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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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They Are Billions
They Are Billions

Strategy 05 July 2019

They Are Billions is a steampunk real-time strategy where we have to defend a human colony from hordes of zombies. It was developed by Numantian Games, creators of Lords of Xulmia: A Story of Gods and Humans. Our primary objective is to manage and upgrade our base. We will have to gather resources, build and upgrade buildings, create a power grid, and so on. Hordes of zombies are a constant threat that we will face. The game's engine allows the presence of up to 20 thousand zombies at a time.

Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV

Strategy 22 August 2023

The fourth full-fledged installment in the famous series of real-time strategy games. The saga is considered as one of the most important in the history of the genre. Contrary to previous games in the series, which were developed by the now defunct Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires IV was developed by Relic Entertainment, a studio that created series like Company of Heroes and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The mechanics of Age of Empires IV are faithful to its predecessors.

Desperados III
Desperados III

Strategy 16 June 2020

Desperados III is a tactical strategy game and a part of the popular series inspired by the Commandos franchise. The players are controlling a group of five specialists who complete various missions on the Wild West.

Tropico 6
Tropico 6

Strategy 27 September 2019

One of the installments in the economy strategy game series started in 2001 - Tropico. The game has been developed by Limbic Entertainment - the creators of Might & Magic X: Legacy and Might & Magic: Heroes VII. In Tropico 6, the player assumes the role of El Presidente - the leader of a banana republic.

Frostpunk
Frostpunk

Strategy 11 October 2019

An adventure/strategy game with survival elements by Polish studio 11bit Studios. Frostpunk is set in a fictional icy-cold world, whose climate deeply affected the development of its society. To survive, people rely mostly on steam engines. However, it is not enough, and the society is falling apart, which means it needs to change. The gameplay focuses on the survival aspect, which, unlike in other such productions, means more than gathering and managing resources.

SpellForce 3 Reforced
SpellForce 3 Reforced

Strategy 07 June 2022

The third installment in a fantasy game series launched in 2003, which combines elements of RTS and RPG. The title was produced by Grimlore Games, a studio founded by the series’ publisher, which employs some of creators of the first two SpellForce games. Story-wise, SpellForce 3 is a prequel to the previous titles. It is set in times, when this fantasy world was still a vast, unified continent.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Strategy 28 July 2017

A tactical real-time strategy game inspired by the Commandos series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is set in Japan in 1615. The new shogun decided to enforce peace in the entire country which requires him to silently eliminate all the opposition that may dream of rebelling against him. To achieve this, he asks a group of five specialists who deal in murder, sabotage, and espionage.

Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles

Strategy 01 December 2023

An economic strategy game developed by Lion Shield, a team set up by former members of Maxis – the studio behind the SimCity series. In contrast to the aforementioned franchise, Kingdom and Castles is set in a fantasy world. You take the role of the manager of a small village which you are to develop and transform into a thriving city with a castle able to withstand enemy attacks. During gameplay, you need to gather resources necessary for putting up buildings.

RimWorld
RimWorld

Strategy 29 July 2022

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.

Northgard
Northgard

Strategy 26 September 2019

A real-time strategy taking place in a fantasy universe inspired by Nordic mythology and the Viking way of life. Northgard allows the players to lead a group of Vikings, who after years of tedious exploration have found a mysterious, resource-rich land. To attain their goal of fame and fortune, they will have to face numerous dangers scattered across the new land. Northgard’s gameplay is based on classic real-time strategy games such as Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, or The Settlers.

Sudden Strike 4
Sudden Strike 4

Strategy 26 June 2018

The fourth installment in the series of real-time war strategies started in 2000 by Fireglow studio. After the franchise was taken over by Kalypso Media, the task of creating a new installment was given to the young team from Kite Games. Similarly as previous installments of the saga, Sudden Strike 4 takes place during World War II.

Stellaris
Stellaris

Strategy 26 February 2019

A real-time space strategy with RPG elements developed by Paradox Interactive – the creators of such renowned series as Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings. The game is played in a procedurally generated interstellar space, where your job is to build a galactic empire. A the beginning of the game you choose one of the 7 playable races that differ in appearance, skills, and ethics.

Ancestors Legacy
Ancestors Legacy

Strategy 13 August 2019

Ancestors Legacy is a complex real-time strategy game developed by the Polish independent studio Destructive Creations. The game takes place in Medieval times and its single player campaign is based on the actual historical events. We can play as one of the four available factions: Slavs, Germanic peoples, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons. In terms of gameplay, Ancestors Legacy focuses on large-scale battles.

Tropico 5
Tropico 5

Strategy 24 May 2016

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.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished

Strategy 14 March 2024

A sixth expansion for the refreshed version of Age of Empires II. AoE II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished offers 19 new scenarios, as well introduces new leaders, stories and gameplay mechanics. Some of them were inspired by the works of the fans.

Halo Wars 2
Halo Wars 2

Strategy 21 February 2017

The continuation of the real-time science fiction strategy published in 2009 on Xbox 360 as a spin-off of the FPS franchise Halo. The second installment is co-developed by 353 Industries, which picked up the series after Bungie Software, and Creative Assembly primarily known for the extremely-popular strategy game series Total War. The plot of Halo Wars opens a whole new chapter in the universe, and supplements the original title’s story.

The Settlers: New Allies
The Settlers: New Allies

Strategy 04 July 2023

The eighth entry in the series of economic strategy games, in which the players assume control of the titular settlers. The Settlers combines solutions from previous entries in the series with completely new gameplay mechanics.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Strategy 31 January 2023

A remastered and improved edition of Age of Empires II – the second installment in the best-selling real time strategy series, originally released in the year 2000. The enhanced edition has been developed by Forgotten Empires. The improvements implemented herein regard mostly the visuals and the interface – the visuals have been significantly improved, and the game supports 4K resolution. The developers have also decided to implement the symphonic soundtrack to accompany the player’s efforts.

Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend
Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend

Strategy 14 November 2023

A major expansion to Age of Empires IV. Age of Empires IV: The Sultans Ascend introduces a new story campaign, two new civilizations, naval combat and alternate versions of the four civilizations from the base game.

Ratten Reich
Ratten Reich

Strategy 2025

An RTS set in a dark dieselpunk world, featuring a distorted version of conflicts inspired by WW1 and WW2. Ratten Reich allows us to control intelligent versions of rats, mice, lizards or cockroaches. Depending on the mission we command a small squad or an entire division.

Reus
Reus

Strategy 14 October 2016

Reus to RTS by Abbey Games. Players take on the role of a deity, which must take care of their followers. The authors bet on unusual two-dimensional gameplay mechanisms. On the map you can still see the divine giant, which can only move to the left or right side of the screen.

Prison Architect
Prison Architect

Strategy 28 June 2016

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.

Toy Soldiers 2: Finest Hour
Toy Soldiers 2: Finest Hour

Strategy 2024

Toy Soldiers 2: Finest Hour is a strategic game in which we command an army of plastic soldiers. The game is a continuation of the successful production from 2010. Signal Studios is responsible for its creation.

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles

Strategy 26 March 2024

A strategic city builder by Tomas Sala. In Bulwark we find ourselves in a world created for the game The Falconeer, and our task is to build cities that will not only look good, but will also be able to defend themselves against enemy attacks.