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Strategy games retain a special place in the hearts of true PC gaming enthusiasts. These titles have been with us since the dawn of PC gaming, and their broad appeal has expanded to cover many genres, including historical quests, mythology, sci-fi, and sports.
This diverse area of PC gaming has kept players of all levels occupied for decades, and here we round up the hottest strategy games to play on PC right now.
Civilization 6
The latest installment in the beloved Civilization game series, this turn-based 4X game, will already be familiar to serious strategy game fans. The gameplay pits one or more players against a computer AI, with the overall objective being to build your civilization from a humble tribe to a global hegemon. Demanding some real planned tactics by players to expand and exterminate rivals, Civilization 6 is the purists’ choice when it comes to strategy games.
Warcraft III: Reforged
Another household name in the world of PC strategy games, the Warcraft series has been on the scene for nearly thirty years, and the beloved Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, considered by many to be the mother of all MOBA (Multiplayer online battle arena) games, has recently been remastered in Warcraft III: Reforged.
Released in January this year, Reforged adds to its parent title with improved graphics, an updated campaign, and modern features for Battle.net, Blizzard’s online gaming platform. With this most recent addition bringing even more new fans to the series, it’s easy to see why Warcraft is one of the highest-grossing video game series of all time.
Poker
This classic card game remains one of the most revered strategy games in history, and online poker has formed a wildly dedicated and active community across the internet. The myriad of different poker variants can all be easily found online. For those who have never quite understood the game, the basic premise revolves around players wagering over which “hand” is best, and learning to keep the details of your cards as close to your chest as possible, whilst reading cues from your opponents. It’s easy to see, therefore, why Poker has won many fans of strategic gameplay.
Poker variants can be played downloaded straight to your PC from most reputable online casinos, and you can also play online through your browser. For entry-level players, we suggest trying out a free bet no deposit casino so you can get a feel for the game before you decided to start wagering with your hard-earned cash.
Company of Heroes
This real-time strategy game was released in 2006 to widespread acclaim, and such praise is fully deserved. Making its entry amidst the plethora of World War Two games released in the mid-2000s, Company of Heroes set its self apart from its competitors with ease. Unlike popular FPS franchises such as the Call of Duty and Medal of Honour series’, which placed Hollywood action over gritty realism, Company of Heroes prizes strategic thinking and planning, with players dueling in multiplayer battles of up to 8. The objective is to use military cunning to capture several “victory points” around the map and holding them from the enemy.
A 2013 sequel set on the Eastern-Front of WW2 is a testament to the enduring popularity of historical strategy games, of which Company of Heroes remains a genre-defining series.