Strategy and Wargaming

Welcome back to Strategy and Wargaming, my dearest readers. I’m so sorry for the low activity this week, but a bad flu and a ton of work kept me off the website. I hope you’re all fine and ready to dive into this week’s strategy and wargaming news! We have the disastrous launch of Shogun 2; Steam Next Fest starts in a couple of days; BattlePlan and Beyond These Stars have com...

Finding a video game that bridges generational gaps without causing frustration can be a challenge for parents. Cozy strategy games offer the ideal solution if you’re looking to enjoy game night together with your lovely partner and kids: I tried to put together a list of games that swap the sweaty try-hard, high-pressure combat and twitch reflexes for thought...

A ton of great games are still coming in 2026 (brave are those willing to go up against the juggernaut of GTA 6), and in 2027. I took a leisurely stroll through my wishlist, checked the available Steam deals, and decided to see what games were coming and rank them based on my excitement! A couple of them might have slipped through the cracks, so if they’re not here, it doesn’...

Now that the Steam Autumn Sale has ended, things are starting to heat back up, and this week’s lineup is stacked! A new RTS called Defilade is making the rounds online; Dawn of War IV just showed us what the Space Marines can do, and MENACE unveiled what’s left in the tank for 2026 and early 2027. Let’s dive right into it!

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Not every strategy game requires a 100-hour campaign, a weekend-long session of Civilization VI, or a month-long, all-consuming playthrough of War In The East 2. It doesn’t even need to be a full 40-hour campaign like Star Wars Zero Company or XCOM.

Speaking for myself here, the older I get, and the more family responsibilities I accrue, the more I f...