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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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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Banished
February 18, 2014
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival.
Banished is a real-time economical strategy game, the first one developed by Luke Hodorowicz, the founder of the independent studio Shining Rock Software LLC. The player controls a small group of people exiled from their home country, who are trying to settle down in a new place and create the foundations of a powerful kingdom. The task calls, first and foremost, for ensuring the survival of a small society, and then managing its development. The gameplay focuses heavily on reasonable use of resources and methodical care for the player's subjects, constantly threatened by such dangers as hunger, diseases or unfavorable weather conditions (drought, harsh winters, etc.). Along the course of the game, the village grows in size and the gameplay difficulty increases.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II
February 28, 2006
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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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.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
November 24, 2015
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Star Wars, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A mobile turn-based strategy game developed by EA Capital Games, the creators of the web-based Heroes of Dragon age, among other titles. Our task in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is to collect famous characters from the Star Wars universe and fight battles with subsequent opponents. In the game, we create teams of heroes of both the light and dark side of the Force with each of them having different unique attacks and abilities. In addition, the game features a character development system that allows us to increase statistics and skills of our subordinates as well as pick their equipment. The game somewhat resembles classical RPGs, although the gameplay is devoid of story and exploration, focusing solely on combat. In Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, lets us compete against the AI in single player missions and against other players in the PvP mode.
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Age of Empires II: HD Edition
April 9, 2013
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
November 3, 2015
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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Monster Train 2
May 21, 2025
Strategy, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A sequel of the 2020 strategy, card game and roguelike hybrid. In Monster Train 2 we take control over angels and demons, exploring hell, heaven and the abyss on board the titular train. We participate in turn-based battles and the sequel introduces new types of cards, new challenges and new events.
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Two Point Campus
August 9, 2022
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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Steel Division 2
June 20, 2019
Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A continuation of Steel Division: Normandy 44 - war strategy published in 2017. As in the case of its predecessor, the game takes place during World War II, but this time the players are thrown on the infamous eastern front.
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Sid Meier's Civilization IV
October 25, 2005
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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Total War: Medieval II
November 10, 2006
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages, Turn-based.
The next installment in a strategy game franchise from Creative Assembly. The game is set in the period of years 1080-1503, once again taking the players into the Medieval period. The developers did their best to faithfully recreate the epoch, including economy, trade, and political relations. Players can choose from 21 playable nations that differ in more than appearance, but also preferring various combat tactics. The story campaign lets you expand across Europe, Middle East, as well as South and Latin America. As always, gameplay consists of two layers – turn-based, in which you manage your kingdom, and real-time, where the battles are fought. As compared with the previous games in the series, this one offers extended tactical options, including e.g. new siege weapons and heavy artillery. Furthermore, the visuals, as well as animations and the destruction model, were significantly improved.
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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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Tropico 5
May 23, 2014
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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Sid Meier's Railroads!
October 17, 2006
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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Universe at War: Earth Assault
December 10, 2007
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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Gears Tactics
April 28, 2020
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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Two Point Hospital
August 30, 2018
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
August 14, 2018
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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Last Train Home
November 28, 2023
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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Sid Meier's Civilization V
September 21, 2010
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
An extensive turn-based strategy game that came out as the fifth installment in the Civilization series, a popular franchise created by Sid Meier. Sid Meier's Civilization V was developed by Firaxis Games Studios supported by the publishing company Take Two Interactive. In accordance with the tradition of the series, player becomes the leader of a selected nation and leads it throughout a period of several thousand years. Gameplay mechanics underwent no major changes, and the new solutions (such as implementation of neutral city-states, hexagonal map grid, and the limit of one unit per field) are mostly results of evolution of previously employed ideas. Some visible changes were made to the visuals, which are now powered by a brand new graphic engine.
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Omerta: City of Gangsters
January 31, 2013
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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Bloons TD 6
June 14, 2018
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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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
February 20, 2018
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A refreshed version of Age of Empires, a real-time strategy game that debuted in 1997. Microsoft, the company responsible for the new version, focused not only on improving the graphics so that they now support 4K resolution, but on recording a new version of the symphonic soundtrack as well. The title contains the contents of the basic version of the original game and of the Rise of Rome expansion pack. The single player scenarios were expanded with new narrative features. In Age of Empires: Definitive Edition the player is leading civilizations from various regions of the world to war. The gameplay is focused on expanding the base, obtaining resources, recruiting army and participating in dynamic battles. A modernized interface makes controlling the battlefield easier. In addition to single player modes, the title offers multiplayer mode based on Xbox Live.
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Pioneers of Pagonia
December 11, 2025
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Pioneers of Pagonia is a strategy game co-developed by the designer of the first installment in The Settlers series. It revolves around expanding a community's economic might and uniting several tribes living in the titular archipelago.
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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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Divinity: Dragon Commander
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Set in fantasy reality strategy with action game and cRPG elements, being a spin-off of the Divinity series. The story of Divinity: Dragon Commander presents the fate of a young heir to the throne, who as a dragon knight fights for the survival of the kingdom of Rivellon after the death of his father. The game focuses on three elements: managing the country, giving strategic orders (such as moving subordinate troops on the map) and commanding during battles.
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Jagged Alliance: Crossfire
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Singleplayer, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.
Jagged Alliance: Crossfire is the first stand-alone extension to the strategy game with elements of cRPG - Jagged Alliance: Back in Action. The add-on offers a new campaign in which a player-led mercenary troop of M.E.R.C. must stop the bloody massacres on the population of a small Asian country. Developers from Coreplay studio also took care of a solid portion of new weapons, heroes and opponents.
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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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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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Empire Earth
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy developed by Stainless Steel Studios, consisting of the creators of the famous Age of Empires series. We play the role of the leader of a given nation and we have been leading its development for over half a million years. The game has a very nice audio-visual setting, many gameplay options, extensive multiplayer mode and a convenient user interface.
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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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Games Workshop, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Warhammer 40,000.
A real-time strategy which takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game was released as a result of cooperation between the publisher THQ and Relic Entertainment, the studio known for Homeworld, among other games. The story of Dawn of War focuses on one of the many conflicts in the world of Warhammer. It focuses on Gabriel Angelos – the leader of Blood Ravens chapter of the Space Marines - who tries to stop an Ork invasion on his planet. Similarly as in the majority of real-time strategies, the essence of the game is leading troops during combat. Thanks to the unique setting and various futuristic weapons, the battles are spectacular and very brutal. The game lacks the typical resource gathering element, usually used for improving the base. Instead, the resource system was based on conquering and controlling key locations. The way how units look is worth mentioning – they are based on authentic figurines created by Games Workshop.
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Stronghold: Legends - Steam Edition
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
A special edition of the standalone expansion to the second installment of the Stronghold series under the title Stronghold: Legends. The Firefly Studios team is responsible for the production's development. Besides a number of changes and improvements introduced in its basic version, this particular expansion also features exclusive content available on Steam, including bonus maps, campaigns, a set of achievements and trading cards. Just as in the case of its predecessor, the core of Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition consists of three single-player campaigns, during which we step into the shoes of King Arthur, Siegfried and Vlad Dracula. In contrast to the main series, the game focuses on the typical RTS aspects, simplifying the economic and administrative elements. In addition to the classic units, magical and flying troops will also appear on the battlefield - we therefore will get to experience skirmishes with werewolves, ice giants, and even dragons and spellcasters. The Glory Points are a new resource awarded to the player upon emerging victorious in a battle. The game also features a highly competitive multiplayer mode. The developers managed to improve the overall quality of the visuals, which is primarily reflected by the greater detail of textures and improved lighting.
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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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Infection Free Zone
December 31, 2020, 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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XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An expansion to XCOM 2 developed by Firaxis Games. Its story focuses on the titular Chosen – a new type of agents working for ADVENT, who try to capture the leader of the XCOM group. To achieve this, those merciless specialists kidnap his followers and torture them to gather valuable information. They are so effective that they can even affect the strategic layer and destroy our global operations. XCOM 2: War of the Chosen introduces three rebel factions (Reapers, Skirmishers, and Templars), with which we must keep good relationships if we hope to gain their assistance. Aliens also received reinforcements, with three more deadly species in their ranks. Additionally, ruins of long gone metropolises are inhabited by the Lost, consisting of mutated humans who hate both us and ADVENT. Thanks to this expansion, the campaign has been expanded with new locations and objectives. There are also additional abilities for the soldier class and a newly introduced SITREP system, which randomizes some parts of missions to bring more variety to the game. The list of novelties is closed with a special challenge mode, in which the players engage in tasks given by creators themselves.
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Going Medieval
December 31, 2020, Early Access
Strategy, Alternative History, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.
Going Medieval is a strategy game in which we try to build and supervise a village created in areas where civilization ceased to exist as a result of a deadly plague. The production was developed and released by Foxy Voxel studio.
Pharaoh: A New Era
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Egypt, Economic, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Ancient History.
Remake of the cult city builder strategy game released in 1999. Pharaoh: A New Era includes both the basic version of this game and an add-on Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile. The graphics, soundtrack and interface were refreshed for the game.
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Stronghold: Warlords
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, China, Economic, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.
Another full-fledged installment of Stronghold, a popular strategy game series developed by FireFly since 2001. As always, the game takes us to medieval times, and allows us to assume the role of a lord with a small castle and a poor village at his command. Our job is to grow the area to become a powerful domain. Stronghold Next doesn’t differ much from the previous installments of the series – we are occupied with expanding the village and the titular stronghold, as well as engaging in wars with other lords. However, Stronghold Next contains a number of new elements that have enhanced the gameplay. The game mainly focuses on economic (village management) and military aspects (battles that employ various siege techniques). The players can also design and expand their fortress using a wide range of ready-made elements.
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The Settlers IV
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Isometric View.
The fourth part of the saga with small settlers. This time, three races are available to choose from: Romans, Vikings, Mayas. In the game we will also meet representatives of the so-called "Dark Race".
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Empire Earth II
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The second installment in a popular series of real-time strategy games. The player assumes control of one of fourteen civilizations, leading it from the Stone Age and up to the era of space travel. Our goal involves developing new technologies, creating military units, and leading them in combat in order to defeat our opponents. In contrast to its predecessor, Empire Earth II offers a wide range of new features, including improved AI, weather conditions that affect the units on the map, and a new formation system that helps in leading large numbers of units and makes them less likely to engage in random skirmishes. Aside from a single player mode, we are offered nine multiplayer variants, including Hot Spots, a mode that sees us defend strategic locations around the map, an improved multiplayer ranking known as Crown System, expanded match statistics, tournament mode, and finally the ability to record matches.
Tzar: The Burden of the Crown
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real time strategy in a medieval fantasy setting developed by Haemimont Games studio. Tzar: The Burden of the Crown takes place in a land of Keanor, which is ruled by the Dark Lord and his minions after the death of king Roan. We play as the son of the latter, prince Sartor, raised by a wizard to defeat the evil and restore his kingdom to its former glory. Gameplay takes a lot from typical RTS titles, like the classic Warcraft series. We must develop our domain and add new structures, along with gathering resources and reinforcing our army before facing an enemy. The play style differs depending on which faction we play as (Europeans, Arabs or Asians) and which path we choose (The Way of Warriors, The Way of Magic, The Way of Religion or The Way of Trade and Crafts).
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F1 Manager 2024
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Formula 1, Manager, Cars, Singleplayer.
The third installment of the motorsport manager series, in which we control one of the teams taking part in Formula 1 championships. The biggest novelty of F1 Manager 2024 is that instead of controlling an existing F1 team we can also create our own eleventh team.
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Army Men: RTS
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy from the Army Men series, in which we take command of an army of plastic, toy soldiers. In this production we have to deal with the traitor of our faction. The creators prepared a campaign consisting of 15 levels and 8 different arenas (located in a residential building). In the game there is also a multiplayer game.
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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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Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, EA Play.
The fourth major installment of the legendary strategy game series which dates back to 1995. It was created by the Los Angeles division of EA that has been developing the series for a few years now. The game continues the storyline of its predecessors and focuses on the desperate struggle between GDI and Nod to stop the spread of Tiberium which threatens the planet with absolute sterilization. There are two separate campaigns at the player’s disposal, both combining typical solutions of the series with a number of innovations introduced to the gameplay mechanics. The game lacks raw material mining and features division into classes. Instead of stationary bases, we make use of mobile ones in the form of giant walking machines, the so-called crawlers. Similarly to Red Alert 3, the campaign can be played either solo or in cooperation, while multiplayer allows up to 10 players to play together.
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Fall of an Empire
December 31, 2020, End of Life
Strategy, 4X, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A 4X strategy game set in an empire inspired by the Western Roman Empire and Byzantium. In Fall of an Empire we take control of the crumbling Rephsis, repelling barbarian attacks while dealing with internal conflicts. Battles from the game combine RTS and turn-based gameplay.