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Strategy (234 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  2. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports single and multiplayer mode. Supports online gaming. Flexible game mechanics.
    CONS: Limited interaction with real players.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Original gameplay. Realistic political scenarios. Create your own dictator. Choose famous historical figures.
    CONS: Difficult to get into.
  4. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Superb gameplay. Great variety and depth. One player and multiplayer mode.
    CONS: Complex for beginners.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  7. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: "Will" mechanic is interesting. Characters have good variety. Aesthetic will appeal to Korean/Japanese animation fans. Gameplay easy to learn.
    CONS: Storyline is uninspired. Graphics are fairly rudimentary. Gameplay can become dull over long periods. Comedic cut-scenes may be off-putting to some.
  8. PROS: A brilliantly conceived city and civilization-building game. Limited technology forces you to play diplomatically.
    CONS: Some gamers will find progression much too slow. The longer the game. the longer the lag between turns.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    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.
  10. 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.
  11. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Beautiful pixelated art. Relaxing music. Interesting take on city-building mechanics. Different machine tile shapes give more challenges.
    CONS: No tutorial. Camera controls are split between the keyboard and the mouse.
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Engaging storyline. Interesting mix of genres. Sophisticated city-building mechanics. Polished graphics.
    CONS: Lacks the freedom of the original. Mechanics take a while to learn. Time-consuming and unsuited to casual play. Artificial intelligence is flawed.
  13. PROS: Unique gameplay that includes building, battling and trading. Political and economic factors add depth to the game. Set in realistic historical context of the 18th Century. Impressive visuals that capture the smallest details in battle.
    CONS: Very large file download size. High minimum system requirements and some graphics cards aren't supported. User interface for trading and battling can get frustrating. May struggle to follow the action on a smaller screen.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Beautiful art style. Interesting gameplay mechanics. Based on real-life rules. Great voice-overs and soundtrack.
    CONS: Frantic strategizing for resources. Constant trial and error. Slow and awkward character movements.
  15. 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.
  16. PROS: Improved graphics. New menu interfaces. Can play as either Ted or Dolores. New game mode.
    CONS: Can‘t make decisions characters on an expedition. No new gameplay mechanics added.
  17. License
    Demo Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Immersive campaign storyline. Introduces iconic Warcraft elements. Epic fantasy soundtrack.
    CONS: Graphics are dated by modern standards. Generally imbalanced gameplay. Lacks guides and tooltips.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lots of levels. Lots of fun characters along the way. Interesting scenarios and levels. Includes night, day and natural disasters.
    CONS: Free to play but requires payment to unblock levels. Not that different to the original.
  19. PROS: Intriguing premise and setting. Strategic survival gameplay. Social dynamics.
    CONS: Still in early access.
  20. PROS: Interestingly varied maps. Wide range of enemy types. Impressive graphics and effects. Mid-game saves make long levels manageable.
    CONS: Tower placement controls are a little complex. No story, characters or even premise. Difficulty level can be challenging. Tower effects are not clearly explained.

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