Foundation
January 31, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Crowdfunding, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
An economic strategy game resembling the Anno series. The production is set in the Middle Ages and your task is to build a powerful, prosperous city.
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BattleTech
April 24, 2018
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Economic, Internet, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
BattleTech, developed by Harebrained Schemes studio, known for Shadowrun, is a tactical battle game, which is a refreshed edition of a game released for PC in the 80s, as one of the first games by Westwood (Command & Conquer). The work was overseen by Jordan Weisman himself – the developer of the acclaimed series, MechWarrior, as well as the original BattleTech tabletop from 1984. The game is set in the year 3025, in a universe in which influential noble houses compete for dominance over individual zones of the Galaxy. In terms of mechanics, the game is a turn-based strategy with RPG elements, in which powerful mechs take the center stage. The centerpiece of the gameplay is a complex and partly non-linear story campaign, but the developers also provide a possibility to play with others in a multiplayer.
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Star Wars: Empire at War - Forces of Corruption
October 24, 2006
Strategy, Movies, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars.
First official expansion for Star Wars: Empire at War developed by Petroglyph. This add-on continues the story from the base game – Tyber Zahn takes advantage of the turmoil caused by the destruction of the first Death Star in an attempt to become the most influential villain in the whole galaxy, surpassing even Jabba the Hutt. In Star Wars: Empire at War – Forces of Corruption players get an entirely new faction at their disposal, which is at war with both the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. The aforementioned faction, called the Underworld Organization, is able to spy and sabotage hostile factions e.g. by limiting their unit production. This expansion also features new options for land skirmish battles such as customizable and upgradeable base structures, guerilla warfare, and additional units for all factions (Rebel B-wings, Imperial TIE interceptors, Darth Vader's Executor Super Star Destroyer and more).
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Wargame: European Escalation
February 23, 2012
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Cold War.
Advanced real-time strategy (RTS), the first installment of the Wargame series. The game was produced by Eugen Systems studio, which also has such titles as R.U.S.E. and Act of War. Wargame: European Escalation presents a hypothetical armed conflict between NATO and Warsaw Pact countries at the height of the Cold War. The gameplay mechanics is largely based on solutions known from previous productions by Eugen Systems studio.
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Men of War: Vietnam
September 9, 2011
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics, Vietnam.
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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Infection Free Zone
April 11, 2024, Early Access
Strategy, City Builder, Crowdfunding, Polish, Post-apocalypse, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, Zombie.
Infection Free Zone is a city builder set in a postapocalyptic world, in which a mysterious virus turned the infected into violent monsters. The game lets us play in any real city in the world, downloading detailed data from the OpenStreetMap service.
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Age of History II
November 21, 2018
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
The second part of the series of turn-based strategy games, developed by the Polish developer Lukasz Jakowski. In Age of History II, the players take control of one of the eponymous civilizations and lead it to world domination.
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Humankind
August 17, 2021
Strategy, 4X, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based 4X strategy from the Amplitude studio, inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series. In Humankind, the player creates his own civilization, selecting elements from many historical cultures, and then must lead it through the centuries, from ancient times to modern times.
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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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Factorio
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An independent economic strategy game in which we develop and manage a network of factories on a hazardous planet. The title was created by two Czech programmers who drew inspiration from such classics as SimCity, Civilization and Transport Tycoon. Our responsibilities include taking care of resource supply, vital to erecting more buildings, constant development of our property, and introducing new technologies we invent in special research facilities. We also have to ensure our plants’ security for they are being constantly targeted by the planet’s natives. All of the aforementioned elements are joined together by a quite complex system of dependencies — because factories are more than buildings, they require equipment, armaments and adequate transportation network. The game’s 2D graphics are minimalistic and keep the player occupied with gameplay.
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Rome: Total War
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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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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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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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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Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A long-awaited sequel to an innovative strategy game created by Cyberlore Studios in 2000. This installment was developed by a Russian studio Ino-Co. What is the game's distinctive feature, the player does not have direct control of the characters. Instead, one sets the objectives and prizes for completing them.
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Imperator: Rome
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy.
Imperator: Rome is a large scale strategy game, in which you play as a leader of an ancient nation, starting from Athens' golden age. You have many duties, such as managing your country, developing the society, economy, and military, and maintaining relations with other nations.
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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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Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The second official expansion pack for the fifth installment of the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The base game was released during the spring of 2006 and it was developed by the experienced Russian studio Nival Interactive. The expansion adds another episode to the war against demons that takes place in the world of Ashan. Orcs play a decisive role in bringing an end to the conflict. They are a brutal and merciless race of warriors which also uses goblins, cyclopes and powerful flying creatures called Pao Kai. The story of the expansion pack is filled with references to Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. In addition to the set of usual novelties and a story campaign, the developers also prepared 5 new scenarios for single player and 10 multiplayer maps. All units in the game have also received a new, alternative development level.
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Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.
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Total War: Medieval 3
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
The next major installment in Creative Assembly's strategy game series. Total War: Medieval 3 is the third part in the Medieval sub-series and a sequel to Total War: Medieval II from 2006. A new engine named Warcore was used for this game and a Polish developer named Pawel Wojs was appointed project director.
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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Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A turn-based tactical strategy game with RPG elements and a spin-off installment of the Fallout series. It was developed cooperatively by Micro Forté and 14° East. The action takes place in the post-nuclear universe of the future, in which we become a member of the eponymous group that seeks to rebuild the world destroyed by the nuclear apocalypse. The players’ task is to locate long-forgotten technologies that will enable them to destroy dangerous foes. To do so, we have to complete a series of subsequent missions that will test our tactical abilities. In Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, we can make use of a large weapon arsenal and numerous armored vehicles, while the party members, in a typical RPG manner, increase their attributes and skills thanks to the experience points gained in combat. The game can be played either solo or in a network multiplayer for up to 18 players.
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Plague Inc: Evolved
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
An unusual strategy game and simulation of deadly virus’ pandemic. The production is a complex port of a popular application for mobile devices and has been developed by independent British studio Ndemic Creation. Our task in this game is to create a deadly virus and find a way to spread it around the entire world. Our actions meet with the reaction of authorities trying to stop the development of plague, forcing us to act quickly and thoughtfully to remain one step ahead of the defense systems prepared by humanity. Compared to the original, visuals have been visibly enhanced, adding features like coverage of people fighting the outbreak or scans of human body that show mutations caused by the virus. The game features also multiplayer options, where we try to develop a pandemic in cooperation with other players, or compete to see who will destroy the human population first.
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Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Danse Macabre Adventure Pack
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The second official expansion to 2011 game Might and Magic: Heroes VI developed by Limbic Entertainment. The storyline of the expansion titled Danse Macabre revolves around the character of Sandro the Great Lich (a necromancer known from one of the expansions to Heroes of Might and Magic III), who has returned and seeks vengeance on the land of Ashan and its Dragon Gods. The new story mini-campaign consists out of only two missions, during which the antagonist faces off against heroes of both Haven and Necropolis. Among other, additional elements of this DLC, it is worth mentioning several new heroes, a previously unavailable set of artifacts, a new structure (The Magic Menagerie), a dynasty pet (a raven called Alma), as well as the new map of the Xeen region, which draws inspiration from Might & Magic IV and V.
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Men of War: Assault Squad
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
A stand-alone expansion for a war-themed RTS game created by Best Way (a Ukrainian developer) and released in December, 2007. In terms of game mechanics, Assault Squad does not stray far from the formula of the base game - the player fights in various places the Second World War left its mark on, taking control over American, Soviet and German, as well as previously unavailable British and Japanese squads. Contrary to the base game, the expansion focuses mainly on multiplayer experience, offering four modes, namely the Frontlines, Combat, Assault Zones and Skirmish. For those preferring single-player games, the creators prepared fifteen missions to be played in the Skirmish mode - one can compete against their friends or bots and their goal is to take over the outposts scattered throughout the map. Men of War: Assault Squad utilizes an improved version of the engine used by the core game, which had a positive effect mainly on the visuals and vehicle models, making them look more realistic.
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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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Phantom Doctrine
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, 80s, Multiplayer, Polish, 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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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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World in Conflict
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Alternative History, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
World in Conflict is a real-time strategy game designed by the creator of the cult series Ground Control. The developers from the Swedish company Massive Entertainment enabled the players to assume the role of a military commander and to participate in a global military conflict.
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Tropico 5
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Cold War.
The fifth installment in the popular series of economic strategy games developed by studio Haemimont Games, which is responsible for the franchise since the third entry in the series. The game makes the player a leader of a small tropical island, responsible for governing it all the way from the colonial age through modern times and to the near future. Your tasks will be, as usual, to develop the city and take care of its industry and economy. You must also react in real time to the changing situation caused by natural disasters, different needs of the society, and global politics. The new installment adds the possibility to create your own dynasty and entrust the most important positions in the government to your own family members. For the first time in the history of the series the game features a multiplayer mode for up to four players.
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Bloons TD 6
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Top-down, Tower Defense.
Bloons TD 6 is a tower defence strategy game, which is a sequel to the 2012 game. The game puts the player in the role of the commander of monkeys defending themselves against monsters. The game was developed by Ninja Kiwi studio.
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All Will Fall
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A city builder strategy about creating a colony surrounded by water in a post-apocalyptic world. The gameplay in All Will Fall is about creating vertical structures by placing objects on top of each other and adding bridges and ladders. We need to remember that our buildings can collapse at any moment, forcing us to start from scratch.
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Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
A strategy game created by the Black Sea Games team and released by THQ Nordic. In Knights of Honor II: Sovereign we lead the chosen kingdom towards domination over all medieval Europe. The title allows you to play alone or in a multiplayer game.
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Stronghold 2
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
The second installment in the series of strategy games which was started in 2001 by Firefly studio. The developers decided not to experiment with gameplay mechanics and instead only expanded the best features of the original. The player can once again choose from two separate campaigns which focus on either the economic or the military aspects of the gameplay. The list of available siege machines and defense tools was expanded, the realism of the game was improved and a possibility to use various battle formations was introduced. The economic part of the game was improved as well – now it offers almost 140 buildings and 20 different production chains. The necessity to keep the stronghold clean was introduced. Ignoring this can lead to plague or an epidemic outbreak. The most visible change is a fully three-dimensional graphics engine. Thanks to it one can observe the settlement from top-down perspective and the battles, in which up to 1000 units can participate, now take place also inside buildings.
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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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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Movies, Internet, Books, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Lord of The Rings.
A sequel to the bestselling real-time strategy based on the very popular Lord of the Rings book trilogy and its cinematic adaptation. This time the action takes place in the northern areas of Middle-Earth where combined forces of humans, elves and dwarves face the army of evil Sauron represented by orcs of Mordor and Isengard. Players can play 15 scenarios per each side of the conflict. The second installment in the series uses the mechanics from the original game while introducing many improvements. It is now possible for players to create their own heroes and improve his skills during the game. Lists of available units, weapons and spells were increased and the fights now take place not only on land, but on sea as well. Thanks to the improved SAGE engine, graphics of the game were enhanced, as were the looks and number of units appearing simultaneously on the screen.
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Victoria II: Heart of Darkness
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, 19th Century.
Heart of Darkness is a Paradox Interactive add-on to Victoria II. Expansion in a realistic way reconstructs the race of 19th century powers to gain a dominant position in Africa. For this purpose, numerous changes were introduced to the gameplay mechanisms and colonization and sea battles systems were modified.
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Farthest Frontier
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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Commandos: Origins
December 31, 2020, End of Life
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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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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Railway Empire 2
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Railway Empire 2 is the sequel to a warmly received economic strategy from 2018. The player's tasked with developing a train company. The game was created by Gaming Minds Studios and Kalypso Media.
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Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Pirates of the Savage Sea
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Might & Magic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
The first expansion to Might and Magic: Heroes VI, which was released in the autumn of 2011 and was developed by the Black Hole Games studio; unlike the vanilla version, the new production has been created by the team at Limbic Entertainment. The story of the Pirates of the Savage Sea takes place a year after the events known from the base version of the campaign. More and more ships go missing on the titular Savage Sea, and rumors begin to spread, about these happenings being more than just mere consequences of bad weather. You step into the shoes of the legendary hero Crag Hack, and are commissioned by the Pirate Council to uncover the true fate of the missing vessels. The mini-campaign of this newest expansion consists out of only two missions. Apart from that, the title features a new map, as well as new heroes, artifacts, a previously unavailable dynasty weapon, a new creature – the Thunderbird, and the ability to recruit elementals at a special structure on the campaign map.
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Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The second expansion to Age of Empires III, developed by Big Huge Games, the authors of the well-received Rise of Nations. This time, the players visit Far East, being given access to three new civilizations: India, China, and Japan. The single-player mode received a new campaign consisting of fifteen scenarios (five for each new nation). The new maps take place in the new geographical zone, while some of them were influenced by historic locations or events. The eastern civilizations can build a consulate, as well as wonders that enable them to enter a new era. Additionally, Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties also brings an updated multiplayer mode – the developers asked for the players’ input, which resulted in, for example, new useful keyboard shortcuts.
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The Movies
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
The Movies is an economic strategy produced by the Lionhead Studios development team. The action of the game was set in the period of the so-called "golden years" of Hollywood, and the player plays the role of a debuting film producer, whose duties include hiring actors, searching for scripts and providing financial support. The creators carefully recreated the history of cinematography.
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Men of War
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
A real time strategy developed by the Ukrainian developer Best Way and the German team at Digitalmindsoft. The action of the game takes place during World War II, offering three story campaigns enabling us to see the conflict from three sides: German, Soviet, and Allied, while the main emphasis is put on the Soviet campaign, telling a story of two Russian students that enrolled in the army. The ferocious battles led to the creation of a powerful bond linking both heroes. In Men of War, the player receives access to over 50 types of units, deployed around the battlefields in Greece, Northern Africa, Germany, as well as Italy and Ukraine. Completing all three campaigns unlocks additional five missions. Moreover, the game received major upgrades to multiplayer mode – a new nation, Japan, as well as new multiplayer modes in the form of capture the flag and high-value cargo, while our actions are constantly registered by a system of grades and statistics. Men of War is characteristic for its detailed graphics and high-quality sound effects.
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Last Train Home
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Historical, World War I, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, Tactics.
A survival RTS set during the Russian civil war. Last Train Home tasks the player with leading the Czechoslovak region back to their homeland.
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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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Age of Empires II: HD Edition
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
A remastered version of Age of Empire II: The Age of the Kings, a popular real-time strategy game and its expansion - Age of Empires II: The Conqueror. The new edition was developed by Hidden Path Entertainment in cooperation with Microsoft Game Studios. Compared to the 1999’s original, the changes introduced in Age of Empires II: HD Edition involve mainly improved graphics, which were adjusted to HD standard. The developers remained faithful to the classic gameplay mechanics — the players assume the role of a leader of one of 18 historical nations and control their progress through subsequent centuries. Victory can be achieved in various ways, including military conquest, diplomacy, and economic expansion.
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Anno 2205
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
The sixth major installment in a popular economic strategy game series, which started in the Medieval Times (1404-1701) and went all the way to the future (Anno 2070). This new title was developed by the creators of The Settlers franchise, Blue Byte Software, who took part in the development of the previous Anno game. This one lets you play as a governor of a huge futuristic metropolis, and you have to make it thrive till you can launch an expedition to the Moon. Initially, the game is set on Earth, but eventually you move to the surface of our planet’s satellite, where you set up a colony to harvest and process resources. Despite its futuristic setting, gameplay mechanics remained faithful to the traditions of the franchise. Throughout the gameplay you get to construct various residential and industrial buildings, which develop automatically or can be upgraded manually, if you prefer.
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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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