2023 has been a great year for strategy game lovers. With new and innovative games being released, it's hard to keep up with the latest trends. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best strategy games that were released in 2023.
1. Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV is a real-time strategy game that takes place during the medieval era. It's the fourth installment of the popular Age of Empires franchise and has been highly anticipated by fans for years. The game features four different civilizations, each with their own unique units and playstyle. The game also has a new "Art of War" mode, which is a tutorial mode that teaches players how to play the game effectively.
2. Total War: Warhammer III
Total War: Warhammer III is the third and final installment of the Total War: Warhammer trilogy. It's a turn-based strategy game that takes place in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. The game features four new factions, each with their own unique units and abilities. The game also has a new "Grand Campaign" mode, which is a sandbox mode that allows players to conquer the entire Warhammer world.
3. Civilization VII
Civilization VII is the seventh installment of the popular Civilization franchise. It's a turn-based strategy game that allows players to build and manage their own civilization. The game features eight different civilizations, each with their own unique units and abilities. The game also has a new "One More Turn" feature, which allows players to continue playing even when they should be going to bed.
4. Stellaris: Nemesis
Stellaris: Nemesis is the latest expansion for the popular space strategy game, Stellaris. The game allows players to explore and conquer the galaxy, while managing their own empire. The expansion adds new features such as the "Nemesis" crisis, which is a new endgame event that can cause chaos across the galaxy.
5. Crusader Kings III: Royal Court
Crusader Kings III: Royal Court is the latest expansion for the popular medieval strategy game, Crusader Kings III. The expansion allows players to build and manage their own royal court, complete with courtiers, advisors, and entertainers. The game also adds new events and mechanics related to court life.
6. Company of Heroes III
Company of Heroes III is the third installment of the popular World War II real-time strategy game, Company of Heroes. The game features new factions, units, and mechanics, such as the ability to fortify buildings and the use of hero units. The game also has a new "Dynamic Campaign" mode, which allows players to make decisions that affect the outcome of the war.
7. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a turn-based strategy game that takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game features two different factions, the Space Marines and the Tyranids, each with their own unique units and abilities. The game also has a new "Skirmish" mode, which allows players to customize their own battles.
8. Empire of Sin: Make It Count
Empire of Sin: Make It Count is the latest expansion for the popular prohibition-era strategy game, Empire of Sin. The expansion adds new features such as the ability to bribe police officers and judges, as well as new criminal empires to take over. The game also has a new "Make It Count" mode, which challenges players to complete various tasks within a limited amount of time.
9. Iron Harvest: Operation Eagle
Iron Harvest: Operation Eagle is the latest expansion for the popular alternate history real-time strategy game, Iron Harvest. The expansion adds new factions, units, and mechanics, such as the ability to use air units and the use of new hero units. The game also has a new "Challenge Maps" mode, which allows players to complete various missions with specific objectives.
10. Phoenix Point: Behemoth
Phoenix Point: Behemoth is the latest expansion for the popular turn-based strategy game, Phoenix Point. The expansion adds new factions, units, and mechanics, such as the ability to use mechs and the use of new alien enemies. The game also has a new "Behemoth" mode, which challenges players to take down giant alien creatures.
Overall, 2023 was a great year for strategy games. With so many new games being released, it's hard to choose which one to play first. Whether you're a fan of turn-based or real-time strategy games, there's something for everyone in 2023.
