Crusader Kings
Crusader Kings is a Grand Strategy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Strategy First. The game takes place in the time-period from 1066 to 1452. It mainly focuses on RTS (Real-time Strategy) and takes place in the Europa Universalis, focusing on the kingdoms of medieval Europe. In the game, you takes on the role of the protagonist, who is a ruler of multitude of various Kingdoms. The ultimate task is to recruit your army to defend your empire, gather resources, and increate your wealth by battling for liege, country, pope, and more. During the gameplay, you can interact with non-player characters, encounter enemies in battlefield and kill them to earn points, upgrade your resources, building, and military to increase their power and fulfill the requirements of each quest to become the best leader. Expand your empire by conquering the lands and loot the treasure of enemies after defeating them. Crusader Kings includes core features such as Strategic Gameplay, Historical Events, Top-down Perspective, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#1 Hearts of Iron IV
Hearts of Iron IV is an Action, Strategy, War, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Paradox Development Studio. The game is centered on WWII, and features various nations and lets the player choose one of them in 1936 or 1939 and leads his army to win. There are three major powers such as the Axis, the Comintern, and the Allice. Lead your nation, make strategies, and fight against other nations using weapons and win the battle.
The game rewards the player with experience points that can unlock further content. Protect your units on land, sea, and air and take down enemies. Hearts of Iron IV offers core features such as Total Strategic War, Control any Nation, Online Combat, Control Planes, Tanks, etc. With a detailed environment, impressive gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, Hearts of Iron IV is a superb game to play.
#2 Darwinia
Darwinia is an Action, Real-time Strategy, War and Single-player video game created by Introversion Software. The game takes place in the randomly generated world populated with AI (Artificial Intelligence). It combines the elements of Puzzle, god games, and strategy. You can get into the role of the protagonist, and you can run multiple programs similar to units used in RTS games. You must lead your army, research and upgrade weapons and fight against foes and virus. The game includes a series of objectives and different scenarios. Explore the game world, complete levels, earn experience points and destroy harmful viruses. Unlock other features, weapons, and levels using your points and dominate the computer world. The ultimate task is to fend off virus, spam e-mails by destroying your programs. The game is played from a top-down perspective. It offers fast-paced gameplay and lets you immerse yourself in RTS experience. With detailed environment, exciting gameplay, superb soundtracks, and brilliant controls, Darwinia is the best game to play and enjoy.
#3 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Ultimate General: Gettysburg combines the elements of Strategy, Military and War developed and published by Game-Labs. The game takes place in the fictional world and includes various nations to play and enjoy. It focuses on the tactical battle and lets the player select his nation and start to fight against other faction. Lead thousands of soldiers during the war and command them to attack other nation. Make the strategies, explore the massive map, protect sea, land and air units. Complete a series of challenging missions and prove himself as the best commander. It rewards the player with reputation points as progress and can use these points to unlock further content in the game. Control aircraft, ships and land armies to fend off enemies. The game lets the player to play solo in the single-player campaign against AI and can play against other players in multiplayer mode. Ultimate General, Multiday Battle, Easy Controls, Detailed Map, Advanced Line, Tactical Factors, Historical Scenarios, etc. are the prominent features of the game. Try it out.
#4 Defcon
Defcon is a Real-time Strategy and Multiplayer video game developed by Introversion Software. The game takes place in the vector graphics of old computer themed the world and offers a variety of nuclear weapons. It comprises different nations and it allows you to select your nation and get into the game world where you have to destroy as much population of enemies as possible to score the highest points. Protect your land by defeating enemies and other players and gain experience points. The game rewards you with 2 points as you defeat your enemies and can lose one point as you lose or death in the game. There are different levels in the game and each level has its own time challenge. The game includes six different countries such as Latin America, Africa, North America, Russia, Europe and Asia. All countries contain over 1 billion population. It has a set of modes such as Offline mode, Diplomacy mode, Multiplayer mode as well as units. Nuclear missiles, aircraft, ships, and ground units are also features in the game. Try it out and you’ll enjoy it.
#5 Blitzkrieg 3
Blitzkrieg 3 is a Massively Multiplayer Online Real-time Strategy video game developed and published by Nival for multiple platforms. It is the sequel to Blitzkrieg 2 and the third installment in the series of Blitzkrieg based on the events of WW II. The game has both Single and Multiplayer Campaign based on defense and attack of specific areas. The Single-player Campaign revolves around the period of WWII (World War II) from the invasion of Poland in 1938 up to the destruction of Berlin in 1945. There are three different factions such as Axis, Western Allies, and USSR. The game offers you lead one of three factions, each with its unique section. Assume the role of the commander and lead your team on the battlefield to protect your units and conquer enemies’ bases. The game rewards you with experience points as you demolish the unit of the enemy. Use your points to advance your army, upgrade units and expand your Empire further and further. With prominent features, addictive gameplay, and incredible graphics, Blitzkrieg 3 is the best game to play and enjoy.
#6 Making History: The Great War
Making History: The Great War mixes the elements of Grand Strategy, World War I, Turn-based and Simulation developed by Muzzy Lane Software and published by Factus Games. The game features several independent nations and lets the player select one of them to jump into the battle. Each nation has its unique units, strategies and more. During the game, the player must deal with economy, military, citizens and more. Create his mighty armies and can command them during the war to take over the nation for resources and useful goods. The player can control air, water, and land units to attack enemies and can earn points to unlock further content to enjoy. He can trade with others, buy and sell goods and expand his nation to become the giant. There are more than 275 nationalities available with unique model sets. After earning enough points, the player can upgrade his empire, weapons, units and more. Making History: The Great War includes prominent features such as Build Trenches, Choose the Nation to Conquest Colonies, Destroy Enemy Defenses, lots of Weapons and more. Try it out.
#7 Crusader Kings II: Conclave
Crusader Kings II: Conclave is an Expansion Pack for Crusader King II and revolves around Action Role-playing and Strategy Simulation elements developed by Paradox Development Studio. The DLC pack focuses on grand strategy element and takes place in the middle age from 1066 to 1453. It consists of several historical figures such as Charlemagne, Robert Guiscard, El Cid, and more. Your ultimate task is to select your territory and dive into the game where you have to make your strategy to fight against other using your political, military and economic power. Earn experience points by defeating other figures, and conquer the world to become the master. Keep your people happy, and gather resources to survive longer. Councils, Diplomatic System, Marital Alliances, Military Combat, etc. are prominent features in the game. With enhanced visuals, addictive mechanics, and wonderful sounds, Crusader Kings II: Conclave is the best expansion pack in the series of Crusader Kings II.
#8 Stellaris
Stellaris is a Grand Strategy, 4K, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The game offers a thrilling gameplay centers on resource management, space exploration, establishing an empire, diplomacy and spacefaring civilizations. It mixes the RTS (Real-time Strategy), and space exploration elements and takes place in the Sci-fi-themed world focuses on space in the future 2200. In the start of the game, the player controls a strange species in the beginning level of space exploration, right after the invention of FLT (Faster-than-light) ship technology. In the game, the player manages a ship, including building, science, and military vessels. There is only a single planet in the start of the game offers a single science ship, a construction ship, and three small warships to progress. The player needs to establish his empire, recruit his force, and effort to battle spacefaring enemies and more to score the points and use them to unlock additional content. With detailed features, improved gameplay, and wonderful controls, Stellaris is the incredible game for space lovers.
#9 Stellaris: Utopia
Stellaris: Utopia mixes the Strategy, Space Exploration, Sci-fi and Grand Strategy elements developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The game offers the amazing sci-fi space environment and severs as the downloadable content pack for the original game Stellaris. It is the first major expansion pack and brings new tools, equipment, and weapons for you. In the game, you have to establish your galactic empire and effort to keep your people secure. Create your troops and send them on an epic adventure to battle against enemies and crush them to conquer their land and loot their resources. As you advance through the game, it becomes tough to play. Unlock upgrades using your points and get bonuses to enhance your power. Explore the space environment and immerse yourself in RTS gameplay experience. Stellaris: Utopia includes prominent features such as Advanced Slavery, Ascension Perks, Advanced Government, Habitat Stations, and more. With addictive gameplay, brilliant mechanics, and superb visuals, Stellaris: Utopia is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#10 Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods
Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods is a Downloadable Content Pack for the original title Crusader Kings II and serves as the 4th expansion pack in the Role-playing and Strategy game developed by Paradox Development Studio. In DLC Pack, you can play as the Zoroastrian or Pagan leader, with little focus on the Viking. Play as the Pagan and effort to conquer your weak neighbors, loot their resources and claim their lands to expand your empire to progress. In the game, you starts the game with landless character, who must gather forces, create realm, and defend it from others while fighting small realms and conquer them to unlock additional content. The game mainly focuses on grand strategy elements and supports both Single-player and Multiplayer modes. It features various historical figures such as Charlemagne, Harold Godwinson, and more. It has an education and genetics system where the children will inherit many religion, traits, and more. With addictive gameplay, smooth controls and superb mechanics, Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods is the best game to enjoy.
#11 Age of Conquest IV
Age of Conquest IV is a Free-to-play, Grand Strategy, Wargame, Turn-based, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by Noble Master LLC for multiple platforms. It takes place in the medieval countries and offers various territories from which the player must select his favourite one to advance through the game. From Asian to Rome nations, the player can create his warring experience, wage colossal conflict solo, against Artificial Intelligence, or take on his friends in multiplayer modes. During the gameplay, the player needs to make military, political, and economic decisions to progress through the game and defend his nation from enemy attack by commanding his army from a top-down perspective. The conflict takes place ancient time and focuses on a turn-based system with several nations and maps from across the land. The map offers different scenarios including Colonization, Europe, World Conquest, Asian Empires, and more. Age of Conquest IV includes prominent features such as Co-op Team Gameplay, Diplomacy Management, Turn-based Grand Strategy, etc. Try it out.
#12 Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn Story Pack
Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn Story Pack is a Downloadable Content Pack for original Stellaris video game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The game mixes the Strategy and Space Simulation elements and offers the player new ways to establish is empire around the stars. In the game, the player starts as the Machine Empire with a task to establish his empire further and progress through the game to become the master. The game introduces unique event chains and features, enabling the machines to expand the empire as a robotic consciousness, and build an artificial intelligence-led network that grows the dominance. The player plays as the Stellarism, a customized robotic civilization. It enables the player to experience the empire-building and science-fiction exploration gameplay like never before. The DLC pack enables the player for the creation of machine empires, where the player can form entirely mechanical societies and can find his place among organics. With improved graphics, gameplay, controls, and environment, Stellaris: Synthetic Dawn Story Pack is the brilliant game to play and enjoy.
#13 Dominions 3: The Awakening
Dominions 3: The Awakening is a Turn-based Strategy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Illwinter Game Design. The game takes place in the fantasy setting and serves as the third title in the series of Dominions and the game comes with improved mechanics, gameplay, and graphics. It mixes the simple gameplay with an extreme variety of strategic options, including six-hundred spells, more than 1500 units, and 300 hundreds items to use. It enables the player to customize his avatar and jump into the fantasy setting with a task to conquer the land by defeating opponents. It offers several maps divided into various provinces which can be dominated in tactical battles. The game rewards the player with points and allows him to use for upgrades, power-ups and boosters. The gameplay becomes challenging to play, as the player advances through the game. The combat takes place in turn-based system where the player takes his turn to attack enemies like traditional Role-playing games. With addictive gameplay, smooth graphics, and brilliant mechanics, Dominions 3: The Awakening is the best game to play.
#14 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension is a Fantasy-based, Turn-based Strategy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game, created and published by Illwinter Game Design for multiple platforms. The game acts as the 4th title in the series of Dominions and introduces the scenarios and procedural play, but doesn’t offer the campaign. Compared to the previous installment, several additions and modifications have been made, the most engaging feature of the game is Thrones of Ascension, a new mode, in which victory of the player is achieved by capturing the Thrones of Ascension. The game includes a Team-based mode, and it comes with new playable nations, maps, new units, spells and items. At the beginning of the game, the first step of the player is to select age from Early, Medium or Late, each age has different nations to select. After that, the player must control the powerful being to rule the nation and struggle to conquer others. In the Team-based mode, the player takes on the role of the king while other players are assuming the role of the servants and loyal subjects. With impressive features, engaging gameplay, and stunning graphics, Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension is the wonderful game to enjoy.
#15 Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords
Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords is a 9th Downloadable Content Pack for the best Role-playing and Strategy video game Crusader Kings II, developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The DLC pack comes with expanded gameplay based on the vibrant and dynamic nomadic culture of the Eurasian. The game introduces a new system and mechanics such as the government form the tributary stages, and this expansion will offer a chance to saddle up and build his empire from horseback. The game offers the improved system and enables the player to expand the controlled trade on the ancient Silk Road to finance his conquests. It offers the best blend of Strategy and Role-playing genres and offers hundreds of new events with Asian culture. In the game, the player chooses his territory, command his army and battle against enemies for resources and land. The game becomes tough to play as the player advances through it. Crusader Kings II: Horse Lords includes prominent features such as New Asian Cultures, Nomadic Government, a Hundred new Events, The Silk Road, and more.
#16 Making History II: The War of the World
Making History II: The War of the World is a Grand Strategy, Turn-based, Single-player and Multiplayer WWII-themed video game developed and published by Muzzy Lane for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. The game serves as the successor to Making History: The Clam and The Storm and provides the player with the unique ability to control the territory of the world during the WWII. The game takes place in the fair environment where the player is capable of controlling one of several nations, starting from the year proceeding WWII. It includes several scenarios which start the player at the following dates such as 1933, 1936, and 1939. Each scenario in the game is created to reflect the historical situation and the tense environment of that time. As the commander, the player can command his units on the battlefield with an aim to take down them for resources and loot. The ultimate job of the player is to search for resources, research new technologies, and struggle to transfer his cities into the industry’s centre. At the region level, the player needs to create huge defensive structures like develop transportation networks, radar facilities, and more. Check it out, and have fun.
#17 Particle Fleet: Emergence
Particle Fleet: Emergence is a perfect blend of Real-time Strategy, Role-playing, and Strategy gameplay elements developed by Knuckle Cracker for Multiple Platforms. The game comes with the Single-player option and offers engaging gameplay where you can create and design your fleets to face off enemies. During the gameplay, you need to create destructible and self-repairing ships that interact with foes. You assume the role of the protagonist, a Chief Executive Ticon who venture into a redacted space adventure with his small corporation of dedicated employees, for your fortune and your lives. According to the storyline, a mighty galactic empire has fallen because of you. Now, it’s your job to battle against enemies to restore the peace in the destroyed empire. The game is played from a top-down perspective where the player must command his fleet in order to destroy enemies who are coming to attack your land and fleet. The level difficulty will be increased as the player advances through it. Try it out, and have fun.