StrategyBest Strategy Games of 2017, page 11
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StrategyArmy General
PhobetorFor:World War II strategy fans who want North African campaignsSkip if:Players seeking real-time battles or direct, moment-to-moment unit control
StrategyMolten Armor
Brutal MuseFor:Tower defense players who want combat decisions to affect the campaignSkip if:Players seeking a passive tower defense format with little direct battle management
StrategyBottom of the 9th
Handelabra Games Inc.For:Baseball fans who want focused dice-and-card matchesSkip if:Players seeking a full-season baseball simulation with broader league management
StrategyPrincess of Tavern Collector's Edition
RunServerFor:Casual players who want timed diner-management stages rather than open-ended simulationSkip if:Players seeking deep, open-ended management systems may find the fixed 50-level structure limited
StrategyM.E.R.C.
TinyMob GamesFor:Strategy players who want direct control during real-time firefightsSkip if:Players seeking turn-based combat rather than continuous, real-time engagements
StrategyAirport Master
STICLI GamesFor:Aviation enthusiasts who want to manage airport operations as well as aircraft-related systems.Skip if:Players who want a forgiving management loop may hit a wall when financial decisions lead to bankruptcy and a restart.
StrategyWay of Defector
Dev ArcFor:Players interested in historically grounded escape narratives who want scenarios based on memoirsSkip if:Players who prefer a fixed, predetermined scenario rather than choices that alter the escape story
StrategyGalactic Missile Defense
Black Sheep GamesFor:Action players who want tower defense mixed with shootingSkip if:Players seeking a defined campaign ending may find the endless structure limiting
StrategyTankCraft
Snowdon GamesFor:Tank-battle fans who want to design vehicles rather than use fixed machinesSkip if:Players seeking a tank game without vehicle construction or component-targeting decisions
StrategyPuzzle Poker
Top MeadowFor:Poker-themed puzzle fans who want short sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven game with character-focused progression
StrategyMissile Cards
Nathan MeunierFor:Solo players who want a defense-focused card game without multiplayer.Skip if:Players looking for a forgiving experience may find the game’s stated difficulty punishing.
StrategyStack
Volens Nolens GamesFor:Casual players who want short tower-building challengesSkip if:Players seeking long-form progression may hit a wall once the two stacking challenges have been exhausted.
StrategyTokyo Tattoo Girls
NIS America, Inc.For:Strategy players who want companion development tied to character abilitiesSkip if:Players looking for a large roster of companions may find the focus on choosing and developing one companion restrictive
StrategyJET HERO
ZOV GAME STUDIOFor:Players who enjoy short action stages with simple mouse controlsSkip if:Players seeking long levels or a broad campaign structure may find the 100-meter stages limited
StrategyEpic Little War Game
Rubicon DevelopmentFor:Turn-based strategy fans who prefer tactical planning over fast clickingSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat or fast-paced action
StrategyDeadly Dozen
ZigguratFor:Players interested in WWII missions featuring a squad of soldiersSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign with extensive character development
StrategyRaid On Coasts
Outlaw WarsFor:Strategy players who want opposing attacker and defender rolesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven experience with varied objectives beyond a focused coastal invasion
StrategyGnomes Garden New home
8FloorFor:Casual strategy players who want resource management in a fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking complex strategy systems may hit a limit in the simple gameplay structure.
StrategyGrave Chase
Skeleton Crew StudiosFor:Retro horror fans who want a compact 2D action-adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long, open-ended adventure rather than 31 structured stages
StrategyTank On Tank Digital - West Front
Lock 'n Load PublishingFor:World War II strategy players who want Western Front tank combatSkip if:Players seeking a highly complex or deeply detailed military simulation
StrategyAMPLITUDE: A Visual Novel
Ceylon EntertainmentFor:Visual-novel fans who want branching romance and mystery routesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than a text-led narrative
StrategyLost in the tomb
Paper PiratesFor:Puzzle players who enjoy planning platform and crate moves through mazesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat or fast-paced encounters may find the move-by-move puzzle structure too deliberate.
StrategyIcarus Starship Command Simulator
Steven Eric BoyetteFor:Strategy players interested in real-time ship and crew commandSkip if:Players seeking low-pressure play may find the real-time survival demands intense.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.