Strategy
67 storiesThis page brings together campaign structure, artificial intelligence, multiplayer balance, interface design and preservation. It also distinguishes strategy design from adjacent genres so that secondary modes or borrowed mechanics do not determine classification.
Shadow of the Road trailer leans into anime style
Another Angle Games and Owlcat Games have paired with Japanese hypermetal band Earthists for a character-led trailer. Shadow of the Road now targets 10 March 2027 on PC, after a delay from 12 November 2026.
Imperium's Steam demo promises empires with their own agendas
The announcement says Imperium's free Steam demo is available ahead of Steam Next Fest, with a Q4 2026 launch planned. Independent sources have not confirmed the demo or its features.
Three Kingdoms: BOND Adds 29 Warlords
Get Wrapped Up Inc. expands Three Kingdoms: BOND on 13 October with 29 warlords. Sima Yi joins as a new Gunshi with a command that activates during the END phase.
Outcast Tales Brings Romance And Rivalry To Steam
Hardlane Studio will release Outcast Tales free on PC through Steam on October 26, 2026. Its three-person parties can form romances or rivalries that reshape tactical battles.
Survive 'Til Dawn! sets a mutant siege for Steam in 2027
Black Lab Games has announced Survive 'Til Dawn! for PC in 2027. The game combines scrap-built defences, third-person combat, online co-op and a campaign about keeping the Aegis alive until sunrise.
PixelHeroScramble Plus Demo Builds Toward December Launch
One or Eight INC. will release a free Steam demo for PixelHeroScramble Plus on October 7, 2026. It includes five city stages and save transfer ahead of the game's December launch.
Transport Fever 3 launches with its biggest simulation yet
Transport Fever 3 launched on 29 September 2026 for PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series X|S. It includes three editions, more than 275 realistic vehicles and a new Subarctic climate.
Siege of Akanor sets November release for hybrid castle defence
North Sun Games will release Siege of Akanor for Windows PC via Steam on November 6 2026. The debut game combines wave-based castle strategy with direct combat and supports solo play or online co-op for four players.
Town of Tinysville launches on Steam December 4
Solo developer 7Seven Studios will launch Town of Tinysville on Steam on 4 December 2026. Its free demo is already live ahead of Steam Next Fest, which runs from 19 to 26 October, and puts deckbuilding and city planning at the center.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition upgrades revealed
Creative Assembly and Mataboo have detailed the Complete Edition of Total War: SHOGUN 2, due on October 13, 2026. The release adds upgraded visuals, modern controls, expanded localisation and a 75% loyalty offer for existing owners.
Oaks vs Orcs Demo Puts River-Powered Forest Strategy on Steam
Chaos Theory Games has released a free Steam demo for Oaks vs Orcs, a roguelike strategy autobattler built around river placement, forest growth and automated battles against growing orc hordes.
Factory Default Launches in Steam Early Access
MicroProse and solo developer Chett Fitzgerald have released Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat in Steam Early Access. The management game covers global logistics, shifting markets and an industrial path that eventually reaches the Moon.
Indie CEO Sets 30,000-Unit ROI Target Against GTA 6
Fairy Mount Games will release Flame, Forest & Flood on the same day as GTA 6. Its CEO says a small PC audience could support a very different business model.
Portentum enters Steam Early Access on October 28
Snowfall Games will launch Portentum on Steam Early Access on October 28, 2026. The free-to-play cryptid deck-builder will include asynchronous PvP, with a demo planned for Steam Next Fest.
Keita Takahashi Takes Reality Drift Inside the Human Body
Arganoid Industries has confirmed guest artwork by Keita Takahashi for Reality Drift. The game will appear at Steam Next Fest in October before its full release on November 11th 2026.
Cards After Midnight brings werewolf deckbuilding to all platforms
JanduSoft is partnering with Boomfire Games on Cards After Midnight, a dark roguelike card adventure where players survive as humans by day and face werewolf attacks after midnight.
Dragon Village 3 Turns Breeding Into Battle Strategy
Highbrow's Dragon Village 3 links dragon breeding to elemental turn-based battles, village management, real-time PvP raids and World Boss encounters on iOS, Android and PC.
Thronefall expands with Craaghelm on 11 November
Mythwright will bring Thronefall to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Game Pass on 11 November. Craaghelm arrives the same day with eight new maps and a new mechanical threat.
Ember Legion brings day-night strategy to PC in 2027
Aquila Interactive will publish Night Owl Games' Ember Legion on PC in 2027. The strategy roguelite turns each daylight expedition into preparation for increasingly strange hordes after dark.
Crystant Leaves Early Access With Its Full Steam Release
Dawner Game Studio released Crystant version 1.0 on 21 September 2026 for PC through Steam. The post-apocalyptic strategy game combines tile-based exploration, tactical combat, resource management and permanent Roguelite progression.
Packed Lair turns Tetris-style planning into monster warfare
Mystic Forge and Belgian indie developer Fables of Wits have released Packed Lair on Steam for $7.99, with a 10% launch discount for two weeks. Its main challenge is fitting buildings together before heroes invade.
Serbian Games Week Brings More Than 200 Games to Steam
Serbian Games Week runs on Steam from 21 to 28 September 2026, with discounts on selected titles and upcoming projects linked to DevGAMM FTW! in Belgrade.
FORTBLOX Launches Worldwide With Modular Mobile Fortress Battles
HYPERRISE released FORTBLOX: Mobile Fortress GO! worldwide on September 21, 2026. The free-to-play mobile game combines custom fortress building, strategic auto-battles, dungeon and arena modes, and more than 1,000 free summons.
Mechabellum 2.0 Adds Star Expedition on September 22
Mechabellum 2.0 arrives on Steam on September 22, 2026, with a nine-planet roguelite mode, a new Centurion unit, wider army options, and a free edition for newcomers.
The End of History targets PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for 2027
WorldMap has announced that The End of History will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2027 with the Steam 1.0 launch. The emergent sandbox RPG from Tatamibeya will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026
The Red Cathedral digital edition launches with cross-play on 11 November
Devir has confirmed The Red Cathedral digital edition will release on 11 November for PC via Steam and mobile devices, offering cross-play for up to four players and a launch discount. The acclaimed board game adaptation targets both solo and online play
Frontier Path of Shadows launches on PC with tactical sci-fi combat
Oduvan Games has released Frontier Path of Shadows on PC via Steam, introducing a hard sci-fi tactical RPG with open-sector exploration, nonlinear narrative and a sentient alien Symbiont shaping player choices
Age of Empires II Viking Sagas expansion sets macOS release for September
Feral Interactive and World's Edge have confirmed The Viking Sagas expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition will launch on macOS via Steam on 22 September with pre-orders now open and a launch discount available
Europa 1410 Early Access roadmap sets launch date and multiplayer update
Ashborne Games has revealed the Early Access roadmap for The Guild 1 Remake Europa 1410 including launch content new professions and a multiplayer update as over 300000 players add the game to their Steam wishlists
Golden Swirl launches on Steam with real-time deckbuilding combat
Golden Swirl is now available on Steam, offering a hybrid of deckbuilding and real-time action for PC players. The game features tactical movement, customisable builds and a dynamic dark fantasy setting
Oaks vs Orcs brings forest kingdom defence to PC in 2027
Chaos Theory Games has announced Oaks vs Orcs for PC, a strategy autobattler where players build and defend a living forest kingdom against orc invaders. The game is set for a 2027 release and features card drafting, river mechanics and evolving terrain
Chronicles Medieval demo shows 900 unit battles and mounted poleaxe combat
Raw Power Games presented a full-scale live demo of Chronicles Medieval at Gamescom 2026, revealing real-time battles with hundreds of troops and a hybrid action-strategy RPG system ahead of its Early Access launch in early 2027
Fury of Dracula 5th Edition Returns with New Features and Divisive Art
Avalon Hill has released Fury of Dracula 5th Edition, reviving the sought-after hidden movement board game with new gameplay options and a controversial visual overhaul. Here's what's changed, what remains familiar, and what players should expect
Alberto J. González Returns to Score S.O.N.A.R. for 2026 Steam Release
Abylight Barcelona has confirmed that legendary composer Alberto J. González, known as McAlby, is creating the original soundtrack for S.O.N.A.R., a submarine-themed strategy game set for Steam in 2026
Hordeguard: Winds of the North Playtest Opens with New Gameplay Trailer
Daedalic Entertainment and Black Deer Games have released a new gameplay trailer for Hordeguard: Winds of the North, inviting players to join the Steam playtest and experience its Norse-inspired blend of action, strategy and tower defence
Bit Reactor Furloughs Most Staff Days Before Star Wars Zero Company Launch
Bit Reactor, developer of Star Wars Zero Company, placed the majority of its team on unpaid leave just ahead of the game's successful launch, raising questions about the studio's future and ongoing support for the title
Double Fine Targets Brütal Legend 2 if Kickstarter Hits $100 Million
Double Fine has launched a new Kickstarter for Amnesia Fortnight 2026 after parting ways with Xbox, promising to develop Brütal Legend 2 only if the campaign reaches an extraordinary $100 million stretch goal
Champion of Lore Demo Arrives on Steam 1 September with Tactical Deckbuilding
Round 2 Games has announced that Champion of Lore, a tactical turn-based deckbuilder inspired by Latin American mythology, will launch its free public demo on Steam from 1 September, offering players a first look at its card-driven combat
Kinghold Demo Brings Real-Time Tower Defence Twist to Steam
Barkitect has launched a playable demo for Kinghold, a real-time tower defence roguelite where players control the king as both hero and spawn point. The full release is planned for Q1 2027 with expanded content and maps
Toplitz Productions brings six new simulation titles to Blacknut cloud gaming
Blacknut has expanded its cloud gaming catalogue with six simulation and strategy games from Toplitz Productions, aiming to make PC and console experiences more accessible across a wide range of devices
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