Strategy (943 programs)

Pros: More than 100 maps.. Over 80 achievements for relay value.. Appropriate for all ages.. Christmas mode adds comedy value..

Cons: Graphics are somewhat cluttered.. Gameplay is relatively simplistic by genre standards.. Only four major terrain types.. Paid upgrades can make multiplayer imbalanced..

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.

Pros: 45 different levels to complete. Comes with an interactive tutorial.

Cons: The number of buildings is rather limited. Tends to crash quite often.

Pros: Very easy to learn. Challenging multiplayer mode. Dynamic campaigns. Engaging and addictive game play.

Cons: The visuals are rather dated. Relentless battle sound effects. Rather limited battlefield. A bit on the simple side.

Pros: The game is compatible with 13 languages.. Outcomes depend on the actions of the player.. Only 95.2 megabytes of memory are needed.. Funny outcomes such as zombie plagues or the end of the world could occur..

Cons: The gameplay is rather one-dimensional.. Players are constantly asked to share their progress on social media platforms.. Some elemental combinations do not make as much sense as they should.. There is no multiplayer mode available for Doodle God..

Pros: Interesting game concept. Engaging storyline. Well developed characters. Opportunity to influence the outcome.

Cons: Rather dull format. No graphics. No sound effects. Not much replay value.

Pros: Huge world to explore. Hours of engaging game play. Plenty of game play variation. Interesting multiplayer mode.

Cons: The interface is rather dull. Relies heavily on trade. Not much emphasis on battle. Not many types of goods.

Pros: Large number of battle scenarios. Fresh new interface. Plenty of game play variation. A lot of replay value.

Cons: Comes with a steep learning curve. The presentation is rather dated. Tends to freeze from time to time. Takes a while to get anywhere.

Pros: Has an engaging storyline.. The graphics are beautifully drawn..

Cons: Gameplay essentially the same as many other hidden object games.. Some may find the puzzles too easy..

Pros: Slick Gothic visual style.. The storyline is engaging and atmospheric..

Cons: Similar to a lot of other hidden object games.. Unlocking the full game requires a purchase..

Pros: Plenty of puzzles to solve. Interesting and engaging storyline.

Cons: A bit on the short side. Not many locations to explore.

Pros: A good alternative to Risk. Ranged artillery is a nice touch.

Cons: Too difficult to win unless you pay real money. Instructions on how to play are awfully inadequate.

Pros: Unique and interesting concept. Plenty of variation to the game play.

Cons: The graphics are rather dull. Can be hard to work out what to do next.

Pros: Endless hours of game play. Colourful and immersive graphics.

Cons: Heavy emphasis on in-app purchases. Plagued with pop-up ads.

Pros: The tactical gameplay has tremendous depth.. Its portrayal of history has a sense of humour..

Cons: Is extremely time-consuming to play.. Some may prefer the more traditional gameplay of Civilization V..

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: Simple. addictive gameplay that will appeal to all ages.. A lot of levels to play through..

Cons: Replaying past levels can be fiddly.. Some may find it too similar to previous Diner Dashes..

Pros: Has a number of puzzles to solve.. Will appeal to fans of the Nancy Drew character..

Cons: Character models are rather stiff.. Older players may find it too simple..

Pros: The graphics are atmospheric and attractive.. The storyline is engaging..

Cons: Some players may find the gameplay too slow.. Macabre subject matter makes it unsuitable for younger players..