Wccftech’s Best Strategy & Simulation Games of 2023
2023 has seen my gaming life jump off of a cliff. Due to a promotion at the day job, I'm an elected councillor, and I have two gorgeous cats, which means I have a lot on - not to mention other family commitments, illnesses, and general "why is life?!" moments. That doesn't stop me from playing games; it just means I have to be selective, and something needs to make me want to play it. Yes, that is precisely why I reviewed Arrow a Row. You're here for Wccftech's Best Strategy and Simulation Games of 2023, so let's get started.
Do note that this list will not include any Early Access titles, nor will it include remasters or remakes. This is for new games.
Also in Wccftech's Best Games of 2023 lists: Shooter, Fighting, RPG, Action, Indie, Adventure, Horror, Sports & Racing, Platformers, and Multiplayer.
Genre: Strategy (Grand Strategy). Platform: PC.
No, the irony of that last sentence considering the first game on the list - and almost every other, to be honest - is not lost on me; shut up. Yes, this is another Total War game, something that makes a list every single time one is released, and yes, this is a return to old-school Total War of pure historical action, no fantasy.
Anyway, Total War Pharaoh. It was polarising and isn't the best Total War game of recent years, but it is still a very good Total War game. Even an average one of those is better than most other good games, even if this is one of the previously named "Total War Saga" games (as in, it was developed by Creative Assembly Sofia). My summary of Total War: Pharaoh was as follows:
Total War: Pharaoh is a successful return to pure history for the series. While some may not like aspects, such as a limited unit variety and a map that can feel a little narrow in
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