Best Strategy Games
1,193 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Realm Grinder
Released: Jan 24, 2017
Critic rating: 77.4 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: PEGI 3
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Grow your realm, build alliances, and explore one of the deepest idle RPGs ever!
Chroma Squad
Released: Apr 30, 2015
Critic rating: 71.9 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show!
From Dust
Released: Jul 27, 2011
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
A Modern God Game Where Nature is the Star From Dust is the latest original video game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, Another World. Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous. You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution, a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...
X4: Foundations
Released: Nov 30, 2018
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 7
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
X4: FOUNDATIONS, the long awaited sequel in the successful X series, brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Released: Apr 24, 2013
Critic rating: 86.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine (or simply Monaco') is a video game made by indie developers at Pocketwatch Games.
Battle Realms
Released: Nov 7, 2001
Critic rating: 77.4 / 100 • 34 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Kenji, exiled heir to the Dragon throne, must stake his claim in a chaotic world wracked by the subversive intrigues of the Serpent, Wolf, and Lotus clans.
Imperator: Rome
Released: Apr 25, 2019
Critic rating: 84.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 16
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
"Paradox Development Studio returns to ancient history with Imperator: Rome, a new title set around the growth of Roman power in a threatening Mediterranean.
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Released: Dec 4, 2017
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100 • 55 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Presenting a fun Five Nights at Freddy's adventure with a lighter touch for the holidays, Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator puts you in charge of developing your own restaurant!
Beholder
Released: Nov 9, 2016
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player
A totalitarian State controls every aspect of private and social life.
Wildfrost
Released: Apr 12, 2023
Critic rating: 83.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deckbuilder!
Empire Earth
Released: Nov 12, 2001
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100 • 151 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Epochs are the ages a player passes through in Empire Earth.
Marvel Rivals
Released: Dec 6, 2024
Critic rating: 78.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Racing, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
Marvel Rivals is a super hero team-based PvP shooter developed by NetEase Games!
Among Us
Released: Jun 15, 2018
Critic rating: 81.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Play with 4-15 player online or via local WiFi as you attempt to prepare your spaceship for departure, but beware as one or more random players among the Crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Released: Jan 18, 2022
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Oxygen Not Included
Released: Jul 30, 2019
Critic rating: 77.1 / 100 • 144 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game.
Football Manager 2015
Released: Nov 7, 2014
Critic rating: 73.8 / 100
Rating: PEGI 3
Genres: Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Football Manager 2015 is the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of football management available, putting you in the hot-seat of almost any club in more than 50 countries across the world, including all of Europe’s biggest leagues.
Looney Tunes: Sheep Raider
Released: Sep 14, 2001
Critic rating: 77.1 / 100 • 22 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation
Game modes: Single player
Stealth, humour and tactical skills - the scene is set for the ultimate showdown between Sam Sheep-dog and a greedy wolf whose only thought is where his next meal is coming from.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Released: Mar 22, 2018
Critic rating: 74.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content.
Tropico 4
Released: Aug 26, 2011
Critic rating: 74.3 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player
Fancy being a dictator?
Void Bastards
Released: May 28, 2019
Critic rating: 81.4 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
"Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim.
Kingdom Rush Frontiers
Released: Jun 6, 2013
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
Released: Dec 7, 2020
Critic rating: 77.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Stack, chain, and combo your way to victory in the ultimate matching of two puzzle game legends!
GeoGuessr
Released: May 9, 2013
Critic rating: 76.9 / 100 • 50 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Quiz/Trivia
Platforms: Web browser, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Battle Royale
A game of simulated world travel and geographical knowledge.
Brütal Legend
Released: Oct 13, 2009
Critic rating: 80.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Music, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom.
Door Kickers
Released: Oct 20, 2014
Critic rating: 84.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Door Kickers is an innovative Real-Time Tactics game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team.