The tough decisions start on the Avenger, from taking days of operation off to scan new areas - where the threat of alien interruption is present - to choosing which soldiers need time to rest. Now, restricted to the Avenger, a massive research and military vessel floating in space, your job as commander is to plan your counterattack. Your alien opponents have already overwhelmed Earth - the game’s predecessor, Enemy Unknown, shows that.
XCOM 2 is a game about tough decisions and tactics. We mixed in a few options, including Wargroove and Frostpunk, that play particularly well with a controller over a keyboard and mouse. Our list of the 15 best strategy games has it all, from the best real-time strategy games to the best turn-based ones and everything in between.Īlthough most strategy games are only available on PC, there are some on consoles, too. From 4X Middle Age epics like Crusader Kings III to small-scale tactics games like Into the Breach, there’s something for everyone, no matter if you have 10 minutes or 10 hours.
The strategy genre is one of the largest and most diverse in video games, especially on PC.
