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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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

Democracy 3
Democracy 3

Strategy 08 June 2014

The third installment in the complex turn-based economical strategy game series developed since 2005 by Positech Games. Democracy 3 again puts you in the role of the leader of a fictional democratic country and tasks you with making a number of decisions that will let you satisfy the many conflicting expectations of the virtual society so that you can stay in power.

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.

Dota Underlords
Dota Underlords

Strategy 25 February 2020

Free fantasy tactical game based on the popular Dota Auto Chess od for Dota 2 MOBA game. The game is loosely inspired by the chess game Dota Underlords, and the key to it is the right choice of warriors. The production was developed by Valve Software.

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.

Etherlords (Arena)
Etherlords (Arena)

Strategy 03 September 2014

Turn-based strategy game, set in the fantastic universe of the Etherlords series. As we play, we form our own team of heroses and monsters with different abilities and duels with the forces of evil, liberating other lands from the reign of the Goddess of Chaos.

Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics

Strategy 19 March 2020

Teamfight Tactics is an alternative mode in the League of Legends MOBA, which basically functions as a separate production, created on the wave of popularity of Dota Auto Chess. The production was developed and released by Riot Games.

Power Rangers: Morphin Legends
Power Rangers: Morphin Legends

Strategy canceled

A tactical battle game with RPG elements, based on the license of the Power Rangers series. In Power Rangers: Morphin Legends, we take control of a squad of heroes from different seasons of the TV series and face off against villains in turn-based battles.

EA Sports FC Tactical
EA Sports FC Tactical

Strategy June 2024

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

Predynastic Egypt
Predynastic Egypt

Strategy 31 May 2017

A turn-based strategy game developed by independent studio Clarus Victoria. The title takes place in the ancient Egypt. The player controls one of the tribes that live there and is tasked with securing its growth. The general goal is to transform the tribe into the ancient empire known from the history books. Predynastic Egypt is a turn-based game, in which the action takes place on a two-dimensional map.

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.

Open Panzer
Open Panzer

Strategy 13 December 2013

Turn-based strategy game, with action set during World War II. The production of independent Romanian developer Nicolae Pavel is an attempt to refresh the cult PC strategy of Panzer General II, offering players thousands of units, dozens of scenarios and refined fun mechanics.

Twilight Struggle
Twilight Struggle

Strategy 27 June 2016

A digital adaptation of the strategy board game created by American company GMT Games. Twilight Struggle takes place during the Cold War and the player assumes the role of a leader of one of the two empires – USA or USSR. The game is played in turns on a global map. The rivaling sides are playing with cards that trigger events beneficial for one, either, or neither side of the conflict.