Discover the top strategy games of 2025, from epic 4X empire builders to innovative indie releases.

Some strategy games offer fluid gameplay without designated regions, like Dungeon Of The Endless. Darkest Dungeon 2 combines combat-focused gameplay with permanent progression for a brutal yet ...

Unique resource management in Cobalt Core's deck-building enhances tactical gameplay. Mount & Blade: Warband's real-time combat requires quick, informed decisions for success. Wildfrost's innovative ...

Earth of Oryn, an upcoming 4X strategy game on Steam with detailed city-building mechanics, draws inspiration from classics like Stronghold Crusader and The Settlers, likely appealing to fans of both ...

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Dominate galaxies and engage in epic space battles with the best space strategy games. Whether it’s turn-based or real-time, small-scale skirmishes, or interstellar wars, if you want to dominate ...

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From Frostpunk 2 to Manor Lords, here's our list of the best city building games that will have you reaching for the skies ...

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Building your own functioning castle town is one of the most uniquely satisfying experiences you’ll ever find in video games — seeing all the little people and pieces fit together like a massive ...

There never seems to be a real shortage of worthwhile strategy games to check out. Over the last year, we've had Frostpunk 2 and Civilization 7 launch, with Manor Lords, Homeworld 3, and Age of ...