The strategy genre has grown from a niche into something more. With a wide variety of subgenres, there are multiple options for players, and they return to these titles year after year. Deep mechanics ...

The Total War series has long since dominated much of the strategy genre. Its penchant for large-scale battles with thousands of soldiers clashing on screen at once, in-depth campaigns, diplomacy, ...

The strategy genre has become increasingly popular over the years, and 2026 looks to be one of the most promising in recent ...

2025 was a standout year for strategy games. From massive 4X empire builders to tense real-time tactical battles and inventive indie gems, there were strategy releases for every type of player. Below ...

Strategy is something that has been a part of our world for a very long time. It’s often believed that the person or group with the best strategy can overcome any obstacle. Video games put many ...

Sid Meier's Civilization continues to be a juggernaut of the 4X strategy genre. And while the 'just one more turn' addictiveness of the series remains as potent as ever, Civilization VII also dared to ...

A great strategy game must provide players with a formula that is both familiar each time it's encountered, but also never stops presenting fresh challenges. In Sid Meier's Civilization 7, developer ...

If you want a gentle start to an in-depth strategy experience, these titles will be perfect.

Taylor Rioux is a writer and critic based in Minnesota. He has been writing professionally about games since 2024, after starting the website JetsonPlaysGames, which covers both video games and ...