Explore Top and Best PC Strategy Games of All Time! Our Top video games list will aid you in choosing the ideal game for you. Apr 12, 2019  These are the best strategy games on PC. For more on the greatest games you can buy on PC, check out our list of the best FPS games on PC, the. 20 Best Real time Strategy Games of All Time POSTED BY Rafay Farooq, UPDATED ON October 23rd, 2019 Strategy games hold particular importance for the gaming community as these type of games involve a lot of thinking and require wit to outsmart the enemy.

Children often can't grasp strategic thinking, which is why you're unlikely to hear a bunch of school kids on the bus chatting about tactics in Europa Universalis 4 or Crusader Kings 2. For them it's all about the latest FIFA or Call of Duty.

Whilst you could argue that both FIFA and COD require a level of strategy, the list of the PC's Top Strategy Games of All Time doesn't dabble which such simplicities. In addition to the aforementioned hardcore titles, PC strategy games are dominated by long-term franchises such as Total War, StarCraft, XCOM, Command & Conquer and Civilization. These are games so in-depth that you'll be weeks into the experience and likely yet to have scratched the surface.

So if you want to feel more cleverer than the average Joe you should stop signing into Xbox LIVE to play Call of Duty against a bunch of teenagers, and instead load up Steam and download any of the games from our list of the Best PC Strategy Games of All Time. By the time you're done you'll have bumped your IQ up a few notches.

Best Mac Strategy Games Of All Time 2017

• 22.

  Dungeon Keeper

  A greedy mess that sullies the name of the series. Dungeon Keeper's waiting times will make you gasp like someone's jammed an... more

• 21.

  Heroes of Might and Magic IV

  It's worth a go, and at the price you should certainly try it if you're a fan of the genre; but overall it feels too dated and isn't compelling enough to recommend it to a wider audience. Strategy and FPS games seem to almost define PC gaming sometimes. They are... more

• 20.

  Loco Mania

  Loco Mania's basic premise is absurdly simple but good design means there is plenty of complexity and depth to be found. As a resident and citizen of Great Britain it is perhaps far too easy to... more

• 19.

  Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers

  While the tactical combat is still the best around, more casual gamers hoping for a military action fix may find it too frustrating, too inconsistent and too cold for their liking. As a series, Full Spectrum Warrior (FSW) holds a privileged position.... more

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  CivCity: Rome

  As a friendly introduction to city building CivCity: Rome is a satisfying enough way to while away the summer. For everyone else, keep moving forward to bigger and more exciting worlds. On holiday in Europe last year I took part in a guided tour of a once highly... more

• 17.

  Sword of the Stars

  If you are looking for some light-weight strategy action then you could do a lot worse than Sword of the Stars. Imagine for a moment that you're an emperor or military commander in charge... more

• 16.

  Maelstrom

  If you are looking for something a little different Maelstrom might be worth a look. Just know that you won't be getting greatness. In terms of structure Maelstrom is comfortably familiar. Build a base, build... more

• 15.

  Tom Clancy's EndWar

  most PC gamers will find the experience too dumbed down to warrant investigation. On console EndWar is good. On PC it's in over its head. We love Advance Wars on DS. It's addictive, well presented and brilliant... more

• 14.

  From Dust

  It's easy to appreciate From Dust, but harder to enjoy it. Regardless of this fact, it's an important game - bold, innovative and different - and well worth checking out during the summer drought. Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. She cooks up storms, gives birth to... more

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• 13.

  Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

  It's not Homeworld 2 and it never tries to be; judged on its' own merits, Nexus is a well-rounded and polished product. If space strategy is your 'thing', you should get this game. The space genre as a whole has suffered a rather large decline in popularity... more

• 12.

  Heroes of Might and Magic V

  The future of turn-based fantasy gaming: Atmosphere, depth and stunning presentation. Who said turn-based strategies couldn't be sexy? Fantasy videogame developers must want to shoot Peter Jackson. Until the... more

• 11.

  UNO

  Whether you want something to relax with or you want to play competitively for the best part of a day, you can't go wrong with UNO. I'm not sure if it's just my age, but lately I've been playing a lot of... more

• 10.

  Top Trumps: Doctor Who

  Time Lords and Top Trumps. You might have noticed that this review looks slightly different to other... more

• 9.

  Spore

  While each individual stage may remind you of other games, we assure you that the overreaching feel and play is like nothing you've ever come across. As far as video games go, ambition doesn't get much bigger than attempting... more

• 8.

  Toy Soldiers

  The tower defense game is a rare breed on XBLA, but Toy Soldiers waves the flag for its genre valiantly. The strategy is in depth and the shooting is solid. There's an endearing irony to Signal Studio's Toy Soldiers; a game that... more

• 7.

  The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

  Settlers 7 is a fabulous game. It's unique, challenging, refreshing, and all sorts of beautiful. If all-conquering internet phenomenon FarmVille is the natural evolution of... more

• 6.

  Awesomenauts

  Awesomenauts is a fascinating first step in bringing the MOBA genre to console. At Gamescom 2011, Valve hosted a DOTA 2 tournament that boasted one million... more

• 5.

  Antihero

  A tabletop-esque strategy game with surprisingly variable routes to success, Antihero is stylish, fresh, and beautifully designed. Antihero is a small, elegantly formed strategy game, played like a board... more

• 4.

  The Sims 2

  The Sims 2 is worth getting ahold of under any circumstances - though it's far more likely to get ahold of you somehow. And I warn you: it won't let go. People insist on telling me that The Sims was the most unpredictable... more

• 3.

  Civilization IV

  An exceptional game that will keep megalomaniacs off the streets for months to come. Civilization IV showcases the very best that the turn-based strategy genre has to offer. War, huh? What is it good for? Well, winning games of Civilization IV,... more

• 2.

  DEFCON: Global Thermonuclear War

  If you love strategy games or simply like interesting gaming experiences, this is for you. So, here's to Global Thermonuclear war. Who knew it would be so much fun? DEFCON was always going to be an easy sell for Introversion. You just can't... more

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  Card Hunter

  Card Hunter is excellent. Card Hunter is a browser-based free-to-play game which surprisingly isn't... more