Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV, developed by Paradox Development Studio is a Grand Strategy and MMO video game set in the Early Modern Period, from the Year 1444 to 1821. The game is a Fourth and the best inclusion to the series Europa Universalis. Europa Universalis IV tells the story of European Nations that took part in the exploration and Colonization of the New Worlds (Australia, North and South America). The game allows you to choose anyone of the available nations and follow the storyline, Explore, Colonize, Build Structures, Gather Resources, Grow Economy, Excel in Trade Dominance, Train Armies, Wage Wars, Conquer the World and become a Super Power, Focus on your Diplomacy, Internal Affairs and Religion etc. Europa Universalis IV provides with a Sandbox gaming environment and allows you to engage in combats (Land and Sea), dominate over your enemies, claim their territories, loot their resources, employ your missionaries to the provinces and cities of the conquered nations and grow your religion by any means necessary. Another great aspect of Europa Universalis IV is to form alliances with friendly nations that helps in the betterment of diplomatic relations and plays a vital role in your survival against the powerful enemy states. With super cool and fluent campaigns, improved game-play, graphics and a huge number of nations to choose between, Europa Universalis IV is probably the best MMO and RTS video game ever developed. Try it out and enjoy the ultimate fun and satisfaction of a pro gamer.
#1 Sid Meier’s Civilization V
Sid Meier’s Civilization V or shortly named as Civilization V is a wonderful 4X Turn-based MMO-RTS video game by Firaxis Games. The game is based on the player who leads a civilization from Primordial times to the future on a methodologically created map. The game lets you use your skills and experiences for the Research, Exploration, Diplomacy, Expansion of the lands, Economic and technological development, Governmental and Military Conquests etc. Civilization V inherits a lot of characteristics and mechanics from Civilization IV but a slight change is the absence of a lot of expansion packs. Unlike the previous versions of the game, Battle and combat characteristics are quite changed, Cities can now defend themselves by devastating the enemies situated nearby, and a lot of military restrictions are gone. Sid Meier’s Civilization V resembles Age of Mythologies a lot, story-line and game-play is quite overhauled and the game provides with Single and Multiplayer Campaigns so you can enjoy it more. Graphics are greatly enhanced as compared to the older versions of the game. With 2 expansion packs Civilization V: Gods and Kings and Civilization V: Brave New World, this game offers wonderful visuals, a brilliant game-play etc.
#2 Dwarf Fortress
Dwarf Fortress is an Open Ended RTS, Roguelike, Construction, management and City-Building video game. The game is set up in a procedurally generated game world in which you control two different groups of dwarfs. Your objective is to make the two dwarf groups work and build an underground fortress and all the buildings required. The open world is full of continents, oceans, and beastly civilizations and allows you to gather up resources by fighting and defeating your enemies. Text based game interface, Turn-Based Strategy and Roguelike game elements make this game a bit different than others but quite addictive and engaging. Dwarf Fortress features dwarfs with different mood swings and skills, for example, you can make a dwarf craft super beautiful and legendary artifacts or you can just task them to go search for resources etc. Dwarf Fortress features best 3D graphics, a lot of exciting objectives to complete, a huge amount of objects/resources to collect and much more. Do try it out.