Strategy (1260 programs)

Pros: Combines turn based combat with RPG elements. Good graphics and sound. Challenging gameplay. Easy to play. Includes additional "Elite edition" content.

Cons: Unoriginal storyline.

Pros: Epic space battles. Impressive and immersive graphics. Torpedoes are exciting. Ships can be customised.

Cons: Rather awkward diplomacy system. Very easy combat system. The strategy element is confusing. Missions are rather repetitive.

Pros: Preserves real-world coastlines for geographic planning. Antarctica Thawed introduces a playable Antarctic landmass. Small Continents Plus and Oceania favour naval, island play. Supports standard map sizes across multiple scripts.

Cons: Smaller-scale addition compared with the game's major expansions. Availability of specific continents varies by script. Steam keys generally incompatible with Mac App Store version.

Pros: Changes improve all element of the gameplay. Technically excellent. Combat and unit variety is much greater.

Cons: Increased system requirements. Slow loads.

Pros: Simple graphical design works well. Win/lose statistics offered. Good for training. Altering the starting piece from double six is possible.

Cons: Expert level is very hard. Cannot play with friends. Free domino app alternatives. No game rule variations.