Strategy (2389 programs)

Pros: Window mode is supported. Can now be played on modern operating systems.

Cons: Not all hotkeys can be modified. Games still have to be manually saved. Some arcane skills have been removed.

Pros: You don’t have to win by conquering others. Develop your territory to suit your playing style.

Cons: The start of the game has too much grind and nearer the end it has too little. Enemy AI are terrible at developing their lands.

Pros: Good use of minimalist visuals. Gentle learning curve. Low system requirements.

Cons: Lacks conflict and challenge.

Pros: Unique gameplay mechanic. Engaging storyline. Strategic depth.

Cons: Stealth genre specific.

Pros: Features incremental upgrades. Balances land restoration with light combat mechanics. Offers procedural replayability.

Cons: Relatively short playtime and simple visuals.

Pros: Unique sideways RTS perspective. Three-layered combat system.

Cons: Steep learning curve for beginners. Managing multiple layers can be overwhelming.

Pros: Offers nine chapter and 50 missions. Has a variety of game modes.

Cons: Repetitive mission structure.

Pros: Combines strategy and history. Offers high-intensity missions. Has diverse battle scenes. Has new maps and detailed briefings.

Cons: Limited innovation.

Pros: Deep, strategic card gameplay. Rich cultural and historical themes. High replay value with randomized elements. No microtransactions or ads.

Cons: Occasional translation and UI clarity issues.

Pros: Minimalistic graphics. Diverse tower types and combinations. Online co-op gameplay.

Cons: Text translations could be improved.

Pros: 525 handcrafted Picross puzzles. Relaxing, penalty-free gameplay. Full voice interaction with Lixing. Soothing music and charming visuals.

Cons: AI-generated content may lack emotional nuance.

Pros: Four-chapter campaign blending story and strategy. Deep turn-based combat. Rich mythological narrative.

Cons: Steep learning curve.

Pros: Unique and intriguing premise. Tactical turn-based combat. Diverse creatures, spells, and ideas to unlock.

Cons: High learning curve.

Pros: Hundreds of autonomous units on-screen. Deep roguelite-RTS hybrid mechanics. Great co-op and PvP multiplayer support.

Cons: Steep learning curve and minimal handholding. Intentionally “brute” mechanics might feel clunky to newcomers.

Pros: Let you play as a Coast Guard captain. A thoughtful map-making experience. Has multiple game modes and unlockable ships.

Cons: Repetitive gameplay.

Pros: Lets you build battlefields. Has procedurally generated dungeons. Has a rune system.

Cons: Repetitive gameplay loop.