Ikariam
Ikariam is a Browser-based MMORTS (Massively Multiplayer Online – Real Time Strategy) video game by gameforge. The game takes the players back to the Classical Era of Greece and leaves them in an Archipelago (A group of Islands), lets them be the Rulers of the Islands and tasks them to Expand their reign and lead massive legions of troops into historic battles. Ikariam offers a gameplay similar to the popular Civilization and Trivian series games and the main purpose of the game is to start off with a small settlement and eventually expand it to an Empire while having full control over the resources. Ikariam lets the players play the game by registering online, once registered, the players can have a small town or settlement and they must rule over that town. Imposing taxes on inhabitants helps earn revenue that the players can use to buy resources and build more structures and buy more islands, etc. Players can also train troops and attack neighboring Islands, capture both land and resources and keep on doing the same. Ikariam offers five main types of resources such as wood, wine, marble, Crystal and Sulpher that the playes can produce with the help of Sawmill, Quarry, Crystal Mines, Sulpher pits and Vineyard. Furthermore, Ikariam allows the players to make alliances by making Embassy, work together with the allied nations, protect each other against all the outer threats and keep on growing. Ikariam offers a truly very unique business model that allows the players to purchase upgrades and other advantages by micro-transactions, acquire a sixth and most important resource to speed up the process of building and capturing. With a fantastic narrative, addictive gameplay and minimalist 2D graphics, Ikariam is a fun MMO and Strategy video game to play and enjoy.
#1 The Settlers
The settlers, developed by Ubisoft Blue Bite and published by Ubisoft back in 1993, is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) video game series. The series comprises of total eight main games in the series including the remakes and the recent game was made available in the markets in late 2012. The whole game series features Real Time Strategy game-play in which the player builds a civilization, gathers resources, unlocks new buildings and wages wars against the enemies. The Settlers offers a unique RTS gaming experience along with a community of players all around the world. Players can communicate, make alliances and attack the enemies from different locations and conquer their lands. With all the fancies provided, The Settlers is available to play on numerous gaming platforms as Amiga, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, iOS and Android.
#2 Pirates: Tides of Fortune
Pirates: Tides of Fortune by Plarium Games is a brilliant combination of typical MMO and Strategy elements and it offers a great 2D experience. The game takes you to the beautiful Island of Isla Fortuna and lets you build your own Stronghold where you can simply be a skilled and experienced pirate known as Captain Anne O’Malley, control a unique band of Pirates, find and collect resources, build and improve technologies, and attract the most powerful Pirates, adventure across the world of seas, attack the enemies and enjoy the ultimate Pirate thrill. Your Stronghold plays the main part of the game as it is your only main resource generation site, building and management hub and your ultimate defense against the high caliber pirate attacks. The economy is the second most important thing in the game that you can control by the three main currencies such as Lumber, Rum and Gold (Resources basically). These currencies can be traded for more resources such as Gears, Pearls, and Idols etc. With a very interesting and quite engaging gameplay, epic quests, impressive game visuals and loads of other cool things, Pirates: Tides of Fortune is one amazing MMORTS video game to play and enjoy.
#3 Omerta: City of Gangsters
Omerta: City of Gangsters is a Turn-based, Management, Tactical, Strategy, Single and Multiplayer Simulation developed by Haemimont Games. The game takes place in the fictional city called Atlantic City in Atlantic Country where alcohol is ban. The city is threatened by the criminal gangs who makes money off gambling trade. The game lets the player get into the role of the unnamed character with big dreams. The player must explore the game world, start from small jobs, collect criminals and create his gang, earn money from gambling trade and expand his empire. Create the base, fight against other gangs and defeat them to earn reputation points. Use the points to unlock further content. There are fifteen different characters each with unique skills, backgrounds, and personalities. The game includes twenty different maps with various environments to explore. Omerta: City of Gangsters offers core features such as RPG system, Turn-based Combat, Strategic Gameplay, Historical City, Stealth Action, and more. Try it out and you’ll enjoy it.
#4 Stronghold 3 Gold
Stronghold 3 Gold is a Single, and Multiplayer Real-time Strategy video game with Medieval Settings developed and published by FireFly Studios. It is the third entry in the marvelous series of Stronghold video game and takes place ten years after the original game. The story centers on the young boy, as he attempts to take revenge from different the murderer of his beloved father such as Due de Puce, Duc de Truffe, Duc Volpe (the wolf), and more. After the kidnap of the King, the enemies attacked the city, and they pushed the protagonist back to the jungle to survive. In the forest, the protagonist finds small troops still sincere to the King and with the assist of Sir Longarm and Lord Woolsack, the protagonist starts his adventure to take revenge from enemies and rescue his Kingdom and King. Stronghold 3 Gold offers core features such as Build your Castle, Realistic Physics, Defend your Village, Recruit Team and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.
#5 The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles
The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles is a Downloadable Content Pack for The Sims Medieval available to play on Mac and Windows. The game is an Adventure and Single-player Life Simulation created by The Sim Studio and published by Electronic Arts. The DLC pack introduces a new Kingdom, legendary traits, more than 140 objects, new quests, social interactions and new clothes. There are multiple characters, and you can select one of them to assume the role of the leader. Treasure hunting mechanics also featured in the game with shovels, maps, levels, and dangers. Cute pets, new creatures, pirates, etc. available in the match. It offers an exciting gameplay, in which you can create your Kingdom, craft items, produces goods and grows crops to keep your people secure, feed, and happy. Several quests are presents, and you can send multiple Sims on an epic adventure to earn points. With prominent features, immersive gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, The Sims Medieval: Pirates and Nobles is the best game to play and enjoy.
#6 Stronghold 3
Stronghold 3 is a Real-time Strategy (RTS), Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Firefly Studios and published by 7Sixty for Cross Platforms. It is the 7th marvellous installment in the series of Stronghold after several spin-offs, including Stronghold Kingdoms, Remake, and Stronghold: Crusader Extreme. Unlike the previous titles, SouthPeak Games has published the game. The storyline revolves around the boy and his challenging quest for revenge against opposing forces such as Duc De Puce, Duc de Truffe, Duc Beauregard, etc. for the ambush and slaughter of his beloved father. After the kidnapping of the king, civil war, enemy invasion, and the ambush of his father, the protagonist was pushed back to the deep jungle. In the game, the player acts as the small boy, and soon he will discover a small band of troops as the story proceeds. The game played from an isometric perspective and the player needs to command his troops throughout the game to fulfil the requirement of specific quests. There are two different campaigns available from which the player chooses his one of them to start the game. Stronghold 3 is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#7 Tooth and Tail
Tooth and Tail is a RTS (Real-time Strategy), Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by Pocketwatch Games. The game offers an environment, in which the animals face the shortage of food. In the beginning, the player needs to select his side, build his base, create his army and participate in the brutal battle for meat to survive. It has pixel graphics, and the game lets the player explore the environment from an isometric perspective. During the event, the player can navigate the environment, command his army and eat as many animals as possible to score the points. It has randomly generated maps and offers customizable factions. There are a series of levels, and each level has a set of objectives that the player has to accomplish to move to the next stage where he faces challenging tasks. In Single-player campaign, the player has to explore the land, eat enemies and collect meat for his empire. Tooth and Tail include prominent features such as Take Part in War for Meat, Endless Replayability, Split-screen Couch Play, Customization, and more. With addictive gameplay, excellent mechanics, and smooth controls, Tooth and Tail is the best game to play and enjoy.