Best Strategy Games
1,169 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Yesterday
Released: Mar 22, 2012
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100
Rating: PEGI 16
Genres: Point-and-click, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player
After captivating players from all around the world with the mythic Runaway trilogy, Pendulo Studios presents a new adventure gaming masterpiece!
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Released: Oct 18, 2019
Critic rating: 70.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Similar to its predecessors, the game is a third-person shooter where players take control of the Plants or the Zombies in either a cooperative or competitive multiplayer environment.
Angry Birds 2
Released: Jul 30, 2015
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Angry Birds are back in the sequel to the biggest mobile game of all time!
MouseCraft
Released: Jul 8, 2014
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Ouya, Linux, Windows Phone, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Ever wondered what a cross between Tetris and Lemmings would look like?
King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
Released: Oct 25, 2012
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100 • 25 votes
Rating: PEGI 12
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.
Battleborn
Released: May 3, 2016
Critic rating: 73.1 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
"Battleborn is a next-gen hero-shooter brought to you by the creators of the award-winning and best-selling Borderlands franchise.
9 Kings
Released: May 23, 2025
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100 • 21 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder.
Toribash
Released: Mar 1, 2006
Critic rating: 67.5 / 100 • 26 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you're able to design your own moves.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Released: Nov 20, 2014
Critic rating: 64.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the second expansion of Dynasty Warriors 8.
Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise
Released: Mar 1, 1985
Critic rating: 67.4 / 100 • 28 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy
Platforms: Family Computer Disk System, Arcade, Wii, Family Computer, Wii U, Nintendo Entertainment System
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
DIG DUG has decided to chill out from the pressures of the real world by taking a long overdue vacation on a beautiful Caribbean island.
Reigns: Game of Thrones
Released: Oct 18, 2018
Critic rating: 73.8 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Through the fiery visions of Melisandre, claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and more to carefully navigate the complex relationships and hostile factions of the Seven Kingdoms.
Defender of the Crown
Released: Nov 1, 1986
Critic rating: 67.4 / 100 • 31 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Apple IIGS, Philips CD-i, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Legacy Computer, Linux, Atari ST/STE, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Commodore CDTV, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC
Game modes: Single player
The Age of Chivalry!
Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad
Released: Sep 19, 2003
Critic rating: 62.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Split screen
Take charge of the most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the US Delta Force squads.
Yomawari: Night Alone
Released: Oct 29, 2015
Critic rating: 80.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita
Game modes: Single player
Yomawari is a Japanese horror action game and features a female protagonist that is searching for her older sister and pet dog, while exploring a creepy town at night.
Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Released: Apr 21, 2011
Critic rating: 65.3 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Stand together with the US Marines in Operation Flashpoint: Red River, the ultimate tactical infantry shooter.
Etherlords II
Released: Oct 1, 2003
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Etherlords 2 is an exciting mix of role-playing, adventure, and tactical combat in the fine tradition of fantasy trading card games.
Age of Empires II: HD Edition
Released: Apr 9, 2013
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
In Age of Empires II: HD Edition, fans of the original game and new players alike will fall in love with the classic Age of Empires II experience.
Might & Magic Heroes VII
Released: Sep 29, 2015
Critic rating: 66.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Our story takes place during a war of succession.
The Sims: Hot Date
Released: Nov 12, 2001
Critic rating: 67.1 / 100 • 28 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
The Sims: Hot Date is the third expansion pack for The Sims, representing an entirely new experience for your Sims - dating!
Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
Released: Mar 12, 1993
Critic rating: 67.1 / 100 • 24 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Legacy Mobile Device, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player
It’s up to you to defeat the Empire.
Columns
Released: Mar 1, 1990
Critic rating: 67.1 / 100 • 56 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy
Platforms: Arcade, Sharp X68000, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Mac, FM Towns, Super Famicom
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Go back in time to a bygone civilization: the ancient world of Phoenicia.
Domina
Released: Apr 3, 2017
Critic rating: 67.0 / 100 • 29 votes
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Domina is a Gladiator management game.
Windjammers 2
Released: Jan 20, 2022
Critic rating: 77.6 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Fighting, Sport, Strategy, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Windjammers 2 will combine everything fans love about the classic title with entirely hand-drawn 2D animations to create the ultimate windjamming experience.
Armikrog
Released: Sep 30, 2015
Critic rating: 57.2 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Point-and-click, Platform, Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player
Armikrog is a unique stop motion clay animated point and click adventure game from the creators of Earthworm Jim and the Neverhood.
Risk: Global Domination
Released: Dec 3, 2015
Critic rating: 66.6 / 100 • 42 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Everybody wants to rule the world!