Best Strategy Games
1,169 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Teamfight Tactics
Released: Jun 26, 2019
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100 • 130 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Teamfight Tactics is a round-based strategy game that pits you against seven opponents in a free-for-all race to build a powerful team that fights on your behalf.
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici
Released: Apr 17, 1996
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100 • 45 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Mac, DOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici is a real-time strategy computer game, released by Blue Byte Software in 1996.
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Released: Nov 22, 2004
Critic rating: 82.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Windows Phone, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player
Based on Sid Meier's original masterpiece, Pirates!, Sid Meier's Pirates!
Darkest Dungeon
Released: Jan 19, 2016
Critic rating: 83.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring.
Black Book
Released: Aug 10, 2021
Critic rating: 82.3 / 100 • 36 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces.
Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion
Released: Sep 25, 2005
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The first expansion pack for Rome: Total War, Barbarian Invasion takes the action forward in time 349 years after the end of the original game.
Squad
Released: Sep 23, 2020
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer
Squad is a large scale combined arms multiplayer first-person shooter emphasizing combat realism through communication, team play, emphasizing strong squad cohesion mechanics as well as larger-scale coordination, tactics, and planning.
Lara Croft Go
Released: Aug 27, 2015
Critic rating: 85.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
Lara Croft GO expands the turn-based puzzle gameplay and takes you on an adventure set in a long-forgotten world.
Katana Zero
Released: Apr 18, 2019
Critic rating: 84.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Platform, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Katana Zero is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Arena Breakout: Infinite
Released: Sep 15, 2025
Critic rating: 82.2 / 100 • 145 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a tactical extraction shooter featuring PvPvE combat.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Released: Feb 19, 2013
Critic rating: 84.8 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes the renowned Metal Gear franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience.
Hearts of Iron IV
Released: Jun 6, 2016
Critic rating: 83.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Victory is at your fingertips!
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Released: Jan 20, 2016
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution
Released: Aug 20, 2019
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
It's Time to Duel!
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Released: Sep 18, 2014
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director’s Cut is a standalone release of Harebrained Schemes' critically-acclaimed Dragonfall campaign, which first premiered as a major expansion for Shadowrun Returns.
Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
Released: Nov 14, 2002
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Prince John Lackland has stolen the throne from King Richard Lionheart and put him to jail.
Freedom Force
Released: Mar 26, 2002
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
From a distant corner of the galaxy, an evil alien race sets in motion a sinister plan to conquer the Earth.
Predecessor
Released: Aug 20, 2024
Critic rating: 82.1 / 100 • 68 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, MOBA
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy.
Football Manager 2005
Released: Nov 5, 2004
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Football Manager 2005 is a game in the Football Manager computer game series.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Released: Apr 20, 2005
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
Game modes: Single player
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is a tactical role-playing video game developed by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo SPD, and published by Nintendo for the GameCube home console in 2005.
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Released: Mar 21, 2018
Critic rating: 84.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War!
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Released: Oct 17, 2017
Critic rating: 84.7 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Players will once again assume the role of the New Kid, and join South Park favorites Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in a new hilarious and outrageous adventure.
Besiege
Released: Feb 18, 2020
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles.
The Movies
Released: Nov 8, 2005
Critic rating: 86.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Behind every box office hit and Hollywood star is a movie mogul who makes it happen.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Released: Mar 3, 2014
Critic rating: 80.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing game set in the town of South Park, developed in collaboration with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.