Strategy
48 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.
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
Pixel Arcadia Showcase Reveals Terranigma Revival and Over 50 Retro Games
Pixel Arcadia's first showcase delivered eight world premieres, including Terranigma's return, a surprise launch for Blaster Bug, and the comeback of Alien Breed, with more than 50 retro titles highlighted for modern platforms
Ivy Juice to Publish OfMiceAndMechs After Nine-Year Solo Development
Ivy Juice has announced it will publish OfMiceAndMechs, a roguelike base builder developed solo by MarxMustermann over nine years, with a new trailer debuting at the Gaming Up Showcase and Steam wishlist availability for Windows and Linux
GamingUp Showcase 2026 Unveils Over 35 DACH Region Games
The inaugural GamingUp Showcase highlighted more than 35 upcoming and recent games from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering new trailers, gameplay reveals and developer insights across a wide range of genres
Feed the Scorchpot launches on Steam with tabletop-inspired roguelike gameplay
Moravian Games and Indieformer have released Feed the Scorchpot on PC via Steam, offering a dice-driven roguelike where players must survive a two-decade pact with a dragon. The game features over 80 recipes, 50 buildings and 20 dice types
The Fertile Crescent 2 launches in Early Access on Steam
MicroProse and Wield Interactive have released The Fertile Crescent 2: Collapse of the Bronze Age in Early Access on Steam, offering a narrative-driven RTS set during the collapse of ancient civilisations with campaign, skirmish and multiplayer modes
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Remaster Assessed on PC
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns brings a remastered strategy experience to PC, offering three distinct modes and a new dice-and-card battle system. Here's how the classic has been updated for modern players and where it still shows its age
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Gameplay Reveal Highlights Dragon Assault
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros has received its first official gameplay footage, showcasing large-scale battles and a dramatic dragon attack, with a more extensive reveal scheduled for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade Card Game Cuts Playtime but Loses Depth
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade reimagines the classic board game as a fast-paced card experience, promising shorter sessions and streamlined play, but the condensed format raises questions about whether the core tension and alliances survive the transition
Mandate Order Early Access Release Date Set for August 2026
Mandate Order, an ancient Chinese war city-builder blending settlement management, diplomacy and large-scale warfare, will launch in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store on 12 August 2026 with multi-language support and a launch discount
Gambeat brings chess roguelike deckbuilding to Steam with a twist
Odd Dog Games has announced Gambeat, a chess-inspired roguelike deckbuilder now live on Steam, where players compete for points using customisable pieces and over 200 stickers for tactical variety
Rogue Roulette Announced for PC with Strategy and Luck-Focused Roguelike Play
Siphon Shock has revealed Rogue Roulette, a new roguelike for PC that blends strategic ability selection with roulette-inspired mechanics and randomised runs. The game is now available to wishlist on Steam, with no confirmed release date yet
Combolands release date set for 24 August on Steam
Crux Games, the South African studio behind Terra Nil, has confirmed that their roguelike citybuilder Combolands will launch for PC via Steam on 24 August, with a free demo already available for players to try
WARSHIFT 2 Release Date Set for July 2026 on Steam
Solo developer Cyril Megem has announced WARSHIFT 2, a large-scale sci-fi RTS-action hybrid, will launch on Steam on 30 July 2026. A free demo is already available, offering a first look at its combined strategy and action gameplay
Mandate Order Reveals Why City Resources Alone Don't Guarantee War Readiness
Mandate Order's latest update highlights that food, population and weapons are not enough to prepare a city for war-true readiness depends on how well resources can be mobilised without crippling the settlement's economy
Stormlight: War for Roshar Board Game Announced by Brotherwise Games
Brotherwise Games has officially revealed Stormlight: War for Roshar, a large-scale board game based on Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for later this year
Sente Release Date Set for 11 August with Full Single and Multiplayer
Oxobox Games has confirmed Sente will launch on Steam on 11 August, offering simultaneous-turn strategy for 1-6 players, a single-player story, puzzles, challenges and extensive board customisation
Mandate Order Early Access Reveals City-Building and War Are Deeply Linked
Mandate Order, set for Early Access on 12 August 2026, challenges players to balance city growth and military recruitment, with every decision affecting both survival and strategy in its ancient Chinese setting
City States: Medieval 1.0 launches with expanded siege and trade systems
City States: Medieval leaves Early Access today, delivering its full 1.0 release on Steam and indie.io with new siege mechanics, a rebuilt tutorial, and a free demo for players interested in its medieval city-building and strategy blend
Myth of Empires: Throne S3 Adds Skyshaker Cannon and Battleship Upgrades
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 will introduce the Skyshaker Cannon siege weapon and a reworked Battleship building system, expanding tactical options for players ahead of the Era of the Shattered Seas update
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