Since the days of Civilization, Dune 2 and the original Warcraft, many gamers have called the platform their favorite and with good reason, the PC has been home to strategy games for just about the longest time.
These days, it's largely the same—the PC happens to be the only platform where strategy games are released and even thrive. Though console systems do see the release of strategy games from time to time, the PC is where most strategy games are.
That said, this list won't be biased against any strategy titles releasing on console platforms, but it is heavily weighted in favor of PC titles, because that's just where the games in the genre are.
Without further ado, here are ten of the best strategy games releasing this year.
Let us know in the comments what games you'll be strategizing in!
#10 The Banner Saga 2
PC, PS4, Xbox One – 2015
It's the sequel and continuation of the first Banner Saga. Inspired by Norse legends, this turn-based title isn't one to miss.
#9 Might & Magic: Heroes VII
PC – September 2015
The long-running series returns with its latest installment this year thanks to Ubisoft. Classic systems make their return with all new innovations.
#8 Grey Goo
PC – January 23, 2015
Developed by some of the makers of Command & Conquer, Grey Goo takes inspiration from science fiction to deliver an epic single-player campaign as well as multiplayer.
#7 Act of Aggression
PC – September 2015
Act of Aggression heralds the return of classic C&C Generals-like gameplay, inviting players to duke it out online in skirmishes.
#6 Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth – Rising Tide
PC – Fall 2015
Expansions are where Civilization games thrive, and Rising Tide is no slouch. It's set to improve upon every aspect of Beyond Earth, and then some.
#5 Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords
PC – April 14, 2015
Eternal Lords is a fantastic expansion to the already awesome Age of Wonders III, adding all new features and a whole new campaign for players to engage in.
#4 Galactic Civilizations III
PC – May 14, 2015
Explore space and conquer the galaxy in Galactic Civilizations III. The 4X genre has never felt more epic, or been more exciting in this game that will have to saying "one more turn" in the middle of the night.
#3 Attila: Total War
PC – February 17, 2015
Control the Huns and lead them to glory or play as one of the civilizations in their warpath in the latest and greatest addition to the Total War series.
#2 StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void
PC – TBA 2015
Real-time strategy fans have a lot to look forward to in the third and final installment of the sequel to the series that began in the late '90s. Where will Starcraft go next after this?
#1 XCOM 2
PC – November 2015
Exclusive to the PC, XCOM 2 is set in the aftermath of the first game—except the humans never won. Now on the losing side, humanity must reclaim its place on planet Earth and drive out the alien invaders through whatever means necessary. The game's turn-based combat system returns, along with a host of new systems that are certain to please fans both old and new. Best of all is how it's designed to be modded from the ground up, so expect the community to take charge of the game.
