Empire of Sin
December 1, 2020
Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Gangster, Historical, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Paradox Interactive's strategy to lead a mafia organization in Chicago in the age of Prohibition. In Empire of Sin, a player must both manage the economic side of criminal activity and command gangsters in turn-based tactical battles. The production is developed by the Romero Games studio, headed by the famous John Romero.
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Europa Universalis V
November 4, 2025
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The fifth main installment of the best-selling grand strategy series from Paradox Interactive. Europa Universalis V brings a lot of improvements and new features compared to EU4, including expanded diplomacy, more advanced economy, as well as changes to military and logistics.
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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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Endless Space
July 4, 2012
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A science-fiction turn-based 4X strategy game and a debut of Amplitude, a studio created by former employees of EA and Ubisoft. The game takes place in the distant future, in a galaxy inhabited by 8 rivaling civilizations. The player assumes the role of one of them and is tasked with leading his faction to domination over the others. The gameplay focuses on exploration of a randomly generated galaxy, developing economy, technology and diplomacy. The game also features epic battles of powerful armadas of spaceships which can be freely modified – the player can decide about the ship's engine, weapons and other systems. The skirmishes – similarly as the whole game – are turn-based and the player’s actions are limited to supporting his troops or weakening the opponent with special action cards. Heroes, who can belong to one of five different classes with unique technology trees, have direct control over our fleets.
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Stronghold: Crusader Extreme
May 28, 2008
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
A refreshed version of Stronghold Crusader, a 2002 strategy game. The new edition was developed by the creators of the original game – Firefly Studios. The game starts when the story of the first Stronghold ended and player is once again moved to the times of the medieval crusades that were supposed to reclaim the holy city of Jerusalem from the hands of the infidels. The player is tasked with creating a powerful army of knights and leading it against the infidels from the East. Gameplay mechanics haven’t changed, only new tactical options were introduced, giving the player greater control over the battle. New maps and units that once were available only in special edition of the game were added as well. The new edition uses improved engine of the original title, allowing for up to ten thousand units to fight simultaneously. The game has improved compatibility with newer operating systems.
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Timberborn
March 12, 2026
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Polish games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Animals.
Timberborn is a Polish economic strategy from the genre of city builders with survival elements, in which our goal is to create a thriving town inhabited by beavers. The game was developed by Mechanistry studio.
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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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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
December 6, 2016
Strategy, Historical, Ninja, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics, 17th Century.
A tactical real-time strategy game inspired by the Commandos series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is set in Japan in 1615. The new shogun decided to enforce peace in the entire country which requires him to silently eliminate all the opposition that may dream of rebelling against him. To achieve this, he asks a group of five specialists who deal in murder, sabotage, and espionage. It is the team that the player will lead in the course of the campaign that consists of over a dozen extensive missions. In Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, the action is presented from a camera placed high above the characters’ heads which provides us with a good grasp of the environment and lets us efficiently issue orders to our agents. Since they perform risky tasks on enemy territory, it is necessary to stay out of guards’ sight and act stealthily. Maps were designed in a way that allows for any mission to be completed in various ways. To succeed, the player always has to cunningly use the unique skills of every character and devise plans that involve strict cooperation within the party.
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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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Rome: Total War
September 22, 2004
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The third installment in the acclaimed Total War strategy game series developed by Creative Assembly. This time, the player is taken to the period during which the Roman Empire is in its prime. The player participates in historical events, such as the Spartacus slave uprising, the Punic Wars, or Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. The creators faithfully recreated such historical elements as different military units, machines and technologies the ancient nations depended on. As usual, the gameplay is divided into two phases. The player makes large-scope decisions in the turn-based mode featuring the world map - for example, concerning technological development, diplomacy, development of cities or army management. The battles, on the other hand, are played in real time and the player commands particular formations or individual units. Rome: Total War includes the features introduced by the previous installments, such as sieges of cities, reconnaissance or reserves. Apart from the single-player campaign, the game offers multiplayer for up to 8 competitors.
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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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FarmVille
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Facebook, Internet, Multiplayer, Browser, Farm, Singleplayer.
A popular farmer's life simulator, played from the browser and integrated with social networking site Facebook. The aim of the game is to create a profitable farm. The whole system uses a free model supplemented by voluntary micropayments.
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Napoleon: Total War
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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Knights & Merchants: The Peasants Rebellion
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
Continuation of the strategy and economic game Knights & Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom. The action was set in the Anglo-Saxon realities of the 13th century AD, and the task of the players is to unite numerous smaller states and provinces into one strong kingdom.
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The fourth installment of the bestselling turn-based strategy games series launched back in 1991 by the gaming industry legend, Sid Meier. Civilization IV is another important step in the development of the franchise, combining the classical solutions of its predecessors with modern graphics and introducing a number of novelties and changes. Once again, the player assumes control over a nation of his choosing and leads it through subsequent millennia to total domination over a randomly generated world. Compared to the previous installments in the series, the fourth entry has a different system of state management and features expanded diplomatic options; furthermore, an emphasis was put on such factors as culture and religion. The game also offers new units, nations (18 in total), buildings, inventions, and resources to be traded. Thanks to the 3D graphics engine, the map is full of animated objects and can be freely zoomed and rotated.
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Two Point Hospital
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, Medical, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy game with simulation features. The players assume control of a clinic and are tasked with helping the ones that need it, and with expanding their hospital business. Two Point Hospital was developed by Two Point Studios founded by the creators of the cult classic Theme Hospital.
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Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, EA Play.
Official Command & Conquer 3 expansion produced in 2007 by the heirs of the original creators of the series from EA Los Angeles studio. The plot of the expansion focuses entirely on the actions of the Brotherhood of Nod and its charismatic leader Kane. Single player campaign was divided into 3 independent chapters, which action takes place over 20 years. The first one fills the gap between the first and the second part of the series, the next two appropriately complement and extend the story of the basic game.
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Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The first official expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic V. The add-on was developed by Russian studio Nival Interactive. The most important new addition in the Hammers of Fate expansion pack is a new race, the dwarves, who actively join the conflict in the world of Ashan. The new race not only adds their legendary combat skills to the gameplay, but a rich set of spells as well. A story campaign consisting of 15 large missions is related to the dwarves. The game also contains 5 single scenarios and 10 multiplayer maps. The list of new features added in Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate is supplemented by previously unavailable locations, buildings, units and artifacts. The game also contains many improvements added due to fan’s demands – for example caravans and random map generator.
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Assassin's Creed Rebellion
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, 16th Century, Free-to-play.
A strategy game with RPG elements, in which you manage a fortress of the eponymous Assassin Brotherhood and lead a self-composed team of assassins. The title was developed by the Canadian team at Behavior Interactive Studio. Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is set in the 15th-century Spain, where you confront the Inquisition. The Brotherhood is made up of over forty characters, featuring both famous characters from the Assassin’s Creed video games and the movie as well as twenty completely new individuals. The fortress under your command is the main base of operations for your men, from which they set out for missions in teams of up to three members. As you accumulate experience and gain higher character levels, you are able to expand the fortress with new rooms and purchase equipment. On the other hand, while performing specific tasks (which require heroes with specific abilities), you gain DNA fragments (unlocking more Assassins), raw materials (for improving existing units), and crafting materials (needed to create better equipment). Against a background of other Assassin's Creed games, Rebellion is distinguished by its graphics design, based on Chibi stylistics.
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Men of War: Assault Squad 2
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
An official sequel to a standalone expansion to the popular Men of War series, launched in 2007 by Best Way studio – previously known for such titles as Faces of War or Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. The game lets you pick one of five available nations that were taking part in World War II and lead them to battle on the front lines of Europe, North Africa, and Far East. Players can take part in various scenarios that require employing different tactics, from covert sniping missions, to tank battles. Some of them are redesigned missions from the previous installment in the series. The game is powered by a modified version of the predecessor’s engine, achieving much better visual quality. The authors also improved AI of computer opponents and provided an extensive multiplayer that allows for competition of two teams of four players.
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Company of Heroes 3
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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Tempest Rising
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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Anno 2070
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular series of economy strategy games developed cooperatively by Related Designs, the creators of the franchise, and the legendary Blue Byte studio under the watchful eye of Ubisoft. The fifth entry in the series, contrary to the previous ones, takes the players to the future, to the eponymous year of 2070, when climatic changes drastically raised water levels around the world, forcing humankind to move to higher ground. The gameplay mechanics use a number of characteristic solutions of the series but not without several novelties. A grand ship, called the Ark, is our base of operations that can be upgraded with each completed mission. There are three different factions to choose from, each possessing a different development tree. The first one offers advanced industry and aggressive expansion possibilities, the second focuses primarily on environmental protection, while the third one emphasizes modern technologies. The available game modes include a classical single player campaign, continuous mode as well as co-op and competitive multiplayer modes.
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Grey Goo
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A classic science-fiction real-time strategy game inspired by the golden age of RTS and titles from the 90s. It was developed by Petroglyph Games, a studio established by the creators of the cult Command & Conquer series, as well as Star Wars: Empire at War, among other titles. The story takes place in the distant future on one of the human colonies called Ecosystem Nine. Three warring factions compete for control over the planet: humans, space refugees (Betas), and the eponymous nanobots known as Goo. Naturally, each side of the conflict has their own units, buildings, and technologies. The gameplay combines the mechanics of the RTS classics with modern graphics and refurbished interface. It focuses on resource gathering, base development, and challenging tactical combat. At the same time, the developers dropped the necessity of controlling every single unit, so the players can concentrate on managing the larger picture of the battlefield.
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, The Middle Ages.
A remastered and improved edition of Age of Empires II – the second installment in the best-selling real time strategy series, originally released in the year 2000. The enhanced edition has been developed by Forgotten Empires. The improvements implemented herein regard mostly the visuals and the interface – the visuals have been significantly improved, and the game supports 4K resolution. The developers have also decided to implement the symphonic soundtrack to accompany the player’s efforts. Similarly to its original release, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition allows the players to lead one of over a dozen nations through the centuries of development. During the game, the player has to acquire resources, erect new structures, and invent new technologies. Apart from the economic aspect, combat is an important element of the game. In order to succeed, the player has to create a large and highly diversified army – including infantry, cavalry, and numerous war engines – and come up with effective strategies. Apart from the single player campaigns and skirmishes, the game offers an elaborate multiplayer experience.
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Dyson Sphere Program
December 31, 2020, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Dyson Sphere Program is a space economic strategy in which we manage and expand the base, take care of the economy, other resources and process automation, and explore the universe to create a thriving empire.
Pizza Connection 3
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Gangster, Cooking, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Another entry in the series of economic strategy games in which the player assumes the role of an owner of a pizzeria. The first game in the series debuted in 1999 and its sequel was released one year later. In the third installment the player is tasked with transforming a small business into a giant network of restaurants scattered across the world. Like before, one of the greatest attractions of the game is a pizza creator that enables the player to create his own versions of the titular dish by using more than 75 ingredients. In addition to that, the player must take care of his business – manage the restaurants and employees, decorate the buildings and perform market analyses. From time to time he must also face his competition, not always according to the rules of fair play. The main mode of Pizza Connection 3 is a story campaign. It starts in Rome, but gradually the player conquers other markets as well. The title also offers a sandbox mode in which the player can freely expand his business. It is worth mentioning that it is the first three-dimensional entry in the series.
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XCOM: Chimera Squad
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Spin-off a series of tactical turn-based strategies. In the XCOM: Chimera Squad, we take control of the squad consisting of people and aliens, whose task is to keep order in the metropolis known as City 31. The action takes place 5 years after XCOM 2.
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Phantom Doctrine
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, 80s, Multiplayer, Polish games, Singleplayer, Espionage, Tactics, Turn-based, Cold War.
Phantom Doctrine is an espionage strategy game developed by the Polish developer CreativeForge Games. The action of the game is set in the 1980 and depicts an alternative version of the Cold War. The player spearheads a secret intelligence agency with the objective to stop a global plot to take control of the entire world. One has to recruit new agents, train and equip them, and provide them with false identities. It is necessary to complete reconnaissance missions, trade information, interrogate prisoners, and manage the operational budget. The missions themselves play an essential role in the game - during a mission, the player has to lead a team comprising of over a dozen agents. Each mission is turn-based. In the game, the player can mount frontal attacks with heavy weaponry as well as assume a more covert approach to complete the objectives. The game has been designed to allow high replayability. The situation in the virtual world tends to change rapidly and many elements are randomly generated. The players get three characters at their disposal - each one with a unique story, which significantly affects the gameplay.
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Gears Tactics
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.
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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Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Sequel a successful strategy game, which raised the subject of the development of our civilization. This time, however, the authors of Rise of Nations decided to break with the reality we know and create a strategy set in a world where magic and technique are mixed together.
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PBeM, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A spin-off of the Age of Wonders series that takes us to a science-fiction setting. We take control of a fallen empire and try to raise it from the dark ages of a galaxy to a better future. Age of Wonders: Planetfall lets us play by ourselves or in multiplayer mode.
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BattleForge
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A combination of network strategy and card game. In the game we move to the land of fantasy, where the war between gods and giants takes place. The player leads to a battle of the army - the units are presented in the form of collector's cards. Playing requires an understanding of the specific rules and the right choice of waist. BattleForge is a web game, so the skirmishes are conducted via the Internet.
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Battlestations: Midway
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A combination of naval simulation and real-time strategy that addresses the theme of naval battles during World War II. Thanks to this title players can see how much the war on the sea has changed over the years of World War II.
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Cold War.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is a city builder by 3Division. It tasks us with managing, expanding and leading a fictional Soviet republic to a bright future.
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Jagged Alliance: Back in Action
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Singleplayer, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.
A complex remake of the iconic game Jagged Alliance 2, developed by Coreplay. The game builds on a non-linear campaign that takes the players to a fictional country of Arulco ruled with an iron fist by Queen Deidranna, who came up with a scheme and deprived Enrico Chivaldori - the player’s employer - of his rightful crown. As one might easily guess, the player is tasked with ending this reign of terror and shooting the usurper down in flames. As in the original release, in Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, one leads to battle a team comprising diverse soldiers, each exhibiting a unique set of features and abilities that are developed through the experience they gain on the battlefields; one might also boost their performance with new weapons and armors. Arulco has been divided into 50 sectors waiting to be conquered - often, a player has to throw himself at the mercy of the natives, who can offer some help or strengthen and join the team. In comparison to the original release, Jagged Alliance: Back in Action features not only refreshed visuals, but also a number of improvements - the most prominent being the abandonment of a turn-based system in favor of real-time combat. This new system requires the players to plan the actions for multiple characters at the same time. Moreover, the players get at their disposal a wide range of commands, with which they can order their soldiers to climb, crawl, and aim at specific enemies’ body parts.
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Eador. Masters of the Broken World
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
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. The action has several layers: in the global layer one decides about conquering new lands and researching technologies; on the strategy map one can manage cities, build armies and attack settlements. The battles take place on rather small tactical maps and the key to victory is to use the advantages of units, commanders’ abilities and the shape of the surface.
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Men of War: Vietnam
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics, Vietnam War.
The third standalone expansion for Men of War, a real-time strategy game. Similarly to the vanilla game and its two previous add-ons, it was developed by Best Way. This time around, the players can take part in the Vietnam War, fought in years 1955-1975 by US-backed South Vietnam and North Vietnam, supported in turn by the Communist Bloc. Both sides of the conflict have their separate story campaigns. The missions we have to complete include rescuing American prisoners, taking over important strategic points, and eliminating enemy officers. The title also lets us participate in historical events, such as ambushes on the Ho Chi Minh trail or defending a bridge during the Tet Offensive. Men of War: Vietnam gives the players control of a squad of several specialized units, while the gameplay itself is focused mostly on performing silent and precise missions.
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Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
The second standalone expansion to the popular war RTS from Relic Entertainment, released in Poland under the name Kompania Braci. Along with the expansion we get three more campaigns set in key moments of World War II: Causeway, Battle of Falaise and Ace of Tigers. The most noteworthy campaign is the one in which we take control over a single German tank with its four-man crew and a group of infantry covering it. Each of the tankers has a slightly different role, and the gameplay is a bit like a hybrid of strategy and RPG.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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.
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Battle Realms
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Play as a fearless warrior and heir to the throne of the Snake Empire. Lead your people towards an economic and military victory over the dangerous, rival clans.
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Jurassic World Evolution
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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Two Point Campus
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Humorous, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
Two Point Campus is an economic strategy from Two Point studio made up of former Bullfrog Productions employees and the successor to Two Point Hospital. Our task is to build and lead our own university.
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Omerta: City of Gangsters
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Gangster, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Strategy game with simulation and tactical elements, produced by Bulgarian studio Haemimont Games (Tzar: Burden of the Crown, Celtic Kings: Rage of War, Tropico 4 and others). The action of Omerta: City of Gangsters was set in the 1920s. Player takes the role of a young immigrant who arrives to Atlantic City with the intention of subjugating the city. The game is about developing criminal empire, including gang management, gaining new territories and expanding your influence. In the strategic aspect the game is played in real time.
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Endless Legend
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Set in fantasy realities, a 4X turn-based strategy by an independent studio Amplitude known for the space strategy game – Endless Space. The action takes us to Auria, a fantasy world which was once hit by a devastating cataclysm that pushed the civilization into the abyss. In the advent of new signs indicating the return of the apocalypse, we are in control of a small village, take care of supplies, technology development, diplomacy, and military operations. Even though mechanics of the turn-based combat system are quite simple, the game puts heavy emphasis on tactics and terrain use. The game features RPG elements, such as numerous quests and development of heroes’ skills in exchange for experience points.
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Universe at War: Earth Assault
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Universe at War: Earth Assault is a real-time strategy title created by Petroglyph studio, the people responsible for Star Wars: Empire at War.
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Sid Meier's Railroads!
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Sid Meier's Railroads! is an economic game prepared by Firaxis Games studio, which can be considered a natural heir to the legendary Railroad Tycoon series, launched in 1990 (also by Sid Meier). In terms of concept, this program does not differ from the rest of the cycle - our task will be to create a transport company, in which the first violin plays railways.
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Dragonshard
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Dragonshard is a real-time strategy using Dungeons & Dragons principles. In this way, its strategic side intertwines in an interesting way with elements characteristic for feature games. At the same time it is the first game, which takes place in the world of Eberron, where the climate of fantasy coexists with magical technologies.
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Total War: Arena
February 22, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
A strategy game that combines elements of RTS and MOBA productions, and a spin-off to the bestselling Total War series, distributed as a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. Total War: Arena lets you take part in massive battles for up to 20 players grouped into two rivaling teams. Each contestant has three units to command, consisting of no more than 500 men each. The crew of Creative Assembly have decided to lift up the historical boundaries, so that now armies from completely different periods and civilizations can fight in one battle. Gameplay is focused on cooperation between players and skillful use of unique abilities of individual commanders.
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Halo Wars 2
February 22, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
The continuation of the real-time science fiction strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360 as a spin-off of the FPS franchise Halo. The second installment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which picked up the series after Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly primarily known for the extremely-popular strategy game series Total War. The plot of Halo Wars opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and supplements the original title’s story. During gameplay, you lead Spartans, Warthogs, and other classic units from the Halo series, into a brutal war against a new deadly enemy. Just like its previous part, the title focuses on quick and engaging gameplay which takes place on huge maps. The game includes extensive multiplayer, featuring dynamic PvP clashes.
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