of the crusades period in the late 11th and the early 12th century. The game mechanics are not much different from what fans of the series know and love. The game's biggest innovation is the setting, albeit it features also some minor gameplay adjustment, such as dealing with limited water supplies. The developers offered four campaigns, in which you can lead the crusader army as Richard the Lionheart or command the Arabic soldiers as Saladin. The already wide spectrum of military units was expanded even further, featuring several units unique for each side of the conflict. In addition, the game offers a wider selection of clever siege weapons and defensive measures to be used in battle, a functional scenario editor, and a new Skirmish Mode.
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Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour
September 22, 2003
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, EA Play.
An official expansion for the strategy game Command & Conquer: Generals developed by EA Los Angeles (previously known as EA Pacific). The expansion continues the story from the base game and features 3 new campaigns, each consisting of 5 missions for each side of the conflict. There are new varied tasks to complete, from naval combat to enemy base infiltration. The expansion introduces new buildings (e.g. the internet center), units (such as helicopters and battle motorcycles, and upgrades (Hellfire rockets and chemical suits). The graphics engine SaGE has been improved, which resulted in better weather effects and explosion animations. Apart from the single player mode and the multiplayer mode known from the base game, Zero Hour introduces the challenge mode, in which you fight against 9 armies controlled by 9 AI-controlled generals.
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Desperados III
June 16, 2020
Strategy, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics, Western, 19th Century.
Desperados III is a tactical strategy game and a part of the popular series inspired by the Commandos franchise. The players are controlling a group of five specialists who complete various missions on the Wild West.
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Crusader Kings II
February 14, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the expansive strategy game Crusader Kings, which came to existence in 2004 as a medieval-themed spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis franchise that has been developed for over a decade by Paradox Studios. The game is set in the 11th century, and you play as a prominent Christian noble, who aims to secure a successful future for his house. Throughout the gameplay you have to oversee a a number of areas essential to the development of your kingdom: social and feudal issues, military, diplomacy, and religion. The most noticeable modification, as compared with the previous game, is the developed psychological aspect, giving more weight to social relations and individual motivations of your subjects. Other changes include the introduction of barons who manage provinces, royal spies, increased importance of women, and far-reaching relations with the Church.
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Commandos: Origins
April 9, 2025
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The fourth mainline installment in an iconic series of tactical strategy games. Commandos: Origins portrays the beginnings of the titular commandos, foiling the Germans and Axis forces during World War II.
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Tempest Rising
April 24, 2025
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science fiction RTS inspired by the Command & Conquer series. In Tempest Rising we find ourselves in the middle of a conflict between the Global Defense Force and Tempest Dynasty factions, fighting for control over Earth. The game offers two story campaigns and an extensive multiplayer mode.
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Might & Magic: Heroes VI
October 13, 2011
Strategy, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The sixth main entry in one of the most popular turn-based strategy fantasy games, started by the legendary developer New World Computing in 1995. To refresh the series, the development has been entrusted to the team at Black Hole Games, known from highly-rated RTS games Armies of Exigo and Warhammer: Mark of Chaos. The game takes place 400 years before the events depicted in the previous entry and revolves around an intrigue of Angels trying to re-instill a long-forgotten war. The only ones able to stop its outbreak are the members of the House Griffin, who went separate ways a long time ago, all of them now leading their own factions. Gameplay is a classic combination of turn-based strategy with RPG features, supplemented with some new solutions, like the reputation system, lack of separate screens for each town or the option to convert enemy cities into our own type of stronghold. As per new trends, the game offers astounding, three-dimensional visuals and social options.
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Warcraft III: Reforged
January 29, 2020
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A remastered version of Warcraft III from 2002, which is one of the most popular RTS games in history. The game includes not only the basic version of the original title but also its legendary expansion: The Frozen Throne. The remaster offers refreshed graphics, re-recorded character dialogs and a number of game fixes.
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Stronghold: Crusader HD
November 1, 2012
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
An improved edition of a popular RTS game created by FireFly Studios and originally released back in 2002. The HD edition increases the maximum resolution supported and adds zooming in and out in the isometric view. The game offers the entire content of the original release, supplemented with additional units, scenarios and tactical options introduced in the Stronghold Warchest and Stronghold Crusader Extreme editions. The player assumes the role of a castle's administrator living during the first three crusades. Throughout several single player campaigns, the player completes a series of story missions, familiarizing themselves with subsequent game mechanics. Balancing between prosperous economy and powerful army is the core element of gameplay here. Apart from standard campaigns, the game offers a set of individual scenarios and multiplayer missions for up to 8 players. Beyond the aforementioned technical improvements, the audiovisuals as such were not changed.
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Sudden Strike 4
August 11, 2017
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the series of real-time war strategies started in 2000 by Fireglow studio. After the franchise was taken over by Kalypso Media, the task of creating a new installment was given to the young team from Kite Games. Similarly as previous installments of the saga, Sudden Strike 4 takes place during World War II. In the game the player controls the armed forces of Germany, USA, Great Britain and Soviet Union, participating in battles during three large story campaigns and multiplayer skirmishes. The players can choose from more than one hundred varied units and from large variety of tactical options such as ambushes, using buildings as strong points, calling for air support or taking advantage of tanks' weak points. The greatest novelty introduced in this installment are much larger maps and the addition of nine generals based on historical figures. Their unique abilities can turn the tide of battle.
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Cossacks: European Wars
November 30, 2000
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy game by GSC Game World. Cossacks: European Wars is a title set between 16th and 18th century, when such countries as England, France, Spain, Portugal, Saxony, Prussia, Russia, Venice, Austria, Turkey, and Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were superpowers that shaped the entire Europe. The production lets us lead one of 16 playable nations, every one of them having unique traits, units, inventions, architecture, and so on. Players’ responsibilities include gathering resources, building cities, technological development, raising armies and commanding them in battles. Cossacks: European Wars offers four campaigns that consist of over a dozen missions, including 12 historical ones such as Thirty Years’ War and war for Ukrainian independence. It is also possible to cooperate or compete against other players over the Internet. The gameplay takes place on three-dimensional maps that can be randomly generated on the basis of additional settings.
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Company of Heroes 3
February 23, 2023
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
Company of Heroes 3 is the third installment of the popular series of tactical real-time strategies set in the realities of World War II. This time the campaign focuses on Italy and North Africa.
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
November 9, 2021
Strategy, Dinosaurs, Economic, Movies, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the second installment of the economic strategy series set in the Jurassic Park movie universe. Game was developed by Frontier Developments studio.
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Total War: Pharaoh
October 11, 2023
Strategy, Egypt, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Total War: Pharaoh is a historical strategy game set in the ancient Egypt. The gameplay is divided into two layers - turn-based nation management on a strategic map and real-time battles featuring thousands of units.
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Surviving Mars
March 15, 2018
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Colonization, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A science fiction economic strategy game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Paradox Interactive. The title is a city builder in which the player must design the first human settlement on Mars. Being a manager of a space colony requires the player to take care of many matters - the survival and well being of the colony inhabitants depend on it. The colonists won’t survive for long without access to oxygen and water, and the advanced technology of the colony requires a steady supply of energy. What makes things even harder is the fact that the systems constructed by the player can be broken by environmental conditions: the water tanks can freeze and the solar panels can be deactivated by a sandstorm. Additionally, the agency that sponsored the whole mission has specific requirements – if the player had chosen a profit-driven corporation as a sponsor, then he must remember to create a mine for valuable resources and a system that will transport these resources to Earth. Each inhabitant of the colony is a unique character with specific traits and parameters impacted by his living conditions. A happy colonist can decide to have children while a constantly stressed worker will grow psychical traumas. The title is a sandbox which is partially unpredictable due to the mysteries – events and scenarios inspired by classic science fiction tropes.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm
March 4, 2008
Strategy, Games Workshop, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Warhammer 40,000.
Another stand-alone expansion for the real-time strategy Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War that was released in 2004. The Soulstorm expansion adds one new story campaign for the game. It encompasses the the entire Kaurava system that consists of four planets and three moons. A conflict between nine factions starts in that area. They all intend to examine the eponymous anomaly. The expansion adds two previously unavailable factions. The first one are the Dark Eldar, corrupt pirates and slavers. The second are the Sisters of Battle who are absolutely loyal to the Emperor. In addition to that, each side of the conflict received new units (including, for the first time in the series, aerial vehicles). Multiplayer was improved as well. Now it has new maps and a reward system based on achievements.
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Regiments
August 16, 2022
Strategy, Indie Games, 80s, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.
Regiments is a real-time war strategy game. It shows a fictional conflict fought in 1989 between NATO forces and Warsaw Pact armies.
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Railway Empire
January 26, 2018
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
An economic strategy game created by an experienced studio, Gaming Minds, in which the player becomes an owner of a railroad company. Their task is to take control of the entire market and turn their company into an empire. Since the game takes place in XIX and XX century, the technology of the entire society is constantly changing. The key to success is to not only build new railroads and invest in new trains and train stations but also to use innovative technologies (divided into five historical periods), build factories, buildings in which you can repair your vehicles and provide tourists with attractions. Our competition, controlled by AI, is always on our heels – the fight for keeping our position on the market requires us to hire spies and saboteurs. Railway Empire offers a campaign mode and single missions, in which players must complete very specific goals. In addition to the aforementioned modes the players can also select a free mode that allows them to develop their virtual business without any goals imposed on them.
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Total War: Warhammer
May 24, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
Next installment in the epic strategy game series, introduced by Creative Assembly in 2000. After a series of titles set in different historical periods, the developers decided to take players into one of the most famous fantasy universes, created by the Games Workshop company. In the dark universe of Warhammer, different races constantly fight for power and world domination, unaware of the fact that the real threat comes from a mighty force from the north. The game lets become the leader of one of several races, including humans, orcs, goblins, dwarves, vampires, and others. Disregarding the fantasy elements, the gameplay does not differ significantly from the previous games in the series, with epic real-time battles lying at its core. Between the battles the gameplay switches to a turn-based mode, where on a world map you develop your country, its economy, and establish diplomatic relations with other nations.
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
December 4, 2018
Strategy, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Turn-based.
A 3D tactical adventure game with stealth elements and turn-based combat. During the game, we control a group of mutants searching for the mythical Eden in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Homeworld 3
May 13, 2024
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Space Ships.
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.
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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
March 12, 2013
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The second episode of StarCraft II, a space real-time strategy trilogy by Blizzard Entertainment. The title was distributed as an expansion and requires StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in order to work. The story campaign is focused on the race of Zerg led by Sara Kerrigan, a character from the original StarCraft, who seeks revenge on the Terran emperor, Arcturus Mengsk. In subsequent missions, we will also encounter other famous characters, such as Jim Raynor, the ghost of Nova, and Matt Horner. In the second episode of the trilogy, the developers concentrated primarily on enhancing the multiplayer mode, introducing new units for every race as well as a character progression system and clan support. Some changes were also introduced to the gameplay mechanics — the interface was improved and the RPG elements were emphasized. The enhancements of the graphics engine translate into better graphics, more realistic physics, and spectacular visual effects.
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Company of Heroes 2
June 25, 2013
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
Second part of the highly successful military real-time strategy. Title was developed by Relic Entertainment and released by the SEGA company. Action of Company of Heroes 2 is once again set in the time of World War II. This time, however, players have the opportunity to take part in the events that took place on the Eastern Front. The main single player campaign focuses on commanding the Red Army, while in multiplayer, forces of the Third Reich are also available. Mechanics are based on solutions known from Company of Heroes, but the developers also decided to add new features, including a completely redesigned cover system and atmospheric conditions that affect units' mobility. Game was built on a new graphics engine Essence 3.0, which resulted in impressive visuals.
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Star Wars: Zero Company
2026
Strategy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Tactics, Turn-based.
A turn-based tactical game, created with the help from the former creative director of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2. Star Wars: Zero Company allows us to lead a team of mercenaries during the Clone Wars. We send them on missions, develop the squad and hang out in our base of operations. Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment are behind the development.
Farthest Frontier
October 23, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, The Middle Ages.
An expansive RTS developed by Crate Entertainment- the creators of bestselling Grim Dawn. Farthest Frontier tasks us with developing a settlement from a small wooden village to a thriving city.
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Age of Wonders III
March 31, 2014
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The fourth installment of the fantasy strategy game series created and expanded by Dutch studio Triumph Software. Age of Wonders III takes place in a fantasy world in which various races and factions are fighting for power. The story campaign of the game focuses on rivalry between two of the factions – the Commonwealth Empire and the Elven Court. Gameplay of Age of Wonders III mixes strategy and cRPG features. Players are managing their kingdom, exploring the map, discovering new locations, encountering NPCs and participating in battles. The game offers a few single- and multiplayer modes. In contrast to the previous installments of the series, Age of Wonders III features three-dimensional graphics.
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Project Hospital
October 30, 2018
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Medical, Singleplayer.
Project Hospital is a strategy game developed by independent studio Oxymoron Games. It enables the players to manage a virtual hospital. The title resembles Theme Hospital, a game released during the nineties by famous company Bullfrog.
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Against the Storm
December 8, 2023
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Polish, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A city builder strategy game with roguelike elements. Against the Storm tasks us with building settlements, acquiring resources needed to expand the royal citadel and handle difficult conditions out in the wild.
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Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
February 10, 2025
Strategy, 2.5D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, Terrorism, Top-down, Modern Conflicts.
A continuation of the 2014 tactical strategy game developed by Killhouse Games, which recreates the routines of SWAT anti-terrorist units. The action of Door Kickers 2: Task Force North takes the players to the Middle East, where the player-controlled squad, comprising representatives of many special forces, follows the trace of a dangerous terrorist organization. One observes the action from a top-down perspective and experiences all the events in real time with the option to utilize the active pause system. Like the first installment, the game has been divided into two parts - equally important to carrying out a mission is proper preparation, which includes selecting units with adequate skills and dispatching them properly across the map. The creators introduced many improvements and novelties that make the whole experience even more realistic. Among these, one can find new pieces of gear, the option to operate under the cover of night, jumping through windows, and the new mechanics allowing one to group his units.
Stormgate
August 5, 2025
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An RTS distributed in the free-to-play model, which was developed by veterans from Blizzard Entertainment - the Frost Giant Studios team. In Stormgate we take control over humans or space invaders known as Infernale.
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Frostpunk
April 24, 2018
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Polish, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Steampunk, Survival.
An adventure/strategy game with survival elements by Polish studio 11bit Studios. Frostpunk is set in a fictional icy-cold world, whose climate deeply affected the development of its society. To survive, people rely mostly on steam engines. However, it is not enough, and the society is falling apart, which means it needs to change. The gameplay focuses on the survival aspect, which, unlike in other such productions, means more than gathering and managing resources. Strategic elements are also of great importance, and you also need to make difficult and morally ambiguous decisions. The game features distinct visuals, in which the cold colors of nature are contrasted with the warmer hues, which symbolize the remains of civilization.
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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
March 28, 2007
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, EA Play.
The third full-fledged installment in a series of bestselling strategy games. The series was launched by Westwood and further developed by EA Los Angeles - a team employing the creators of the original game. This third installment reaches back to the roots of the franchise, both in terms of the mechanics and the plot. The game focuses on further developments in the conflict between the Global Defense Initiative and terrorists known as the Brotherhood of Nod. Their ruthless leader by the name of Kane tries to conquer the world using the titular Tiberium - a substance of space origin. The gameplay here is based on a well-proven formula and focuses on resource gathering, base expansion and commanding the player's forces through dynamic, real-time battles. The game offers units that appeared first in the previous installments, such as Mammoth tanks or Orca aircraft. Simultaneously, the visuals were significantly improved, using an upgraded version of the SaGE engine.
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StarCraft: Remastered
August 14, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An upgraded version of the bestselling 1998 RTS game. Both versions were developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Compared to the original release, the game (including the Brood War expansion) features mainly significantly improved audiovisuals. Although the visuals remain two-dimensional, all the graphic elements have become more detailed. Furthermore, the game supports high resolutions (up to 4K), as well as refreshed audio, which also applies to dialogues between characters. Changes were introduced to the game's online component as well - StarCraft: Remastered offers an advanced system of matchmaking, the option to store one's save files in the cloud, quick button re-mapping, and easy access to fan-made maps and replays. The mechanics remain unchanged - the game is a classic RTS, featuring three playable races (the Terrans, the Protoss, and the Zerg). The gameplay is based on gathering resources, building one's base, conducting research, producing units, and fighting enemies - in combat, taking advantage of both the enemy's weak spots and the strong spots of the player's forces, constitutes the key to success. Apart from six story campaigns (two for each of the races), the game offers an extensive multiplayer component with various game modes.
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WorldBox: God Simulator
September 6, 2018
Strategy, 2D, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, God Game, Free-to-play.
God game RTS in which we play as a deity who controls the world. In WorldBox: God Simulator we create the land from scratch and watch the actions of its inhabitants; we can also intervene, sending various plagues to the world.
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Endless Space 2
May 19, 2017
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A continuation of a 2012's highly-rated, turn-based 4X space strategy game by Amplitude studio. The action of Endless Space 2 takes us once again into the distant future where we can take part in a galactic conflict between the great races fighting struggling for control over a fragment of the universe. Both our empire management and battles take place in a turn-based system, and the player's task is to explore the universe, take control of individual planets, create a functioning economy, develop new technologies, and establish trade and diplomatic relations. The military aspect plays a key role in the game, featuring an advanced ship construction module, allowing us to personally choose the individual components of our ship. The game's virtual universe is randomly generated, providing unique adventures and challenges with each new game.
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Steam
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Blitzkrieg
May 13, 2003
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
An extensive real-time strategy in which we take part in the battles of World War II. The creators prepared three campaigns with a total of 21 missions and more than 15 types of units. The game resembles the Sudden Strike series. The production also includes multiplayer mode and map generator.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth
December 6, 2004
Strategy, Fantasy, Movies, Internet, Books, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Lord of The Rings.
A real-time strategy game developed by EA Los Angeles. The title takes place in the fantasy universe of Middle-Earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game allows the players to participate in two separate campaigns in which they can lead one of 4 nations: riders of Rohan, soldiers of Gondor, army of Isengard and legions of Mordor. Each nation has its advantages and weaknesses. The gameplay combines features of classic RTS games, based on resource gathering and base expansion paired with epic fights during which, similarly as in the Total War series, the player controls whole formations of troops and powerful war machines. Heroes with special powers, such as Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli are an interesting addition to the formula. The developers recreated many battles known from the trilogy, including the Battle of Helm’s Deep during which as much as 500 units can appear on the screen simultaneously. Graphics of the title are generated by the engine that was previously used in Command & Conquer: Generals.
Two Point Museum
March 4, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, Singleplayer.
The third installment in a series of humoristic economic strategies. Two Point Museum is about running the titular museum - we must obtain historical pieces, design the rooms, hire employees and pay attention to what museum guests are hoping to see during their visits.
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Steam
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Stranded: Alien Dawn
April 25, 2023
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Colonization, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A strategy game with survival elements, tasking us with building a colony on an alien planet. Stranded: Alien Dawn was developed by Haemimont Games - the developers of Surviving Mars, a similarly themed game, and three installments in the Tropico series.
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