Discover the top strategy games of 2025, from epic 4X empire builders to innovative indie releases.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers challenging gameplay with rewarding combat encounters. Thronefall combines tower defense with real-time strategy in a minimalistic way. Slay The Spire is a modern classic ...

This upcoming Steam game takes Frostpunk and Against the Storm's survival formula and gives its gameplay a wildly unexpected ...

Strategy games with simple gameplay mechanics can offer accessible experiences without sacrificing depth or strategy. Tooth and Tail provides an accessible real-time strategy experience with ...

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Earth of Oryn, an upcoming 4X strategy game on Steam with detailed city-building mechanics, draws inspiration from classics like Stronghold Crusader and The Settlers, likely appealing to fans of both ...

Battle Nations is a hybrid base builder and turn-based combat game, and after a decade, it's still one of the best strategy experiences on the app store. Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and ...