11. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
12. Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town
Platform: Game Boy Advance
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: TOSE
Publisher: Natsume
13. The Movies
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Activision
14. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: X-COM, the classic strategy game, gets an updated re-imagining for the next generation. When an extraterrestrial invasion threatens earth, nations form their own group XCOM, to take on this menace. As the commander of XCOM you will run your base, research alien technology, engage in over 70 unique missions and control and customize your soldiers in defense of the Earth.
15. XCOM: Enemy Within
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: In this expansion to XCOM: Enemy Unknown features great additions from new enemies and abilities to new maps (47 in all) and resources - all to make the XCOM experience that much more exciting. All this translates to an even more intense multiplayer experience.
16. Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: The classic turn-based strategy game that has sold over 34 million copies worldwide
(including 8 million copies of Civilization V alone) returns with all-new features. Cities
now span multiple tiles and expand like never before as well as taking advantage of the
terrain and resources. Units stack so you can embed anti-tank units with infantry or
warriors with settlers. Active Research gives you a boost to discovery - use units to
explore, enhance and discover new cultures. Dynamic Diplomacy - interact with
leaders like never before from early primitive war to strategic alliances later. Enhanced
Multiplayer, including new cooperative modes meant to be finished in a single session.
17. ActRaiser
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1991
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation)
Developer: Quintet
Publisher: Enix
Synopsis: A combination platformer and world-building game you play as "The Master" who has been asleep for centuries after losing a battle with "The Evil One" Tanzra who has turned the people of the land to evil. In order to restore his power, The Master will have to defeat Tanzra's six lieutenants, win back the people of the land and finally face Tanzra at his stronghold Death Heim.
18. RollerCoaster Tycoon
Platform: Xbox
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Atari
Publisher: Atari
19. Dungeon Defenders
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Tower Defense), Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Trendy Entertainment
Publisher: Trendy Entertainment
20. Starcraft
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 1998
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Real-Time Strategy)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
