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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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Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes
Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes

Strategy 22 December 2017

Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes is a turn-based strategy game developed by Home net Games. It takes place in a fantasy world inhabited by humans, elves, orcs and other races. The player assumes the role of a general of an army of one of the five races. He or she participates in battles, develops a base and tries to gain advantage over the remaining armies.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Strategy 27 July 2010

A sequel to a bestselling RTS game released by the Blizzard company in 1998. The story of the second game was split into three separate episodes; Wings of Liberty is the first installment in the trilogy, focusing on Terrans. In the game you meet an old acquaintance - Jim Raynor. Deemed a rebel, now he fights with Zerg forces, who seem to be interested in a mysterious artifact. He also encounters the powerful and mysterious race of Protoss.

Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter

Strategy 14 July 2016

A mobile spin-off to the post-apocalyptic Fallout franchise, accompanying the fourth major installment. In contrast to the main-stream Fallout games this one is a simulation strategy, in which you take on a role of a vault overseer and have to look after its inhabitants. The game has you expand the vault by new rooms, including living quarters, and public facilities, to provide for all needs of your dwellers.

Crusader Kings II
Crusader Kings II

Strategy 14 February 2012

A sequel to the expansive strategy game Crusader Kings, which came to existence in 2004 as a medieval-themed spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis franchise that has been developed for over a decade by Paradox Studios. The game is set in the 11th century, and you play as a prominent Christian noble, who aims to secure a successful future for his house.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Strategy 15 October 2020

A refreshed and improved version of Age of Empires III, a game from 2005 that was the third installment in the series of best-selling real-time strategy games. The new version was developed by Forgotten Empires, a studio that also created remastered editions of the first and second games in the series. Most of the changes are related to the graphics and interface – they were adapted to modern computers and displays. This enabled the game to support 4K resolution.

Age of Empires Online
Age of Empires Online

Strategy 16 August 2011

Another installment in the wildly popular strategy game series by Gas Powered Games, dedicated to web-based gameplay. You play as a leader of your chosen nation, and your task is to build your city, gather resources, develop new technologies, create a vast army and conquer new territories. Apart from your nation's capital, you can also visit other metropolises, where you can find not only stores, but also various quests, which you can complete on your own or with other players' help.

0 A.D.
0 A.D.

Strategy 2025

A free-to-play real-time strategy game by Wildfire Games, a studio founded by developers and gamers who work for free in their spare time. Initially, the title was supposed to be a mod for Age of Empires II but eventually it was ported to a new engine and made available as a standalone production. The main goal of its creators was to present the most important civilizations that existed on Earth between the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. In 0 A.D.

Call to Arms
Call to Arms

Strategy 27 April 2018

A military real-time strategy with action game features, developed by Digitalmindsoft, the studio that created the popular Men of War series together with Best Way. Unlike the aforementioned series, Call to Arms takes place in modern times, giving us access to weaponry used by present armies (e.g. M1 Abrams tank or the Humvee).

Stormgate
Stormgate

Strategy TBA (early access since August 2024)

An RTS distributed in the free-to-play model, which was developed by veterans from Blizzard Entertainment - the Frost Giant Studios team. In Stormgate we take control over humans or space invaders known as Infernale.

War Selection
War Selection

Strategy August 2024 (early access since 08 October 2019)

War Selection is a real-time strategy (RTS) from the Glyph Worlds studio with a free to play payment model. We can play it alone or with other players. Our task is to lead the country from the Stone Age to the present day.

Emergency
Emergency

Strategy 15 August 2023

A real-time strategy game, in which we command police units, fire squads, ambulances and technical services. Unlike the previous games in the series, Emergence is free-to-play and features microtransactions.

Guns Up!
Guns Up!

Strategy 05 February 2018

A free-to-play strategy with tower defense elements taking place in an asynchronous turn-based system. In the game we take command over our own military base and army of soldiers, and our task is to find and destroy the enemy base in order to occupy new areas. During combat we can support our soldiers with mines, bombardments, mortars, smokescreens and combat gases.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War
Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War

Strategy 2024

Created for mobile devices, Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War is a strategy game developed by Joy City. The game uses the license from the popular movie franchise: Pirates of the Caribbean. The game’s plot draws inspirations from all the movie parts and enables the player to control a leader in charge of a small pirate bay. The players can meet many characters and visit a number of locations known from the big screen.

Prosperous Universe
Prosperous Universe

Strategy July 2024 (early access since 20 April 2022)

Prosperous Universe is a space MMO game with no PvP clashes or universe to save from new or ancient evils. Instead, we build bases and develop businesses by competing or cooperating with other players.

Fire and Maneuver
Fire and Maneuver

Strategy 19 April 2023

Turn-based war strategy in which we lead an army of our choice to victory on the battlefields of the second half of the 19th century. Targon Studios and the authors of the Armchair History series of historical documentaries have developed Fire & Maneuver.

RAM Pressure
RAM Pressure

Strategy 15 September 2021

A turn-based strategy and tactical game, with a free-to-play model. In RAM Pressure we play the role of a mercenary commander, whose task is to investigate the wreck of a ship belonging to an alien civilization and take control of the technology contained within it. The production allows you to play on your own as well as in the company of other players.

The Tribez & Castlez
The Tribez & Castlez

Strategy 15 October 2015

Continuation of the best-selling economic game The Tribez, which won the hearts of mobile players and facebookers. In the game we meet a nice tribe again, helping Prince Eric rebuild his kingdom and defend his subjects from attacks of completely new enemies. The authors introduced a number of new solutions, which influenced numerous changes in the mechanics of the game.

Total War: Arena
Total War: Arena

Strategy 22 February 2018

A strategy game that combines elements of RTS and MOBA productions, and a spin-off to the bestselling Total War series, distributed as a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. Total War: Arena lets you take part in massive battles for up to 20 players grouped into two rivaling teams. Each contestant has three units to command, consisting of no more than 500 men each.

Battle for Wesnoth
Battle for Wesnoth

Strategy 02 October 2005

Battle for Wesnoth is a fantasy turn-based strategy with cRPG elements, created and developed under a free software license (GNU). The action of the game takes place in the fantastic world of Wesnoth over many centuries, and the players are witnesses of conflicts in which six factions are entangled.

World of Battles: Morningstar
World of Battles: Morningstar

Strategy 27 May 2010

World of Battles is a real time network strategy (MMORTS) game produced by Frogwares development studio. The action has been set in the reality of fantasy, and players have the opportunity to take control of one of the nine races and fight for dominance over the magical world. The title is distributed on a "free to play" basis with the option of micropayment for some facilities.

Rise of Immortals: Battle for Graxia
Rise of Immortals: Battle for Graxia

Strategy 12 September 2011

Rise of Immortals: Battle for Graxia is Petroglyph's real-time web strategy (RTS) with RPG and arcade elements. The action of the game was set in the fantastic world of Graxia. Players take control of one of the title immortals and form up to five teams that compete in MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) matches.

Empires Apart
Empires Apart

Strategy 29 March 2018

A multiplayer real-time strategy. The players are taken to the Middle Ages and build a thriving society, gather resources, provide the army with technology, and fight other nations.

Battle Realms Legends
Battle Realms Legends

Strategy canceled

A free-to-play collector's card game, distributed in a free-to-play formula, set in the universe of the popular RTS Battle Realms from 2001. The game combines the strategic features of the original with elements of card games and role-playing games, and the players have at their disposal two independent campaigns and a fully fledged multiplayer, allowing for online competition in PvP mode.

2020: My Country
2020: My Country

Strategy 15 January 2014

Sequel a popular social economy game, which was also quite successful on mobile devices. In the game we play the role of the mayor of the futuristic city, and our task is to take care of its development and satisfaction of the inhabitants. To this end, we build more residential and public buildings and employ qualified staff to conclude contracts for various services and obtain appropriate profits from this.