The best strategy games in 2026

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Top rated: Slay the Spire 2
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1. Slay the Spire 2
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Roguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingCard Game
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2. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000…
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a…
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game…
CRPGTurn Based CombatChoices Matter
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3. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here.
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here.
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here.
Grand StrategyReal Time TacticsWar
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4. Age of Mythology: Retold
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning…
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological…
Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life.
MythologyStory RichRTS
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5. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players…
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and…
Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition…
MedievalWarRTS
6. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of…
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games.
4XGrand StrategyTurn Based Strategy
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7. Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips!
Victory is at your fingertips!
Victory is at your fingertips!
Grand StrategyHistoricalWorld War Ii
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8. Company of Heroes 3
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper…
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a…
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war.
Action RTSWorld War IiWargame
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9. Age of Wonders 4
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design!
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design!
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat.
4XGrand StrategyTurn Based Strategy
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10. Mechabellum
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler.
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler.
Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles.
Auto BattlerMechsRobots
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11. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one definitive package.
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one definitive package.
All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one definitive package.
Sci FiRTSBase Building
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12. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op…
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor…
42 Civilizations, 229 Campaign Missions, Singleplayer, Co-Op, Multiplayer, In-Game Editor, Mods, Cross-play...It is good to be the king.
HistoricalCity BuilderRTS
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13. For The King II
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four…
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel…
Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG.
Party Based RPGBoard GameTurn Based Strategy
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14. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel!
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel!
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'.
Colony SimCity BuilderMedieval
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15. Jagged Alliance 3
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected…
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and…
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control.
Turn Based CombatTactical RPGTurn Based Tactics
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16. UFO 50
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a…
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres…
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs.
RetroPixel Graphics2D
17. Total War: WARHAMMER II
The forces of Lustria await your command.
The forces of Lustria await your command.
The forces of Lustria await your command.
Grand StrategyWarTurn Based Strategy
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18. Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers…
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value.
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value.
HistoricalWorld War IiReal Time Tactics
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19. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams!
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams!
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy.
SpaceSci FiBuilding
20. Company of Heroes 2
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone…
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions.
Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions.
HistoricalWorld War IiWar
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21. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of…
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building…
Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles.
Grand StrategyHistoricalWar
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22. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an…
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics…
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign…
Grand StrategyHistoricalWar
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23. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly…
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation.
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation.
Outbreak SimZombiesStrategy
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24. SCP: 5K
The SCP Foundation has gone dark.
The SCP Foundation has gone dark.
SCP: 5K is a co-op or singleplayer tactical horror FPS project that puts players in the midst of a conspiracy where the SCP Foundation has turned on humanity.
TacticalFPSHorror
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25. Dune: Spice Wars
This is your desert, your Dune.
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard.
A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard.
4XGrand StrategySci Fi
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26. Oaken Tower
Oaken Tower is a synergy-heavy PvP auto battler where your tower of…
Oaken Tower is a synergy-heavy PvP auto battler where your tower of items fights other…
Oaken Tower is a synergy-heavy PvP auto battler where your tower of items fights other players. Build deadly combos and scale exponentially. Every decision matters.
Asynchronous MultiplayerAuto BattlerCard Battler
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27. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy.
Tower DefenseThird Person ShooterPhysics
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28. Cluckmech Oasis
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game.
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game.
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival.
Tower DefenseTop Down ShooterCute
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29. Silica
Silica blends FPS and RTS in epic, photorealistic battles.
Silica blends FPS and RTS in epic, photorealistic battles.
Silica blends FPS and RTS in epic, photorealistic battles. Choose to fight on the ground or command from above as humans or aliens.
Vehicular CombatRTSFPS
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30. Men of War: Assault Squad 2
The ultimate World War II real-time tactics experience.
The ultimate World War II real-time tactics experience.
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control.
World War IiWarTactical
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