Best Strategy Games
1,192 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
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.
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.
Defender of the Crown
Released: Nov 1, 1986
Critic rating: 67.4 / 100 • 32 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.
Mappy
Released: Mar 1, 1983
Critic rating: 67.1 / 100 • 41 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
Platforms: Arcade, PC-8800 Series, Sharp X1, Wii, Sega Game Gear, iOS, Wii U, FM-7, NEC PC-6000 Series, MSX
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The player guides Mappy the police mouse through the mansion of the cats called Mewkies (Meowky in the U.S.
Columns
Released: Mar 1, 1990
Critic rating: 67.1 / 100 • 57 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.
Worms
Released: Mar 7, 2007
Critic rating: 71.5 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 3, iOS, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms!
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!
Ghost Master
Released: May 23, 2003
Critic rating: 67.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Ghost Master is a strategy game with a difference.
Clicker Heroes
Released: Jul 1, 2014
Critic rating: 66.5 / 100 • 72 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Ever wondered what one quadrillion damage per second feels like?
AdVenture Capitalist
Released: May 30, 2014
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Game modes: Single player
AdVenture Capitalist is the world’s greatest capitalism simulator.
War for the Overworld
Released: Apr 2, 2015
Critic rating: 60.0 / 100
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Tired of invading dungeons?
SimCity Societies
Released: Nov 13, 2007
Critic rating: 66.7 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Featuring an all-new, revolutionary feature set, SimCity Societies allows players to create their own kinds of cities, shape their cultures, societal behaviors and environments.
Dungeon Defenders II
Released: Dec 5, 2014
Critic rating: 66.4 / 100 • 34 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Dungeon Defenders II is a co-operative action tower defense game that incorporates heavy roleplaying elements.
20 Minutes Till Dawn
Released: Sep 5, 2022
Critic rating: 66.3 / 100 • 51 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Shoot down an ever growing horde of Lovecraftian monsters to survive the night.