Strategy Games

Deep strategic games that test your planning.

9 games

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

7.8/10
StrategyPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

Recommended: Sid Meier’s Civilization VI excels at district-based cities despite dumb ai. Score: ...

Slay the Spire

7.5/10
Deck buildingPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

If you only have 30 seconds: Slay the Spire earns 7.5/10 — well worth your time in the deck-build...

Cities: Skylines

7.4/10
City BuilderPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

Recommended: Cities: Skylines excels at deep zoning despite frustrating traffic ai. Score: 7.4/10.

RimWorld

7.4/10
Colony SimulationPCSteam DeckMac

Recommended: RimWorld excels at ai story generator despite steep learning curve. Score: 7.4/10.

Anno 1800

6.7/10
City BuilderPCSteam DeckMac

A strong city builder / strategy pick. Deep simulation outweighs steep learning curve. 6.7/10.

Into the Breach

6.4/10
Turn BasedPCSteam DeckNintendo Switch

A strong turn-based strategy pick. Perfect game design outweighs minimal graphics. 6.4/10.

Frostpunk

5.9/10
City SurvivalPCSteam DeckXbox

A decent city survival pick. Incredible atmosphere outweighs punishing. 5.9/10.

Manor Lords

5.9/10
City BuilderPCSteam Deck

Worth considering: Manor Lords excels at organic city building despite early access. Score: 5.9/10.

Frostpunk 2

5.8/10
City SurvivalPCSteam Deck

A decent city survival strategy pick. Deeper politics outweighs less personal. 5.8/10.