Best Strategy Games
1,169 Strategy games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Gloomhaven
Released: Jul 17, 2019
Critic rating: 73.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
"In Gloomhaven, you play as a team of mercenaries on their own personal quests to go conquer a world of gloomy and wicked decadence.
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World
Released: Dec 1, 1991
Critic rating: 59.9 / 100 • 23 votes
Genres: Platform, Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Sega Game Gear, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System/Mark III
Game modes: Single player
The Simpsons: Bart vs.
Verdun
Released: Apr 28, 2015
Critic rating: 57.5 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in a realistic World War One setting, the game which started the 1914-1918 WW1 Game series.
The Urbz: Sims in the City
Released: Nov 9, 2004
Critic rating: 47.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
The Sims have moved to the City where there's always action and where reputation means everything.
Warface
Released: Oct 21, 2013
Critic rating: 54.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Join a five soldier team and take the fight to Blackwood across the globe.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
Released: Dec 16, 2021
Critic rating: 58.7 / 100 • 34 votes
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach is the latest installment of the family-friendly horror games loved by millions of players from all over the globe.
Defender
Released: Mar 1, 1981
Critic rating: 70.0 / 100
Genres: Shooter, Strategy
Platforms: Arcade, Web browser, Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Defender is an arcade video game developed released by Williams Electronics in 1980.
Etherlords
Released: Nov 12, 2001
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Etherlords is an exciting mix of turn-based strategy and fantasy trading card game.
Heroes of Might and Magic IV: The Gathering Storm
Released: Sep 26, 2002
Critic rating: 58.5 / 100 • 24 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The Gathering Storm is the first of two expansion packs for the turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic IV.
Miscreated
Released: Dec 18, 2018
Critic rating: 58.3 / 100 • 25 votes
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Miscreated is a multiplayer online hardcore survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future.
Omerta: City of Gangsters
Released: Jan 31, 2013
Critic rating: 54.7 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Work your way up from small-time crook to boss of the underworld in this strategic simulation set in the Golden Twenties by setting up speakeasies, gambling dens and distilleries.
Candy Crush Saga
Released: Apr 12, 2012
Critic rating: 57.8 / 100 • 80 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Arcade
Platforms: Amazon Fire TV, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Game modes: Single player, Co-operative
Candy Crush Saga is a free-to-play match-three puzzle video game released by King as a variation of their browser game Candy Crush.
Pokémon Masters
Released: Aug 29, 2019
Critic rating: 57.3 / 100 • 33 votes
Rating: E
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Android, iOS
Pokémon Masters takes place on the island of Pasio, where the rules of battle are different and the treasured bond between Trainer and Pokémon is taken to the next level with sync pairs—the combination of a Trainer and their partner Pokémon.
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Released: Nov 14, 2006
Critic rating: 60.6 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Racing, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Players aim straight downhill at high speed through 7 open locations, such as Machu Picchu, San Fransisco, Rio de Janeiro, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, and more in Tony Hawk's first extreme downhill racing game .
Heroes & Generals
Released: Sep 23, 2016
Critic rating: 57.2 / 100 • 50 votes
Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Heroes & Generals is the ultimate WW2 game.
Mario Party: Island Tour
Released: Nov 21, 2013
Critic rating: 55.1 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Card & Board Game
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Mario Party: Island Tour lets you take the fun on the road with your Nintendo 3DS system!
Worms Forts: Under Siege
Released: Nov 19, 2004
Critic rating: 40.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Worms Forts: Under Siege is a turn based strategy game by Team 17 which worms must destroy the enemy team or their stronghold
Yandere Simulator
Released: Mar 1, 2014
Critic rating: 56.3 / 100 • 23 votes
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Yandere Simulator is a stealth game about stalking a boy and secretly eliminating any girl who has a crush on him, while maintaining the image of an innocent schoolgirl.
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
Released: Sep 17, 2009
Critic rating: 50.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom of Ardania.
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Released: Mar 16, 2010
Critic rating: 65.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Behold disciples of Nod, for the end is soon upon us.
Stronghold: Crusader Extreme
Released: Jul 2, 2008
Critic rating: 40.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Stronghold: Crusader Extreme is an updated version of 2001's Stronghold expansion, Stronghold: Crusader by Firefly Studios.
Casper
Released: Sep 15, 1996
Critic rating: 40.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Platform, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Game modes: Single player
Based on the Casper film, the game pits you in the role of the friendly ghost trying to make a friend and a second chance at life instead of scaring everyone away.
Kinect Star Wars
Released: Apr 3, 2012
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Fighting, Music, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
"Kinect Star Wars" brings Star Wars to life like never before.
Playboy: The Mansion
Released: Jan 25, 2005
Critic rating: 55.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player
Play as Hugh Hefner and build the Playboy publishing empire while throwing parties, hanging out with celebrities, and, of course, inviting beautiful models into your mansion.
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
Released: Apr 12, 2017
Critic rating: 45.0 / 100
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
Here is a sandbox like no other.