Sword of the Stars Sword of the Starsĭeveloper: Kerberos Productions Publisher: Lighthouse Interactive, Paradox Interactive, Destineer Platform(s): PCįrom a single planet and beyond, Sword of the Stars is a galaxy-spanning 4X strategy game where players will take command of one of several distinct factions (a common theme throughout this list) and conquer their way to victory. Though at this point the game’s age is quite apparent in its controls, UI, and graphics, Alpha Centauri’s overall high quality is yet to be met (Civilization: Beyond Earth tried with limited success) and it continues to influence 4X games to this day (Proxy Studio’s Gladius-Relics of War is a good recent example).įor someone itching for a colonization game with all the complexities of human ideology and politics, Alpha Centauri is the best interpretation of our struggles on an alien planet.ġ7. However, Alpha Centauri isn’t just a science fiction Civilization reskin, but a true example of forward thinking game design that evolves the core formula in appropriate and meaningful ways.Īlpha Centauri’s standout features are it’s well-defined and characterful factions, a wide array of victory conditions, and the treatment of the planet as an integral part of player decision-making.
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In essence, Alpha Centauri is similar to the Civilization series in gameplay structure (same development studio) except that it’s set on an alien world where players seek a new beginning for humanity. Some older turn-based strategy games still hold up to this day - Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri definitely fits that category.
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Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauriĭeveloper: Firaxis Games, Westlake Interactive Publisher: Electronic Arts, Aspyr Media, Loki Software Platform(s): PC, macOS, Linux As an added bonus, the game has an extensive modding scene for players to delve into to further spice up their playthroughs with tweaked systems and all new content.Īll this makes BattleTech not only one of the best turn-based strategy games, but also one of the best mech games on the market.ġ8. The highlight of the game of course being the mech combat and everything associated with it, such as pilot levelling and mech customization.īattleTech is not without its flaws, such as an unimpressive story, inconsistent pacing, and some balancing issues, but the quality of the combat and the thrill of hunting for new mechs (a la Pokémon) make the aforementioned issues look like small speed bumps. Players will take command of a company of mercenaries with their impressive bipedal warmachines and make a name (and a living) for themselves in the fractured world of the future. Learning the game is quite the challenge, but once players get comfortable with its systems, they will discover an incredibly deep and detailed strategy game.ĭeveloper: Harebrained Schemes Publisher: Paradox Interactive Platform(s): PC, macOS, Linuxįrom fantasy to science fiction, BattleTech is a turn-based tactics game set in the eponymous universe based on the classic mech combat miniatures game from the 1980s. Yet, there’s a kind of charm to the pixel art style that gives the game’s setting a fitting otherworldly and fantastical atmosphere. This content buffet does come at a cost as the learning curve in the game is incredibly steep and the dated graphics and UI don’t do a great job of easing players in. The amount of content in Dominions is staggering, from the three distinct ages, to the huge number of factions, and an absurdly massive list of spells that would make any game master blush. If you ever wondered what a 4X Dungeons and Dragons game would ever look like, then look no further. Turn-based strategy has always been a favored system for hardcore wargames and Dominions 5 is the best example of such a game.
Dominions 5: Warriors of the Faith Dominions 5: Warriors of the Faithĭeveloper: Illwinter Game Design Publisher: Illwinter Game Design Platform(s): PC, macOS, Linux Renowned Explorers: International SocietyĢ0.
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