Genre · 2016

Best Strategy Games of 2016

405 games

Strategy games released on Steam in 2016, most popular first.

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Best Strategy Games of 2016, page 14

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One More Night

Big Red PlanetWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Co-op groups who want to defend a shared base against increasingly difficult wavesSkip if:Players who want a fixed, predictable difficulty curve may hit a wall as enemy numbers and strength rise with each night.
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Bunker Constructor

UnknownWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy level-based bunker construction within a fixed budgetSkip if:Players seeking large-scale military command with units, economies, or open-ended battlefields
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FleetCOMM

FleetCOMM Technologies LLCWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy experimenting with custom combat maneuversSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may find the structure centered on one suicide mission to recapture Vigrior
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IWO: Bloodbath in the Bonins

HexWar GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:World War II strategy players who want a campaign focused on Iwo JimaSkip if:Players looking for a campaign covering multiple battles rather than one island conflict
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2016For:Players interested in historical simulations who want to lead a countrySkip if:Players seeking a game centered on direct battlefield combat rather than national leadership
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Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg

Hunted Cow GamesWin · 2016For:Strategy players interested in the opening European campaigns of World War IISkip if:Players seeking campaigns that extend beyond the early European phase of World War II
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Congo Merc

HexWar GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Strategy players interested in military conflicts in 1960s Congo who want historically framed operationsSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale war game rather than operations centered on one task force
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Excubitor

Kasedo GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Tower-defense players who want direct control of a combat shipSkip if:Players seeking a purely passive tower-defense format without direct vehicle control
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Concealed Intent

Jarrah TechnologyWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy tactical space combat centered on locating concealed opponentsSkip if:Players seeking continuous real-time action instead of planned simultaneous turns
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Diamond Joyce and the Secret of Crystal Cave

Rake in GrassWin · 2016For:Logic-puzzle fans who want a large set of levels to work throughSkip if:Players seeking a narrative-led adventure; the described play centers on puzzles, hazards, and treasure collection.
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The Race for the White House 2016

EversimWin · 2016For:Strategy players interested in managing a fictionalized 2016 U.S. presidential campaignSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused strategy game rather than election administration and political maneuvering
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Cheaters Blackjack 21

BlackOpzFX LabsWin · Linux · 2016For:Blackjack fans who want an optional cheating mechanicSkip if:Players seeking blackjack without showdowns, cheating decisions, or opponent detection
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CasinoXR

8-Bit DevelopmentWin · 2016For:VR players interested in Blackjack, Craps, and RouletteSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette
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Shuttle Siege

LasmelanWin · 2016For:Tower-defense fans who want to construct enemy routes rather than use only fixed lanesSkip if:Players seeking a broad strategy campaign may find the scope limited to 8 tower-defense levels.
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Hacker Series

exosyphen studiosWin · 2016For:Fans of retro computer-themed games who want a collection of early hacking simulationsSkip if:Players seeking modern presentation or contemporary hacking-game mechanics may find the old-school format dated
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Evil Robot Traffic Jam HD

Element Games, LLCWin · 2016For:Tower-defense players who want a virtual-reality presentationSkip if:Players seeking a broad real-time strategy campaign with economic development or army management
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Blades of the Righteous

Vladimir SlavWin · 2016For:Fans of turn-based strategy who want to manage individual unit skills and equipmentSkip if:Players seeking immediate, action-focused combat may lose interest during turn-based battles and army preparation.
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Lew Pulsipher's Doomstar

Large Visible MachineWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Strategy players who enjoy hidden-information board gamesSkip if:Players seeking large-scale battles with many units rather than a focused two-player hunt
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SkyBoats

BrainGoodGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Strategy players who prefer solo board-game-inspired systems over multiplayer playSkip if:Players seeking a broader strategy scope than trading between three sky cities may find the setting and objectives narrow.
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Pozzo Jello Crusade

Tales of Game's PresentsWin · 2016For:Puzzle players who want a defined set of 40 story-linked challengesSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended puzzle format may find the 40-level structure restrictive
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Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2017

Wolverine StudiosWin · 2016For:Basketball fans who want front-office control instead of only playing individual matchesSkip if:Players seeking direct control of basketball players during live match action
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100 nya

.M.Y.W.Win · 2016For:Logic-puzzle players who enjoy planning moves before actingSkip if:Players seeking a story, character progression, or varied game modes
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The Cold War Era

Alina DigitalWin · 2016For:Single-player strategy players who want a Cold War setting rather than a fantasy worldSkip if:Players seeking extended campaigns, since each matchup is limited to one hour
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Fairies vs. Darklings: Arcane Edition

Interama - Interactive TechnologyWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Match-3 players who want battles and character summoningSkip if:Players seeking a freeform strategy campaign instead of discrete stages