The 100 Best Strategy Games To Play In 2025 – 25 to 1

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The Best Of The Best of Strategy Games To Play In 2025

At last, we’ve arrived! We’re diving into the concluding segment of my mammoth list – the 100 Top Strategy Games to Play in 2025! Today, we’ll be showcasing the crème de la crème, the ultimate champions in strategy gaming, affectionately known as the GOATs. From pulse-pounding real-time strategy games like Starcraft 2 and Door Kickers 2 to epic, century-long empire-building ventures in Europa Universalis IV, this list encompasses every strategy game that every player needs in their collection! So, let’s grab a cookie and coffee, and embark on this exciting journey together!

25 – Ultimate General: Civil War

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Ultimate General: Civil War offers a top-tier, engrossing historical tactical experience, placing gamers in charge of either Union or Confederate forces during the American Civil War. With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, this game stands out for its remarkable commitment to historical accuracy, boasting accurate maps, unit behavior, and being one of the rare American Civil War strategy games with a campaign. For anyone seeking a real-time strategy game (RTS) set in the American Civil War, Ultimate General: Civil War is an exceptional choice. It’s often discounted on Steam sales too.

24 – Planet Coaster 2

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In November of 2024, Planet Coaster 2 was released, but it started off rocky with several bugs and incompleteness. Thankfully, Frontier Developments has been diligently addressing these issues and adding new elements, making the game progressively better. Building upon the foundation of the initial series, Planet Coaster 2 invites players to create their own roller coasters and theme parks as usual, but introduces a captivating twist for enthusiasts like me: You can design water parks too, with intricately customizable water slides! The game enables you to handle various aspects of park management, such as construction, staffing, financial and human resource management, maintenance, and above all, ensuring guest satisfaction. If you’re seeking a strategy game that offers both depth and enjoyment, then Planet Coaster 2 is undoubtedly the title you should consider playing during the upcoming summer season.

22 – Starcraft 2

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Starcraft II has held the top spot on strategy game “best of” lists for almost a decade ever since it was released, thanks to its creator Blizzard Entertainment. This real-time strategy (RTS) game takes place in a future sci-fi universe and allows players to control one of three unique factions: Terrans, Protoss, or the Zerg, an insect-like horde. The game focuses on quick tactical play, resource management, and strategic combat, with players gathering resources, constructing bases, and directing armies to outwit their opponents. Starcraft II is known for two key aspects: its thriving esports scene and its exceptional single-player campaign, which ranks among the best, if not the greatest, in RTS game history.

Starcraft II remains a groundbreaking game within the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) genre, boasting unique gameplay mechanics, intricate strategic layers, and captivating lore. The real-time decision-making, resource management, and pulse-pounding tactical skirmishes make it an exceptional pick for strategy aficionados in 2025 who crave intense battles, lightning-fast reactions, and impressive APM (actions per minute).

23 – Mini Motorways

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Avoid being fooled by the unassuming appearance of Mini Motorways. While it may seem simple at first glance, this is a strategy game that provides a delightfully challenging puzzle-strategy experience. Your mission is to design and manage the constantly expanding road networks of bustling cities. Initially, your task appears straightforward – connecting colorful houses to their respective destinations. However, as cities expand, dealing with traffic congestion becomes increasingly complex.

Mini Motorways features a minimalist design, user-friendly gameplay (involving dragging and placing tiles), and the unpredictable complexity that arises from its procedurally generated urban landscapes. These ever-growing cities can make even the placement of a single road a critical decision. The game is so engaging that you’ll find yourself drawn back again and again, aiming to surpass the high scores of other skilled players. Alongside FTL: Faster Than Light and ISLANDERS, Mini Motorways forms a trilogy of games I always have installed on my systems.

21 – Door Kickers 2

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Initially when Door Kickers 2 entered Early Access in 2021, I predicted it would become a classic. And indeed, after its official release as version 1.0 in February 2025, Door Kickers 2 has proven to be one of the top real-time strategy games currently available on the market. In this game, you command a team of special operatives on counter-terrorist missions set in the fictional Middle Eastern nation of Nowheraki. You meticulously outfit your squad and plan every move they make, then watch as the mission unfolds. If all goes smoothly, you can execute the mission without needing to pause the game to tweak your strategy. The game’s top-down perspective allows for strategic positioning of units, breaching doors (or walls), designating fields of fire, and neutralizing threats while minimizing civilian and friendly casualties. With its blend of real-time action and tactical decision-making, each moment in the game can alter the mission’s outcome. If you thrive on tactical execution, team coordination, and high-stakes planning, then Door Kickers 2 might be the perfect game for you.

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2025-05-11 01:19