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Strategy games. Victory depends here on player’s strategy and tactics. Main task is to control resources (e.g. troops, civil workers) in order to defeat an enemy or achieve some other goal. The gameplay can be turn-based or in real time (RTS). Specific types of strategy games are economic games and so called ‘tycoons’. more

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RimWorld
RimWorld

Strategy 17 October 2018

A strategy game set in a science-fiction world in which we supervise an extraterrestrial colony. It has been developed by debuting independent studio Ludeon, established by a former employee of Irrational Games, who previously worked on the Bioshock series. The story of RimWorld takes place in a future in which humanity colonized many alien star systems, but they are located so far from each other that their inhabitants cannot count on anyone, but themselves.

Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx

Strategy 21 September 2020

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.

Bloons TD 6
Bloons TD 6

Strategy 18 December 2018

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.

RimWorld: Anomaly
RimWorld: Anomaly

Strategy 11 April 2024

The fourth expansion for the RimWorld strategy game, introducing horror elements. In RimWorld: Anomaly our colonists encounter a monolith and wake up an ancient being. This leads to plagues of the undead, dealing with cultists and avoiding invisible hunters.

Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Strategy 03 November 2020

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.

Prison Architect
Prison Architect

Strategy 06 October 2015

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.

Airport CEO
Airport CEO

Strategy 04 March 2021

An economic tycoon game that enables the player to assume the role of an airport director. The title was developed by Swedish developer Apoapsis Studios, and it challenges the player with designing and expanding a well-working airport complex consisting of many coexisting installations: runways, control towers, bus stops, sidewalks and roads to connect it all, etc.

GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath
GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath

Strategy 10 January 2020

GemCraft: Frostborn Wrath is a fantasy tower defense strategy. During the game, the player takes on the role of the wizard who must fight off the monsters attacking him. For this purpose, he uses the gems.

SimAirport
SimAirport

Strategy 29 February 2020

An economic strategy in which the player plays the role of airport manager. His tasks include building new structures and hiring staff, as well as taking care of all the infrastructure necessary for passengers. All of this is complemented by the development of flight schedules and, finally, the selection of lines with which we will cooperate.

Might of Merchants
Might of Merchants

Strategy 2024

Might of Merchants is an economic strategy developed by a single person. We play as a medieval merchant trying to grow wealthy. To do so, we must accurately judge and adapt to market trends affected by various external factors.

SimCity (1989)
SimCity (1989)

Strategy 09 June 1989

A classic strategic-economic game in which we play the role of the mayor of a hypothetical city. Whether a small village turns into a thriving metropolis will depend solely on our efficient management and cleverness.

Creeper World III: Arc Eternal
Creeper World III: Arc Eternal

Strategy 27 March 2014

The third installment of the original tower defence strategy, in which instead of a typical fight with enemy units we face the violet slurry spreading on the map. The aim of the game is to destroy the emitters of hostile liquid. In order to do this, we have to skillfully develop our own defence structures, taking care of their power supply through special energy collectors and reactors.

Swag and Sorcery
Swag and Sorcery

Strategy 09 May 2019

Swag and Sorcery is a mix of RPG and strategy game, allowing you to manage your own town and a group of characters in the fantasy world. The title was created by Lazy Bear Games studio, known from Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club.

Damnview: Built from Nothing
Damnview: Built from Nothing

Strategy 2025

Unusual production with the open world, which is a two-dimensional simulator of.... a citizen of the city. Our task is to survive in an unfriendly, capitalist environment. Instead of fighting, the title offers, for example, the possibility of running a taxi or working in a shop. Elections and friendships are of great importance.

Bloons TD 5
Bloons TD 5

Strategy 19 November 2014

Tower defense production, in which the player's task is to defend the monkey's land against the temptations of the title Bloons. In the course of the game, we set up various units along the paths taken by the opponents - as the game progresses, we obtain the necessary funds to expand the army in our hands and to introduce various improvements.

Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage
Magic: The Gathering - Battlemage

Strategy 01 November 1996

Hybrid turn-based strategy and RTS, based on the Magic: The Gathering card game license. The player takes on the role of one of the mighty mages and ends up on the continent of Corondor, where he takes part in a war for influence with other wizards. The title has both a multiplayer Duel mode and a feature campaign in which we try to gain control over the whole land.

Cyber Ops
Cyber Ops

Strategy 21 May 2020

Tactical hacking strategy, based on stealth action and equipped with an extensive storyline. In Cyber Ops we play the role of a unit operator, whose task is to fight modern, technological threats. The production was issued by the Polish company Games Operators.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege
Battlevoid: Sector Siege

Strategy 25 October 2017

A real-time space strategy in which we are at the forefront of the Earth's fleet and our task is to confront enemy factions from outer space. As we play Battlevoid: Sector Siege, we have dynamic battles with a variety of units; we create individual spaceships ourselves and then modify them in various ways.

Honey, I Joined a Cult
Honey, I Joined a Cult

Strategy 03 November 2022

Honey, I Joined a Cult is a humorous cult management simulator combining economic and strategic elements with expansion and base management, set in the 1970s. The game was published by Team17 Digital.

Prison Architect: Going Green
Prison Architect: Going Green

Strategy 28 January 2021

Prison Architect - Going Green is another addition to the extensive prison simulator published by Paradox Interactive, this time introducing farming as a mechanic that enriches the game with new possibilities and situations.

Prison Architect: Island Bound
Prison Architect: Island Bound

Strategy 23 June 2020

Island Bound is an add-on to Prison Architect economic strategy. It extends this game with new opportunities to expand the prison and manage its operations by introducing helicopters and ferries. It also includes previously unavailable facilities, buildings and maps.

Rise to Ruins
Rise to Ruins

Strategy 14 October 2019

An independent strategy game that puts the player in the role of the supervisor of the creation and development of a small village. The production was made by SixtyGig Games studio. The artists were inspired by such titles as Gnomoria, Towns, Banished or Dwarf Fortress.

The Last Starship
The Last Starship

Strategy 2025 (early access since 15 February 2023)

Strategy game in which we build our own spaceship from scratch and command its crew, taking part in various missions. The Last Starship was developed by the indie studio Introversion Software - authors of such projects as Prison Architect or Uplink.

Bloons TD Battles 2
Bloons TD Battles 2

Strategy 30 November 2021

Another installment of strategic tower defense games, in which we direct a group of monkeys defending themselves against monsters. Bloons TD Battles 2 was developed by the Australian Ninja Kiwi team. Game focuses on PvP gameplay.