Strategy games work your brain and your patience. They're a tough genre to balance well, and these are the five best new games this year, so far.

Varvara Budetti is a deputy editor of data and automation at Forbes Marketplace. She specializes in leveraging automation and data-driven insights to enhance editorial workflows and content strategy.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two St. Thomas University (STU) teams composed of senior students earned international recognition in the Business Strategy Game (BSG), an advanced ...

XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers challenging gameplay with rewarding combat encounters. Thronefall combines tower defense with real-time strategy in a minimalistic way. Slay The Spire is a modern classic ...

With over five years experience in the gaming industry, Sharon has covered all kinds of gaming content from listcles to news on the latest events. She grew up with three older brothers who spent all ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

RTS games continue to thrive in 2026, combining fast-paced decision-making with deep strategy and long-term planning. Real time strategy games challenge players to manage resources, build bases, and ...

Video games are so great because there are so many genres to fall in love with, from massive open-world action-adventure titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 to puzzle-based fantasy experiences including ...