Strategy (935 programs)
Pros: Evocative gothic future setting. Impressive graphics and sound. Interesting fusion of RTS and RPG elements. Tyranids appear as a playable faction for the first time.
Cons: Repetitive side missions. Forces remain relatively small throughout the game. Presentation of narrative feels flat. Deviation from formula may disappoint returning players.
Pros: Original game concept. Soothing music.
Cons: Gameplay is a bit dull after a while.
Pros: Has beautifully designed backgrounds and character art.. Features a range of different puzzles and minigames..
Cons: Certain players may find the pace too slow.. Some of the minigames are not particularly inspired..
Pros: Can be played in offline mode. Offers 5 different regions to play with 15 levels each. Can also be played in consoles. Fun and interactive gameplay.
Cons: Reconstructing the same room in each level is tedious.
Pros: Great looking units and world. Lots to do. Interesting strategy. Deep resorce management.
Cons: Hard to see which unit is which zoomed out. Combat is stiff compared to some competition.
Pros: Deep skill tree with meaningful upgrades. Varied loot, skills, and companions. Strong sense of progression.
Cons: Early grinding can feel repetitive. Numerous systems may overwhelm newcomers.
Pros: Deep synergy-driven gameplay. No RNG in combat; entirely skill-based. Massive roster of mythological gods and relics. High replayability and challenge modifiers.
Cons: Steep learning curve for new players.
Pros: Detailed political simulation. More than 200 different countries at play. Great graphics and interface. Automation of different tasks.
Cons: Stringent hardware and connectivity requirements. Too challenging. Countries enter war for no clear reason. Ridden with glitches.
Pros: Take decisions on tackling crime, unemployment, climate change and other issues. Policies may affect GDP, which creates domino effects on other aspects of society. Fine tune policies according to your preference while keeping voters happy. User interface displays connections between all facets of society.
Cons: Very basic, unappealing visuals. Not so easy to dip into for brief gaming sessions. Detail takes time to get your head around. Markets are prone to frequent economic crashes.
