Strategy games work your brain and your patience. They're a tough genre to balance well, and these are the five best new games this year, so far.

Explore the best strategy video games ever made, ranked by gameplay, design, and acclaim, from Baldur's Gate 3 to StarCraft.

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two St. Thomas University (STU) teams composed of senior students earned international recognition in the Business Strategy Game (BSG), an advanced ...

RTS games continue to thrive in 2026, combining fast-paced decision-making with deep strategy and long-term planning. Real time strategy games challenge players to manage resources, build bases, and ...