The Best Strategy Games

Update 14 August 2025: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War added at rank #27.

Here are our 10 Best Strategy Games, position 11 to 20:

The Battle of Polytopia
Cataclismo
Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game
Cats on Duty
Wolf Game: Wild Animal Wars
HITMAN World of Assassination Part One
Thronefall
Crusader Kings III
Novice Dungeon Master
AFK Journey

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The Battle of Polytopia (2016)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Linux Mac OS Android Nintendo Switch

The Battle of Polytopia is a simplified 4X game that allows players to experience the Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate aspects of the genre in under an hour. Available for mobile devices, it's the pocket-sized 4X that anyone can play anywhere.

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What we like:

Distillation of the 4X genre in a great turn-based action game
Mechanism for competitive play
Addresses limitations of chess

What could be improved:

Limited multiplayer and co-op options
Not ideal for players who want a longer game

turn-based
4x
strategy
civilization
diplomacy
empire
multiplayer
building
economy
tactical
real-time

Cataclismo (2024)

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early access PC Windows

Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

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real-time
city-building
colony
strategy
grand-strategy
moddable
4x
resource-management
base-building
tower-defense
economy
building
simulation
sandbox
historical

Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game (2023)

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IOS iPhone Android

New stages, battles, amazing unknown enemies and more to conquer!

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diplomacy
grand-strategy
turn-based
strategy
wargame
immersive
4x
tower-defense
military
rpg
character
real-time
medieval
tactical
cooperative

Cats on Duty (2024)

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Linux PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Cats on Duty is a🐱 purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, game genres. Manage two game fields, upgrade adorable cat towers, and watch your fluffy warriors bravely defend against foes. 🐾

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tower-defense
voxel
cats
strategy
match-three
cooperative
zombies
deckbuilder
real-time
family-friendly
pixel
battle-hardened
cute
funny
local

Wolf Game: Wild Animal Wars (2022)

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IOS iPhone Android

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strategy
empire
subscription
real-time
open-world
battle

HITMAN World of Assassination Part One (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Step into the shoes of Agent 47 and explore the six iconic locations from HITMAN (2016) in Part One of HITMAN World of Assassination.

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spy-thriller
turn-based
battler
card
strategy
assassin
historical
stylized
grand-strategy
rogue-like
alternate
rpg
wargame
tactical

Thronefall (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows

A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

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tower-defense
city-building
minimalist
medieval
strategy
isometric
base-building
defence
real-time
tower
building
stylized
3d
colourful
action

Crusader Kings III (2020)

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Playstation 5 Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox Series X

Crusader Kings III immerses you in the world of medieval politics and dynasties, letting you choose a noble house and lead them to greatness. With a vast and beautifully detailed medieval map to explore, you will encounter a host of historical characters, make life-altering decisions, and forge your dynasty's legacy. The game's unique and colorful characters, wide range of playstyles, and limitless paths to follow make it an exciting and rewarding experience for those who love grand strategy games.

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What we like:

Immersive gameplay and world-building
Wide range of options for playstyle and objectives
Beautiful graphics and top-notch soundtrack
Unique and colorful characters with varied abilities and traits
Legacy system adds depth and longevity to gameplay

What could be improved:

Overpriced DLCs that do not add much to gameplay
Slow pace of gameplay and battles
Uncanny 3D models
Lack of region differentiation

strategy
grand-strategy
medieval
simulation
rpg
historical
war
empire
political
grand
military
politics

Novice Dungeon Master (2024)

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early access PC Windows

[Novice Dungeon Master] is a dungeon management simulation set in a fantasy world of dungeons and adventures. Turn your beginner dungeon into the ultimate dungeon of your dreams. Greet adventurers who come to visit your dungeon, grow herbs, summon monsters, and more!

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simulation
management
strategy
turn-based
pixel
multiple-endings
tactical
2d
top-down
single-player
pve
medieval
dungeon
fantasy
achievements

AFK Journey (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

You will play as the legendary mage Merlin and experience strategically tactical battles. Join our open beta and discover 46 heroes from all six factions. Choose from the six commonly - used RPG classes to create different lineups and adapt to various battle scenarios.Say goodbye to grinding for resources with our auto - battle and AFK features. Continue gathering resources even while you 're sleeping . Level up and share equipment across all heroes. New heroes can share experience instantly and be played right away.

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