If you haven’t heard, the Steam Next Fest for 2026 is happening now! There are over 3,400 games to check out, so I put together a list of the best strategy games to try. The list has become really popular, and many developers have contacted me hoping to get their games included. It’s been quite a response!
I definitely fell into the group that loved the PS2, having played tons of popular games and even a few hidden gems. I was a bit late to the party with some titles, just because I didn’t get into gaming until a little later. But honestly, the PS2 became special to me because of all the awesome memories I made with my friends and family, no matter what game we were playing. It wasn’t about the games themselves, it was about who I was playing with.
Blox Fruits is a very popular game on Roblox, known for its complex gameplay. Using special codes, players can earn experience boosts, extra money, and other helpful advantages.
First-person shooter games have become known for fast-paced action, often associated with energetic drinks and competitive frustration. This image has been reinforced by the gaming industry’s focus on online multiplayer games that encourage repetitive play and long gaming sessions.
Okay, I might be a little biased because I love The Burning Crusade, but it’s great to finally see those classic areas getting updated and looking their best.
Look, you don’t need to do the super-hard endgame stuff, but honestly, it’s still fun! Plus, it’s how you get a lot of the cool cosmetic items and outfits. And with the new player housing, it’s become even more important – I mean, how else am I going to fill my place with awesome decorations and make all my friends super jealous?
It’s hard to picture a perfect work of art that’s completely unknown, but the video game world is so vast and rich that we can still discover many amazing and unusual games.
If you prefer more popular games, you might enjoy my recent lists: the 10 best real-time strategy (RTS) games for 2026, or the top 10 strategy game demos you should try at Steam Next Fest 2026.
The small, dancing statues are a nod to the game Resident Evil Outbreak, which featured a zoo level. Mr. Raccoon is the zoo’s mascot, so seeing him reappear in Requiem was a fun surprise for fans. Interestingly, you don’t simply pick up these statues—you have to break them to collect them.
It was supposed to be the next big thing – a game released in 2007 that many predicted would surpass The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and become a beloved classic in the fantasy RPG genre. However, Two Worlds, despite being a surprisingly good game, was plagued with problems and never quite caught on with players. Now largely forgotten, it’s easy to overlook this underrated gem, which, at the time, almost rivaled the popularity of Bethesda’s hit game. I’m here to bring it back into the spotlight.