Strategy (2398 programs)

Pros: Narrative-driven battle campaigns. Weight of permadeath. Choices matter.

Cons: Rather simplistic combat.

Pros: Dynamic equipment system. 2D-pixel art graphics. Wide variety of characters and challenges to encounter.

Cons: Some players do not resonate with the fixed turn-based gameplay. It can be repetitive and overwhelming for some players.

Pros: Combines tower building with combat. Features Qimen mechanisms. In-depth character and tower progression.

Cons: Complexity may be daunting.

Pros: Unique auto-battler with god game mechanics. Multiple terrain cards to collect. Various unlockable heroes.

Cons: Moderate learning curve. Thin game content.

Pros: Strategic, turn-based gameplay. Maps are randomized.

Cons: No multiplayer. Tough to master.

Pros: Strategic deck-building. Unique three-tiered battlefield system. High replayability.

Cons: Steep learning curve.

Pros: Multiplayer. Real-time strategy game. Has god-game mechanics. Spell-based combat.

Cons: Steep learning curve. High system requirement.

Pros: With a compound customization system. A great selection of equipment. Destructible environments.

Cons: Hard to understand tutorial. Few glitches.

Pros: Multiple platforms. Strategy-based gameplay. No complex controls.

Cons: No full English support. No free pulls.

Pros: Unique approach to the turn-based mechanic. Great, nuanced storyline. Three-dimensional characterization. Social system adds a lot to the game.

Cons: Challenging difficulty curve. Slow pacing at the start. Mature themes.

Pros: Allows for single- and multiplayer modes.

Cons: Mature content.

Pros: Smart blend of chess, strategy, and roguelike elements. Magic card system that alters battles. Clean top-down layout with readable information. Straightforward progression with useful upgrades.

Cons: Occasional bugs.

Pros: Immersive horror experience. Engaging narrative.

Cons: Frustrating difficulty.

Pros: Creative reimagining of chess mechanics. Engaging dungeon puzzles. Whimsical narrative elements.

Cons: Might be too complex for strategy newcomers.