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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.

This is the Police 2
This is the Police 2

Strategy 12 September 2019

A sequel to This is the Police. The game was developed by the creators of the original title, Weappy Studio. Similarly to its predecessor, the game combines traits of adventure games and strategy games. In This is the Police 2 the players assume the role of Lilly Reed – a female sheriff who tries to bring order to the small city of Sharpwood.

Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition

Strategy 29 January 2015

A remastered edition of one of the most well-received installments of the legendary Heroes of Might & Magic series, created for the 15th anniversary of the game's original release and the 20th anniversary of the franchise. It was commissioned by Ubisoft and developed by DotEmu, known e.g. from the remake of the cult platform game Another World.

Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Strategy 21 December 2017

The sixth installment of the legendary series of turn-based strategy games that allow us to control a selected civilization throughout several thousand years of its history. It was traditionally developed by Firaxis Games led by Sid Meier, the franchise’s creator, himself. Gameplay-wise, Civilization VI combines together the well-proven solutions of its predecessors but also introduces several revolutionary changes. The most important one is the city development.

Age of History II
Age of History II

Strategy 27 May 2019

The second part of the series of turn-based strategy games, developed by the Polish developer Lukasz Jakowski. In Age of History II, the players take control of one of the eponymous civilizations and lead it to world domination.

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Strategy 23 January 2013

A spin-off of the popular Might & Magic series by Capybara Games, originally released for Nintendo DS, and later also for PC and the eight generation consoles. It is a combination of logic puzzle games and turn-based strategies with significant plot, and visuals-wise it resembles a jRPG. The story was divided into 5 episodes, during which you have to complete quests, explore the world, talk to NPCs, and, of course, fight enemies.

Dune: Imperium
Dune: Imperium

Strategy 13 March 2024

A turn-based strategy game with board game and card game elements, adapting a board game of the same name. Dune: Imperium revolves around a conflict over the desert planet of Arrakis, the source of the spice, the most valuable substance in the universe.

Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms
Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms

Strategy 10 November 2022

An official expansion pack for Medieval II: Total War, another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly - the base game was released at the end of 2006. Kingdoms introduces mainly four new campaigns. The player is given an opportunity to take part in Hernan Cortez's conquests, Teutonic Order's fight against the pagan peoples of Northeastern Europe, crusades in the Holy Land and military conflicts during the rule of Henry III.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Strategy 20 June 2013

A science-fiction turn-based strategy game that came out as a reboot of the cult series, UFO: Enemy Unknown, launched back in 1994 by Microprose. This new title was created by Firaxis Games, a studio founded by Sid Meier. The story of XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not follow any of the plotlines started by its predecessors. Instead, it tells a new story of the war between humans and an aggressive alien race.

Total War: Medieval II
Total War: Medieval II

Strategy 07 April 2022

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.

Panzer Corps
Panzer Corps

Strategy 18 December 2013

Turn-based strategy game set during World War II being the spiritual heir to the cult Panzer General. Among the available playable nations we will find Poland, Italy, France, Norway, Belgium, USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain and Germany. The gameplay mechanism bets on fast battles, but at the same time offers a high level of realism and depth.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Strategy 24 November 2015

A mobile turn-based strategy game developed by EA Capital Games, the creators of the web-based Heroes of Dragon age, among other titles. Our task in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is to collect famous characters from the Star Wars universe and fight battles with subsequent opponents. In the game, we create teams of heroes of both the light and dark side of the Force with each of them having different unique attacks and abilities.

Howl
Howl

Strategy 25 March 2024

A turn-based fantasy tactical game about a plague turning people into monsters. Howl features a distinctive artstyle and gameplay focused on planning several moves ahead.

Rome: Total War
Rome: Total War

Strategy 10 November 2016

The third installment in the acclaimed Total War strategy game series developed by Creative Assembly. This time, the player is taken to the period during which the Roman Empire is in its prime. The player participates in historical events, such as the Spartacus slave uprising, the Punic Wars, or Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul. The creators faithfully recreated such historical elements as different military units, machines and technologies the ancient nations depended on.

Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion
Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

Strategy 29 March 2017

The first official add-on to the third installment of Total War – the popular series created by Creative Assembly. As suggested by the title, Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion focuses on a very unfavorable time for the Roman Empire between 363 and 476. At that time, Europe had fallen under the reign of barbarian tribes, while the east had a new power player emerging in the form of Persian Empire.

EA Sports FC Tactical
EA Sports FC Tactical

Strategy September 2024

A mobile turn-based sports strategy game, and part of the new series originating with EA Sports FC 24.

Through the Darkest of Times
Through the Darkest of Times

Strategy 07 May 2020

A unique strategy game in a historical setting, in which we play as the leader of Berlin resistance movement during the reign of the Third Reich.

FTL: Faster Than Light
FTL: Faster Than Light

Strategy 03 April 2014

A strategy set in sci-fi reality telling the story of a lonely ship trying to escape a huge war armada. The flight route is planned in turn-based mode and the fights are played in real time. In addition, we need to manage the crew and improve our unit. An additional attraction is the fact that every time you start a new game, the world is generated randomly.

Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge

Strategy 13 December 2013

Developed by Shenandoah Studio, turn-based war strategy is the first installment of Crisis in Command series, created mainly for mobile platforms. The production focuses on a realistic recreation of the famous offensive in the Ardennes, which took place at the turn of 1944 and 45 and was the last major operation of the German army on the Western Front of World War II.

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol

Strategy 09 May 2013

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol is a turn-based strategy game that allows you to play tactical air battles from the First World War. We can take command of the British, French, German or American squadrons, and each of these countries has received its own campaign.

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies

Strategy 06 November 2013

Continuation of the Sid Meier's Ace Patrol turn-based aviation strategy issued in August 2013. The action of the game was set in the realities of World War II, and players have the opportunity to play the roles of American and Japanese pilots fighting for control of the skies over the Pacific. The title was produced by Firaxis Games development studio under the direction of Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series.

Hunters: Episode One
Hunters: Episode One

Strategy 18 February 2011

Hunters: Episode One is a strategy with a turn-based tactical combat system. Players command a squad of star mercenaries who travel through the galaxy and take on even the most dangerous task for money.

Drive on Moscow
Drive on Moscow

Strategy 21 November 2013

Drive on Moscow is a released on PlayStation 4 war strategy recreating the fighting on the Eastern Front of World War II. This is a production for demanding players looking for a realistic battle simulation and an exorbitant level of difficulty.

Vietnam '65
Vietnam '65

Strategy 05 March 2015

Developed by Johan Nagel in cooperation with Slitherine Strategies, Vietnam ’65 is an unusual turn-based strategy game set in the period of the Vietnam War. The action of the game takes place in 1965 in the Ia Drang Valley, located near the border with Cambodia, where the American government dispatched a powerful military support in order to prevent the unification of this part of the country under a single, communist flag.