5 best turn-based strategy games from the 2010s (and 5 best real-time strategy titles)
After enjoying considerable attention on the PC platform, the strategy game genre enjoyed eventually made its way to consoles, especially with the recent boom featuring newer entries in both the turn-based and real-time tactics genres. However, the 2010s also featured many iconic strategy games, some of which are popular even to this day.
Although both sub-genres have their own niche, the former is generally more popular across all platforms. The article below will list out five of the best turn-based games as well as five of the best real-time strategy games.
Players will have to ascend to Godhood and defeat the evil Void in Larian Studios' acclaimed 2017 CRPG. Divinity Original Sin 2 is a name that often pops up when RPGs allowing freedom of choice are brought up because every facet of the title's gameplay adheres to that mantra. From deeply customizable RPG mechanics/skill combinations and tactical combat to engrossing exploration and engaging side-quests, the world of Rivellon is overflowing with many wonders for RPG fans to discover.
The ultimate amalgamation of the series' iterations, XCOM 2 from Firaxis Games is arguably genre-defining. After aliens take over the Earth, a resistance group of the XCOM forces must strike back against their tyrannical rule. The core isometric, cover-based, and turn-based shooter combat is present in full effect, alongside plenty of quality-of-life improvements and additions to make this the most immersive XCOM game yet. Squad management, rewarding upgrades, challenging on-field combat and much more offers a level of strategy that few other games in the genre dare offer.
Become the ruler of the world by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age.
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