Best Strategy Games
1,169 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert - The Aftermath
Released: Sep 24, 1997
Critic rating: 62.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Command & Conquer: Red Alert: The Aftermath is the second of two expansion packs for Command & Conquer: Red Alert, and was released in 1997.
Armello
Released: Jan 22, 2015
Critic rating: 73.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Quiz/Trivia, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Armello is a grand swashbuckling adventure that combines three styles of play; The deep tactics of card games with the rich strategy of table top board games, combined with a character role-playing system.
Kingdom Rush Origins
Released: Nov 7, 2014
Critic rating: 70.0 / 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
The third installment in the popular tower defense series Kingdom Rush.
SimCity
Released: Oct 3, 1989
Critic rating: 58.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, BBC Microcomputer System, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), Acorn Electron, Mac, DOS, FM Towns, Amiga, Amstrad CPC
Game modes: Single player
SimCity, later renamed SimCity Classic, is a city-building simulation video game, first released on February 2, 1989, and designed by Will Wright for the Macintosh computer.
The Escapists 2
Released: Aug 22, 2017
Critic rating: 75.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The Escapists 2 is the forthcoming sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game which will include, in a first for the series, drop in/drop out play for up to four players in both local and online play.
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Released: Nov 9, 2021
Critic rating: 72.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s ground-breaking 2018 management simulation, Jurassic World Evolution, offering an all new narrative campaign voiced by cast members from across the Jurassic World film franchise, exciting new features, four engaging game modes, and an expanded roster of awe-inspiring dinosaurs.
Punch Club
Released: Jan 8, 2016
Critic rating: 68.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love.
Wii Party U
Released: Oct 25, 2013
Critic rating: 60.7 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Arcade, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Wii U
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
It's time to party with Wii U Enjoy board games and mini-games on the TV, play familiar tabletop games using the Wii U GamePad Controller, or transform your living room into a game show floor.
Bloons TD 5
Released: Dec 14, 2011
Critic rating: 71.6 / 100 • 54 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Five-star tower defense with unrivaled depth and replayability.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Released: Feb 11, 2025
Critic rating: 82.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history.
Kingdom Rush Vengeance
Released: Nov 21, 2018
Critic rating: 71.6 / 100 • 29 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Are you ready to face former allies in battle?
Hexcells Plus
Released: Dec 9, 2013
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100 • 29 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Hexcells Plus is a standalone expansion to Hexcells that contains 36 new and more challenging puzzles.
Battle Chess
Released: Oct 1, 1988
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100 • 61 votes
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, Apple IIGS, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, DOS, FM Towns, Amiga, Apple II
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Battle Chess was developed by Interplay as their first project after severing ties with Electronic Arts.
TheHunter: Call of the Wild
Released: Feb 16, 2017
Critic rating: 73.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Never before have you experienced a hunting game like theHunter: Call of the Wild.
Hyrule Warriors: Legends
Released: Jan 21, 2016
Critic rating: 71.4 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Cut down entire legions of enemies using over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors -style moves as Hyrule Warriors comes to the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. In the portable version, experience new story elements and playable characters from by The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker game such as Tetra, King of Hyrule and more. Additional new features, such as the ability to switch between different characters on the fly, allow you to strategically position characters and defeat foes in all-new ways like never before.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Released: May 30, 2017
Critic rating: 72.5 / 100
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a sequel to the stand-alone expansion pack to Rising Storm and focuses on the Vietnam War.
Jurassic World Evolution
Released: Jun 11, 2018
Critic rating: 74.2 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Take charge of operations on the legendary islands of the Muertes archipelago and bring the wonder, majesty and danger of dinosaurs to life.
The Sims Bustin' Out
Released: Dec 15, 2003
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
The Sims Bustin' Out is the second title in The Sims console series and the first The Sims title to not be released on PC.
Phoenix Point
Released: Dec 3, 2019
Critic rating: 82.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Google Stadia, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Phoenix Point is the new strategy game from the creator of the original X-COM series.
Age of Empires: Mythologies
Released: Nov 24, 2008
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Inspired by the hit PC title and built on the game engine behind the critically acclaimed Age of Empires: Age of Kings, Age of Empires: Mythologies will be the ultimate portable tactical strategy game with its refined gameplay, inspired design, fantastic multiplayer, and extensive replay value.
Rogue Company
Released: Sep 30, 2020
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Gear up and drop in to Rogue Company, the third-person tactical action shooter that puts the fate of the world in your hands.
Age of Wonders III
Released: Mar 31, 2014
Critic rating: 79.6 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Age of Wonders III, like the previous games in the series is a turn-based strategy game set within a high fantasy universe where the player assumes the role of a political-military leader.
Party Hard 2
Released: Oct 25, 2018
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
It's the Holiday Season, and you don't get your Christmas Bonus.
Mir Tankov
Released: Apr 1, 2022
Critic rating: 71.2 / 100 • 41 votes
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
The world famous tank MMO now developed and published by Lesta Games in RUBY region.
Black Desert
Released: Dec 17, 2014
Critic rating: 75.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Black Desert is a game that tests the limitations of MMORPG by implementing remastered graphics and audio. Enjoy exciting combat and siege, exploration, trading, fishing, training, alchemy, cooking, gathering, hunting, and more in the vast open world.