Strategy Games♟️| RTS, 4X and Grand Strategy

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The box cover art for European releases was much more abstract:

Dune: The Battle for Arrakis Sega Mega Drive port cartridge case cover art by by Westwood Studios (1994):

An open-source reimplementation of the most famous civilization-building game ever - fast, small, no ads, free forever!

Build your civilization, research technologies, expand your cities and defeat your foes!

Both Unciv and Freeciv are games inspired by the civilization series. Freeciv is basing it gameplay on older game of civilization series like civilization II and Unciv on the newer games like civilization VI.

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Hello World,

Lines of Battle is an evolving, simultaneous turn-based war game that simulates the Napoleonic, line-based clashes of yesteryear. It has excellent depth and the settings allow for quick or long games that fit the player's schedule. Ranked matchmaking is supported alongside custom matches and bot play to help get over the small learning curve. In addition, a map maker is featured, there is a quality community alongside clans (coalitions,) and the entirety of the game is free to play. An android client is also in beta for those that would rather tap and drag.

I've really fallen for this little game, it scratches an itch of mine I'd long forgotten about and is also very approachable while allowing for a ton of variability. Anyone that has sat down at a tabletop war game will appreciate all of the possibilities while also being impressed at just how very streamlined the gameplay is. It definitely isn't for everyone, but if you found these factors at all appealing, I hope you'll give it a go.

Have a great week Lemmy!

Hey there!

I'm working on a sci-fi grand strategy game with a deep focus on economy and market mechanics.

I'd be curious about what you'd want to see in a strategy game like that. What economic mechanics have you enjoyed elsewhere? What annoyed you? What would spark your interest?

After about a year of on-and-off development of my first project, I plan to release it on 18 Nov 2024. It's a turn based strategy set in a bedroom, where you play with toy army men against your opponent (human or computer).

You can check out the game, play the demo and wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2776110/Bedroom_Battlegrounds/

And check my tiktok profile for more gameplay shorts: https://www.tiktok.com/@wchcgamedev

Happy to hear what you think!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19067997

I am a sucker for the Anno Series and damn if I am not going to enjoy the heck out of the Roman setting. It'll certainly be an interesting ride.

Hi all,

I've been reading an excellent sci-fi book recently (the bobiverse by Dennis E Taylor) and it made me think it would make for a pretty good RTS game. I don't think it exists but I'll ask in case I missed it:

Usually you start skirmish games by choosing the teams first, choosing how many AIs play against or with you. Some games allow you to change the teams in-game but as far as I know, none let you create an extra player during the game.

Is there a game in which you can, for instance, create/build a unit that once finished becomes a permanent AI ally, autonomous?

I can easily imagine scenarios very suited for such system, have an adversary grow very strong very fast which could not be overcome alone. The player would have to play smart to have the resources required to build an AI which would then join the fight and alleviate the pressure somewhat.

Probably doesn't exist but it's also an opportunity to share a good book :)

Industrial Annihilation blends the iconic real-time strategy of the beloved Annihilation series with deep factory-building to deliver a blend of genres unlike any you’ve experienced before - Steam Early Access coming Q2 2024.

Learn more here: https://industrialannihilation.com/

The team behind Planetary Annihilation, which has sold over 3 millions units and is still beloved and played by fans almost a decade later, is back with a new twist on the popular franchise.

Industrial Annihilation is available for pre-order or for investment on the StartEngine investment platform! You can invest in the company behind the game today to become a shareholder and partake in Industrial Annihilation’s potential galactic success.

"Frost Giant Studios" is a renowned and innovative game development company known for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Founded by industry veterans, the studio is dedicated to crafting immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences that captivate players worldwide. With a strong focus on storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional gameplay mechanics, Frost Giant Studios has quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the gaming industry. The studio's website, https://frostgiant.com/, likely showcases their portfolio, team, and ongoing projects, inviting players to embark on unforgettable journeys in the worlds they create.

the game they're making: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012510/Stormgate/

I used to play a little strategy games before, but I kinda fell out of it when my league addiction began. Atm I dont have my stationary pc as Im about to start studying in Germany. Im wondering if there is anything good for Phone or Laptop?

For me, Supreme Commander Forged Alliance is the staple and GOAT.