Best Strategy Games (September 2021)
What are the best strategy games on Xbox Game Pass in September 2021? Here are some brilliant titles to satisfy your diplomatic needs.
We all know that Game Pass is a unique subscription service that offers some of the best games in the video game world. From Bethesda’s amazing IPs to solid indie games, from action-adventure titles to simulators; Xbox Game Pass has successfully managed to become a global sensation in the gaming community. It also offers access to more than 250 games at a fixed price while providing new ones at the same time as their launch day.
With that said, as there are hundreds of various titles in different genres, it might be hard for you to find what you exactly need. Don’t worry though, if you are a fan of the strategy genre, Game Pass has some of the best strategy games in its always-expanding catalog.
What are the best strategy games on Game Pass PC?
Crusader Kings 3
Crusader Kings 3 offers the ultimate kingdom management experience. The game combines various strategy elements like dynasty simulation, diplomatic choices, and character development. The grand strategy game is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. It will also come to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in the future.
Company of Heroes 2
Company of Heroes 2 is one of the best real-time strategy games on the subscription service. It invites players to World War II and tasks them in various historical scenarios.
Those who love the strategy genre must give this one a chance, as it offers an amazing RTS experience in a solid setting. It also offers a ton of fun if you play it with your friends.
Age of Empires
The genre-defining video game series of all time is of course available in Xbox Game Pass. With the upcoming fourth game, it might be a great time to spend hours in the previous titles.
Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV is one of the most beloved strategy games of all time. It is a brilliant title that offers solid gameplay while allowing the player to rule the mightiest nations of our history.
As the game is coming closer to its 8th anniversary, it is a great time to lose yourself in the diplomatic battles of medieval times. Raise armies, organize schemes and carry your nation to ultimate glory. (And also note that you are going to get frustrated very often due to the game’s AI and RNG mechanics.)
Hearts of Iron IV
The fourth installment of the Hearts of Iron series is another strategy sensation that managed to become a commercial success around the world. With more than 1.3 million copies sold last year, Hearts of Iron IV remains among the best strategy games on this list.
Frostpunk
Frostpunk gives players a chance to manage a colony on frozen earth. As the leader of the survivors, you need to make sacrifices for the greater good. When the deadly freeze threatens you and your colony’s future, you need to make difficult decisions.
Empire of Sin
Developed by Romero Games, Empire of Sin offers a different approach to the strategy genre and invites players to the world of crime as a mob boss. The player is tasked with managing the gang’s finances, fight against the rivals and thrive its crime empire.
Thanks to its real-time strategy and role-playing elements, Empire of Sin is a brilliant single-player game on the subscription service.
These are some of the best strategy games on Xbox Game Pass if you want to rule a kingdom, raise armies, and wage wars on your screen. These games will lock you to the screen for hundreds of hours, that’s for sure.
