Strategy Games 5

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.

Transport Fever

November 8, 2016

Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer, Transport.

Transport Fever is an economic strategy by a Swiss studio, Urban Games. The previous game by this team was Train Fever, released in 2014. Contrary to that title, in Transport Fever the developers decided to offer not only land-based transport management, but aerial and marine transport as well. The goal of this game hasn't changed however - it still is about developing an efficient transport network connecting different locations, and allowing smooth transportation of goods and passengers. In Transport Fever players need to design routes and railways, erect strategic buildings such as railway stations, airports, and docking bays. The network has to be maintained and upgraded to meet the increasing demands of the market. The whole transport empire is strictly dependent on the economy; the game requires a reasonable management of the funds.

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties

October 23, 2007

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.

Prison Architect

October 6, 2015

Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, RTS, Singleplayer, Top-down, Prison.

An economic real-time strategy game created by British indie developer Introversion Software. Prison Architect lets you play as a headmaster of a penal facility. Your duties include designing a high-security prison, managing its budged, and providing for the needs of inmates. The authors saw to it that each prisoner had his individual personality and corresponding criminal inclinations. A virtual prison manager has to face such issues as violent behavior among inmates, gang activities, smuggling and contraband, or even mutiny. Prison Architect features very simple top-down 2D graphics.

Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty

March 31, 1999

Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics.

An independent expansion for Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines – a famous tactical real-time strategy developed by Spanish Pyro Studios. The described expansion offers eight complex and dangerous missions that are entrusted to a small group of commandos, made up from soldiers with different abilities. Our team receives completely new tasks, such as capturing enemy soldiers, destroying artillery emplacements, or sabotaging a prototype plane. Each hero has a set of useful abilities, with sniper fire or distracting enemies with cigarettes being only the tip of the iceberg. The unit receives some help from the locals: a woman from Dutch resistance, and a Yugoslavian major. Additionally, Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty expands the core game with new buildings, vehicles, and weapons.

Chris Sawyer's Locomotion

September 7, 2004

Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

Locomotion is in fact a continuation of the extremely popular strategy and economic game called Transport Tycoon, which was launched in 1994. A huge transport corporation, operating on land and water and in airspace, must therefore be administered again.

Hogs of War

January 30, 2001

Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

Hogs of War is a humorous strategy game, produced by Infogrames development team. Players command troops made up of pigs, dressed in uniforms and equipped with military equipment, fighting under the banner of one of the six nations of the world.

BattleForge

March 24, 2009

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.

Farthest Frontier

October 23, 2025

Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival, The Middle Ages.

An expansive RTS developed by Crate Entertainment- the creators of bestselling Grim Dawn. Farthest Frontier tasks us with developing a settlement from a small wooden village to a thriving city.

Homeworld 3

May 13, 2024

Strategy, Crowdfunding, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Space Ships.

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

Xenonauts 2

July 18, 2023, Early Access

Strategy, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.

A sequel to the turn-based science-fiction strategy game from Goldhawk Interactive, developed as a spiritual successor to the classic tactical game, UFO: Enemy Unknown. The story of Xenonauts 2 is not a direct continuation but an alternative retelling of the events from the previous game, telling of an alien invasion on Earth during the Cold War period. In general, the gameplay remains largely the same and is divided into two parts, namely, base management and combat missions. While in the base, we supervise the budget, conduct scientific research, and recruit soldiers, among other things. During the missions, we assume control over a unit comprising of several troops and make use of a myriad of both already known and completely new tactical possibilities. Contrary to its predecessor, the game offers fully 3D graphics, an enhanced physics engine, and an advanced artificial intelligence.

Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East

October 12, 2007

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.

Lula: The Sexy Empire

February 18, 1998

Strategy, Economic, Erotic Games, Singleplayer.

An economic strategy game for adult players. It was developed by Interactive Strip. The player's task is to establish and expand a porn empire. The game is divided into three parts. First, the player is required to earn enough money to buy counterfeit documents in order to escape from a desert town, where the protagonist was left alone by treacherous companions after a bank heist gone wrong. Second, the player has to set up and develop their porn business - the player produces porn films and extends their studio. In the last part, global expansion begins and the player develops a chain of sex-shops and sends a 24/7 TV broadcast. A model called Lula is the player's main business partner, but one can also hire other actresses and actors. One of the player's tasks is to shoot porn films, which requires them to select appropriate stars and create scenarios. Lula: The Sexy Empire offers two-dimensional graphics, resembling comic books in terms of the visuals. The game features significant erotic content.

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings

February 8, 2005

Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages.

The Settlers: Heritage of Kings is another entry in the popular saga of unusual strategy economic games that started in 1994. Contrary to the previous entries in the series, the new episode features detailed, fully three-dimensional graphics.

Age of Empires

June 30, 1997

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History.

A real time strategy developed by Ensemble Studios. The players take control of one of twelve ancient civilizations, including, among others, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, or Korea, with the task to lead them through four advancement stages spanning across 10 thousand years. The gameplay focuses on building our own settlement (based on four architectonic styles: Asian, Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Greek), acquiring necessary resources (wood, food, stone, gold), researching new technologies, and recruiting military units. Aside from four story campaigns, Age of Empires includes special scenarios, a skirmish mode with AI-controlled opponents, and a multiplayer mode for up to eight players. The game is characterized by its hand-drawn, 2D graphics.

House of Legacy

May 15, 2025, Early Access

Strategy, 4X, China, City Builder, Economic, Singleplayer.

A strategy game, mixing elements known from city builders and 4X titles. House of Legacy takes us to a world inspired by Feudal China. We must build a city from scratch, taking care of the needs of its residents. It's also important to engage in larger politics to rebuild the strength of our clan.

Dungeons 4

November 9, 2023

Strategy, Fantasy, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.

The fourth installment in an RTS series inspired by Dungeon Keeper. Dungeons 4 has us playing as the dark lord, aiming to conquer the fantasy world. The game supports singleplayer and co-op.

Battlestations: Pacific

May 12, 2009

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The second installment of the strategy game combined with a simulator, in which we move on to the times of World War II. In production, we lead to a military battle between the two sides of the conflict - the United States and Japan. The campaign consists of 28 different missions. The creators have prepared more than twenty new units and a lot of other improvements. The multiplayer mode has been enriched with five maps and gameplay modes.

Black & White

March 28, 2001

Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, God Game.

An unusual strategy game with RPG features, developed by the British Lionhead Studios under the lead of a legendary developer, Peter Molyneux. Black & White takes us to the world of Eden, where a long-standing harmony and balance between the humans and the nature is disrupted by the appearance of many deities, whose untamed craving for power leads to countless conflicts and wars. We take role of one of such gods, with our task being to teach and guide our followers, as well as raise a familiar - a powerful creature that will assist us in fights and help control our tribe. Depending on our preferences, we can become a god loved by our people or a merciless tyrant ruling through fear. Our choices will also impact the growth of our familiar, which can turn into friendly and helpful entity or a fearsome monster.

Wargame: Red Dragon

April 17, 2014

Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Modern Conflicts.

Wargame: Red Dragon is the third installment of the RTS series, which in 2012 began with Wargame: European Escalation. Developers from Eugen Systems remained faithful to the theme of hypothetical armed conflicts from the Cold War period, but moved the action to East Asia.

Men of War

December 7, 2007

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.

Mechabellum

September 26, 2024

Strategy, Auto Battler, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, Tactics.

An auto battler, in which we command mech squads. Mechabellum features many different machines, letting us create effective and efficient squads and deploy them on the battlefield, where they take part in fully automatic combat.

Potionomics

October 17, 2022

Strategy, Crafting, Economic, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Potionomics is an economic strategy game in which the player impersonates a witch named Sylvia and runs an elixir shop. His tasks include taking care of the product range and customer service.

Laysara: Summit Kingdom

February 27, 2026

Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer.

City builder type strategy game in which we build cities on the slopes of high mountains, like in Nepal or Tibet. In Laysara: Summit Kingdom we have to take care of the interests of the whole caste community, create transport networks and protect against destructive avalanches.

Impire

February 14, 2013

Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.

Inspired by Dungeon Keeper series economic strategy with RTS elements. Game was created by French Cyanide studio in cooperation with Paradox Interactive. The action of Impire is set in the land of Ardania, known from the Majesty series. The player directs the actions of Baal Abaddon, the former ruler of darkness, who was degraded to the role of a small, demonic imp. The hero wants to regain his former power, which requires the creation of vast dungeons, full of traps and powerful monsters.

Endless Legend

September 18, 2014

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.

Dragonshard

September 21, 2005

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.

Dawn of Man

March 1, 2019

Strategy, City Builder, Crafting, Indie Games, Prehistory, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Survival.

Dawn of Man is a combination of survival and city builder. The player's task is to lead a settlement settled in prehistory, from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Madruga Works studio is responsible for the production of the game.

SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

February 3, 2023

Strategy, 4X, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

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

Dominions 6: Rise of the Pantokrator

January 17, 2024

Strategy, 4X, Fantasy, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Turn-based, God Game.

The sixth installment in a series of turn-based grand strategy games about deities trying to conquer the world. Dominions 6: Rise of the Pantokrator tasks us with managing our lands and battling powerful enemy forces.

Stronghold: Definitive Edition

November 7, 2023

Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, The Middle Ages.

A remastered version of an iconic BAFTA-nominated RTS, and the beginning of a legendary series. Stronghold: Definitive Edition updates the 2001 original and adds some entirely new content.

Blitzkrieg 2

September 23, 2005

Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.

Sequel, a popular real-time strategy (RTS), whose market debut took place in May 2003. The action of the program takes the player to the frontline of World War II, where as the commander of the army of one of the four fighting factions (to choose from: Germany, Great Britain, the USSR and the United States) he must lead his subordinate troops to victory.

StarCraft

March 28, 1998

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A world-famous real-time strategy by the legendary developer Blizzard Entertainment. Set in a science fiction world, the game features dynamic battles between three enemy fractions – the descendants of humans known as Terrans, the enigmatic Protoss, and the insectoid Zerg. StarCraft offers 30 extensive missions divided into three different single player campaigns. Each of the available races is distinguished by unique units, technologies, buildings etc., giving players the opportunity to play in three vastly different styles. The single player mode serves as an introduction to the extensive multiplayer for up to eight players, which has earned StarCraft eternal fame and gathered a huge e-sport community. Additionally, the title offers level and scenario editor allowing for the creation of original levels, units, and even whole campaigns.

R.U.S.E.

September 7, 2010

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, RTS, Singleplayer.

Real-time strategy taking place in the realities of the Second World War. The product focuses primarily on large-scale battles and the use of various insidious techniques.

Might & Magic: Heroes VI - Danse Macabre Adventure Pack

September 27, 2012

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.

Realpolitiks II

May 12, 2021

Strategy, Economic, Grand Strategy, Politics, Polish, RTS, Singleplayer.

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

Total War: Shogun 2

March 15, 2011

Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Seventh main installment in the popular series of strategic games and the sequel to Shogun: Total War. Once again, the action takes place in the 16th century in feudal Japan. You take control of one of the clans and begin making efforts to be honored with the privilege of ruling the whole country as the new shogun. To accomplish that goal you need to manage diplomacy, military operations and economical development of your territories. Almost every aspect of game mechanics has changed since Shogun: Total War’s release (except of the basic foundations of the gameplay). Brand new AI algorithms made battles more realistic than ever. Statistics of generals and units are improving with player’s progress. Naval combat and multi-stage sieges have been added, and weather conditions have greater impact on battles than before. Main story campaign can be played in either single- or multiplayer mode (in cooperation with or against other player).

Anno 2070

November 17, 2011

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.

Iron Harvest

September 1, 2020

Strategy, Interwar Period, Alternative History, Crowdfunding, Dieselpunk, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Early 20th Century, RTS, Singleplayer, 1920+ Universe.

An original strategy game with RPG elements, taking place in a unique dieselpunk universe of 1920+, created by a Polish concept artist Jakub Rozalski. The game portrays an alternative history of Europe at the turn of the 19th century, in which humanity used their knowledge and means to build powerful walking machines, used not only in battle but also e.g. in agriculture. Thus the gameplay features not only the cavalry, airplanes and prototype tanks, but also rather primitive and awkward mechs, seemingly not of this age. At the same time, the game is firmly grounded in Polish history and references important events such as the Battle of Warsaw.

Star Trek: Infinite

October 12, 2023

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Star Trek.

A 4X strategy game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek: Infinite was developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment and published by Paradox Interactive.

Age of Mythology: Retold

September 4, 2024

Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Multiplayer, PvP, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.

A remake of the 2002 RTS game, mixing ancient history with fantasy elements. In Age of Mythology: Retold we can control four civilizations, building armies of real & mythical units, as well as using spells. The game offers campaign, challenge and multiplayer modes.

Armored Brigade II: Scandinavia

February 26, 2026

Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics, Cold War.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted

October 23, 2025

Strategy, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Zombie.

A remastered and enriched version of the very popular 2009 tower defense game, devloped by PopCap games and The Lost Pixels studio. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted offers better graphcis and new game modes. There's also a local multiplayer option available.

Terra Invicta

January 5, 2026

Strategy, 4X, Crowdfunding, Economic, Grand Strategy, Indie Games, Space, PC Game Pass, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Terra Invicta is an extended strategy game from the creators of the popular modifications to the XCOM series. We face an alien invasion crisis on Earth and manipulate states to repel or welcome the aliens.

Total War: Rome Remastered

April 29, 2021

Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, War Strategy, Turn-based.

Remaster of the 2004 cult classic Rome: Total War, improving and making the game more accessible to new audiences. Once again we take on the role of leader of one of the many available factions, trying to conquer Rome and become Emperor.