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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Men of War: Assault Squad
February 25, 2011
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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The Movies
November 8, 2005
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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F1 Manager 2024
July 23, 2024
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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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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Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis
March 11, 2003
Strategy, Economic, Movies, Singleplayer.
Developed by Blue Tongue Software, an economic tycoon, in which you need to build a thriving theme park where the dinosaurs from Spielberg’s films serve as the main attraction. Gameplay of Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis consists of developing and expanding your park (terrain edition included), erecting diverse buildings and attractions, and taking care of the park’s budget along with high-quality customer service. During the campaign composed of 12 huge missions, you need to display management skills and quick reaction to emergencies (like bloodthirsty Velociraptors at large). The title enables the players to walk in a visitor’s shoes – you can explore the park by foot, while flying a helicopter, or in a car. You can step out of a vehicle anytime and e.g. take some pictures.
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Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
December 6, 2022
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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Harpoon Classic '97
December 10, 1996
Strategy, Singleplayer.
The next installment of the legendary series of marine tactical games. Traditionally, the authors put the emphasis on realism. We have at our disposal numerous scenarios, from simple sea battles involving several vessels to complex air-desant operations involving hundreds of planes and ships.
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Blitzkrieg
May 13, 2003
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
An extensive real-time strategy in which we take part in the battles of World War II. The creators prepared three campaigns with a total of 21 missions and more than 15 types of units. The game resembles the Sudden Strike series. The production also includes multiplayer mode and map generator.
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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Cities XXL
February 5, 2015
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
A sequel to the popular economic strategy Cities XL, released in 2009 and re-relased twice in enhanced editions. The game was produced by Focus Home Interactive, which purchased the brand license after the original publisher, Monte Cristo, went bankrupt. The basic mechanics remain unchanged: you play as the mayor of a virtual city and your task is to manage its development and to make sure everything is functioning as it should. By building new dwellings, facilities, commercial lots, and public utilities, you have to continuously take care of the citizens' happiness level, as well as the city budget, sustained regularly by taxes. The new installment adds many new buildings and options of managing the city. Thanks to a new engine, the gameplay scale is much larger, and the size and diversity of the metropolis are no longer limited.
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Thronefall
October 11, 2024
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Tower Defense.
A minimalist, isometric, indie real-time strategy game by GrizzlyGames. Thronefall tasks players with constructing buildings, expanding their kingdom and repelling invading armies.
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Xenonauts 2
April 2, 2026
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.
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising
March 12, 2009
Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, EA Play.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising is a Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 expansion, released by Electronic Arts in 2008. It expands the plot with new threads, taking place after the events of the core game. During the three campaigns, the player can support the retreating Soviets, help the Empire of the Rising Sun to regain its former glory, or tackle the corruption ravaging the ranks of the Allies. The fourth mini-campaign tells the tale of one of the Empire's leaders – Yuriko. The developers didn't forget about the implementation of new, previously unknown units, a fresh bunch of FMV cut-scenes with live actors, as well as many more minute upgrades of the mechanics. The game mode list is complimented by the challenge mode known from C&C Generals: Zero Hour. During the fifty missions of increasing difficulty, the player fights against nine AI-controlled leaders.
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Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
October 24, 2014
Strategy, 4X, Economic, Hotseat, Internet, Colonization, Multiplayer, PBeM, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a turn-based strategy game released as a spin-off to the Civilization series. The game was produced by Firaxis Games studio, led by Sid Meier. The game is set on the surface of a distant planet, where the player has to build a self-sufficient colony. Gameplay mechanics follows the standards set by Sid Meier's Civilization V. Therefore, the game has you manage resources, develop new technologies, and constantly expand your settlement. The job is made more difficult by the rivaling nations that have their own plans to take over the planet. Apart from competing against AI, Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth offers multiplayer mode for up to 8 players.
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Command & Conquer Remastered
June 5, 2020
Strategy, EA Play, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A remastered version of Command & Conquer, a classic RTS from the mid-1990s, which is considered to be one of the fathers of the genre. The game has a completely new audiovisual setting while maintaining the key elements of the original gameplay.
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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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Battle Brothers
March 24, 2017
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A combination of a turn-based strategy and an RPG, developed by Overhype Studios. Battle Brothers takes the player to a medieval-like low-fantasy world, where they become a leader of a mercenary band. The player can have up to 12 fighters under their command, and each of them has a portrait, name and a backstory, apart from a set of features that affect their stats and capabilities on the battlefield. The game does not make use of character classes, thus the player can assign weapons bought or taken from the enemies without any restrictions. The basic weaponry includes a set of medieval tools, such as swords, spears, axes, bows or crossbows. Different kinds of weapons offer interesting special attacks - for instance, axes can break shields; maces on the other hand, can stun the enemy so they lose their next turn. On their path, both when completing assignments and exploring the world, the player encounters various enemies, fighting ordinary bandits, hostile mercenaries, forest creatures, tribes of orcs and goblins, as well as the undead and terrifying ghosts. If the player manages to survive for long enough, they are faced with one of the ending crises. Those include an invasion of orcs and goblins, a plague of the undead, and a war between the local noble families.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Stronghold 2
April 19, 2005
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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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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Railway Empire 2
May 25, 2023
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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Phoenix Point
December 3, 2019
Strategy, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A strategy game set in a unique sci-fi universe, developed by American studio Snapshot Games. Inspired by horror movies and the works of H. P. Lovecraft, the story of Phoenix Point takes place in 2046, when an ancient virus is relentlessly attacking all life forms, transforming them into mutated monsters. Mechanics-wise, the game is based on the X-COM series. You take control of the last bastion of humanity, caring about its development and safety. You spend most of the gameplay fighting turn-based battles with your foes, taking place on procedurally generated maps, but you also use the world map to gather the necessary resources, as well as to search for other settlements and do the missions received there. You can also contact other factions and use their unique technology and weapons.
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Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
March 16, 2001
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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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.
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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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Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
June 12, 2014
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Remastered version of one of the cult RTS strategies, developed in 2003 by the Big Huge Games studio and at the same time another brand refreshed on behalf of Microsoft by the SkyBox Labs team. In this strategy, which combines elements of Age of Empires and Civilization, we stand at the head of one of 18 nations in order to lead our nation through the successive epochs of development - starting from prehistoric times and ending in the near future.
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Planet Zoo
November 5, 2019
Strategy, Economic, Singleplayer, Zoo, Animals, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
An economic strategy in which we take on the role of a zoological park manager. Production is distinguished by realistic animals with their own characteristics and needs described in detail. Frontier Developments is responsible for creating and issuing this title.
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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.
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Beyond These Stars
October 16, 2026
Strategy, City Builder, Indie Games, Colonization, Space, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Beyond These Stars is a city builder strategy game in which we build civilization on the back of Kewa - a giant whale travelling the stars. We have to peacefully co-exist with the creature, obtain resources, develop technologies and discover secrets of the galaxy.
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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.
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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
July 3, 2002
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
Third part of a classic real-time strategy series set in fantasy world started in 1994 by Blizzard studio. It takes us once again to the land of Azeroth known from previous games, where forces of humans, orcs, and night elves face invasion of undead known as Plague. Gameplay features mechanics typical of the series, but there are still some novelties. The most important is the introduction of heroes for every race, who gain experience and new special abilities that help us during battles. Additionally, third entry in the series features a cutscene-driven narrative. Warcraft III also has complex multiplayer, offering several modes through Battle.net network. Another attraction comes in the form of expanded editor, enabling us to modify almost every element of the game.
StarCraft (1998)
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.
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Terra Nil
March 28, 2023
Strategy, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An original strategy puzzle game in which we restore life to the wilderness. In Terra Nil, we irrigate the soil, restore biodiversity, and bring wildlife to refreshed areas to create self-contained, vibrant ecosystems.
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Songs of Syx
September 21, 2020, Early Access
Strategy, 2D, Crowdfunding, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A complex strategy game with simulation elements, reminding of such games as RimWorld and Dwarf Fortress. Songs of Syx allows us to build our own fantasy kingdom from scratch. We need to expand, develop and participate in huge battles of even 40 thousand units.
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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.
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Going Medieval
March 17, 2026
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.
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Stronghold: Warlords
March 9, 2021
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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Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
November 30, 2007
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The third installment in the popular RTS game series set in the period of World War II and developed by Fireglow. Even though the game utilizes the framework created for the previous installments in the series, the authors decided to implement a number of changes, improvements, and fresh solutions, the most prominent being a new graphics engine. The so-called Sudden Strike Next7 can render enormous and diverse locations as well as multiple units at the same time, allowing for creating dynamic lighting and shadowing effects. Because of that, the players can freely move the camera and precisely zoom in on the events taking place on a battlefield. Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory offers an entirely new interface allowing one to control multiple squads – this regards both ground and naval units. The game puts a strong emphasis on the battle preparation – the developers have taken care to introduce a new logistics system, as well as the option to create defensive systems. What is also worth mentioning, the game supports multiplayer matches that accompany the standard single-player campaign.
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Dune II: Battle for Arrakis
December 1, 1992
Strategy, Books, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty is a computer game developed by Westwood development studio, which initiated the genre of real-time strategy. The plot of the title is based on the best-selling novel by Frank Herbert 'Dune'. The player takes on the role of the leader of one of the High Rhodes and fights for Spice, an extremely valuable substance extracted from the desert planet Arrakis.
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Old World
July 1, 2021
Strategy, 4X, Historical, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Turn-based.
A turn-based 4X strategy inspired by the Sid Meier's Civilization series, in which we lead an ancient dynasty and try to make the country ruled by it a world powerhouse. The main designer of Old World is Soren Johnson, who also designed Civilization IV.
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
November 9, 2021
Strategy, Dinosaurs, Economic, Movies, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
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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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.
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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.
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The Settlers IV
February 16, 2001
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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Tzar: The Burden of the Crown
March 22, 2000
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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Commandos: Origins
April 9, 2025
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics.
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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