StrategyBest Strategy Games of 2016, page 8
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StrategyFar Beyond: A space odyssey VR
The Small Game CompanyFor:VR players who want resource management and route planning rather than direct combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the core loop centers on travel, extraction, maintenance, and survival
StrategyOn My Own
Beach InteractiveFor:Survival-game players who want a tranquil, exploration-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy survival gameplay may find the focus on gathering, crafting, and preparation limiting
StrategyFrost
Le Studio des TénèbresFor:Solo players who enjoy survival scenarios shaped by card managementSkip if:Players seeking direct battlefield control will hit a wall because the survival process is mediated through cards.
StrategyChess Knight 2
EnsenaSoftFor:Casual players who want an introduction to chessSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or gameplay beyond standard chess matches
StrategyVictory and Glory: Napoleon
Slitherine Ltd.For:Napoleonic history fans who want a Europe-wide campaignSkip if:Players seeking continuous real-time combat rather than strategic turns and battle-resolution systems
StrategyAxes and Acres
BrainGoodGamesFor:Solo strategy players who want turn-by-turn resource and population managementSkip if:Players seeking direct combat, exploration, or a story-driven campaign rather than settlement management
StrategyKombine
Robert AlvarezFor:Puzzle players who enjoy grid-based matching and numerical progressionSkip if:Players seeking broad placement freedom may find the value-1 placement rule restrictive.
StrategyGnomes Garden 3: The thief of castles
8FloorFor:Casual strategy players who want a story-led campaign rather than a complex simulationSkip if:Players seeking deep strategic complexity may bounce off the deliberately simple gameplay.
StrategyAutumn
Conglomerate 5For:Players seeking a quiet experience without enemies or time limitsSkip if:Players looking for combat, enemies, or time-based challenges
StrategyOrczz
Camel 101For:Tower defense fans who want a story campaign set in a fantasy kingdomSkip if:Players seeking a strategy game with a broad campaign structure beyond tower defense may find its focus narrow
StrategyCard of spirits
RMkingFor:Two-player card game fans who want turns governed by matching or exceeding an opponent's totalSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign or substantial progression
StrategyWorld Boxing Manager
AggroblakhFor:Sports management players who want to build individual boxer careersSkip if:Players seeking direct boxing action rather than managerial decisions and between-round instructions
StrategyWhere's My Helmet?
My Way GamesFor:Platform-game fans who want combat and climbing built around one shared resourceSkip if:Players seeking a platformer without resource timing, since axe throws require recharge periods
StrategyBuildMoreCubes
SA IndustryFor:Players who want short, fast-paced real-time army battlesSkip if:Players seeking base building or resource-management systems will hit a wall because battles exclude both.
StrategyMeridian: Squad 22
HeadupFor:Single-player strategy fans who want a science-fiction campaign with consequential decisionsSkip if:Players looking for turn-based tactics rather than decisions made during real-time battles
StrategyDeath by Game Show
UnknownFor:Strategy players who want quick decisions during active encountersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, methodical strategy pace may find the reaction-focused action too hectic.
StrategyArchipelago
Conglomerate 5For:Players who want pirate-themed island exploration with treasure huntingSkip if:Players seeking a detailed story or broad role-playing system may find the described focus narrow.
StrategyGROOVY
SGS TeamFor:Platformer fans who want physics-based movement and puzzle challengesSkip if:Players seeking a deep narrative, character-driven campaign, or broad exploration
StrategyTechwars Online
Argus GamesFor:Turn-based strategy players who want mech customization and several PvP modesSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat instead of battles that unfold turn by turn
Strategy1775: Rebellion
Hunted Cow GamesFor:Board-game fans who want a digital American Revolution strategy gameSkip if:Players seeking long-form campaigns may find the fixed round structure and three scenarios limited
StrategyXenoShyft
Twin Sails InteractiveFor:Co-op strategy players who want shared decisions during escalating defensesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may hit the wall when continuous alien waves begin applying pressure.
StrategySolitaire Beach Season
8FloorFor:Solitaire fans who want a tropical travel themeSkip if:Players seeking a card game built around several distinct gameplay systems rather than one solitaire format
StrategyUnending Galaxy
Anarkis GamingFor:Space-simulation fans who want trading, mining, combat, and empire building in one gameSkip if:Players seeking a stable experience on modern systems, since the game is described as not very stable thereNothing matches. Loosen a filter.