XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers challenging gameplay with rewarding combat encounters. Thronefall combines tower defense with real-time strategy in a minimalistic way. Slay The Spire is a modern classic ...

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Our picks for 10 fantastic strategy games released in the 2020s that prove the genre still has legs.

RTS games continue to thrive in 2026, combining fast-paced decision-making with deep strategy and long-term planning. Real time strategy games challenge players to manage resources, build bases, and ...