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Paradox are bundling four DLCs into Europa Universalis IV free for all players

By Liam Dawe, Sep 5

This sounds like a nice move by Paradox to improve Europa Universalis IV. In October, four DLC packs will be bundled free with the game for all players.

Coromon: Rogue Planet blends creature-collecting with a rogue-lite twist

By Liam Dawe, Sep 2

Coromon is one of the better monster-taming / creature collecting Pokémon-likes that I've played and now the series is getting a new and rather different entry with Coromon: Rogue Planet.

Mechabellum, my favourite auto-battling strategy game launches September 26

By Liam Dawe, Aug 30

Ah, auto battlers, at one point they seemed like they would be all the rage, but most quickly moved on. Mechabellum thankfully, feels a bit different, and quickly became a real favourite and it's set to leave Early Access on September 26.

With Chess-inspired gameplay, turn-based roguelike deckbuilder 'Usurper' launches September 9

By Liam Dawe, Aug 29

Chess as a roguelike deckbuilder? Could be a fun one! Developer Rogue Brain Studios has announced that Usurper will launch on September 9th.

Stylish tactics-RPG 'Demonschool' delayed until Q1 2025

By Liam Dawe, Aug 29

Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games have announced their stylish tactics RPG with hints of Persona, Shin Megami Tensei, and Italian horror cinema Demonschool has been delayed.

Clearly inspired by Advance Wars the turn-based infantry battler 'Warside' gets a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, Aug 28

If you loved the classic Advance Wars and other more modern turn-based tactical battlers, you're probably going to love Warside.

Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era announced from the developer of Iratus: Lord of the Dead

By Liam Dawe, Aug 28

Developer Unfrozen who previously made Iratus: Lord of the Dead have teamed up with Ubisoft, and they recently announced the new Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era.

D.O.T. Defence looks like a fun spin on the RTS genre

By Liam Dawe, Aug 22

D.O.T. Defence from Rattleaxe Games plans to launch in 2025 and looks like it will put a nice unique spin on RTS games, with matches you play in short bursts designed for single-player and local multiplayer.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII arrives February 11, 2025 - Gameplay reveal trailer live

By Liam Dawe, Aug 20

A Gameplay reveal trailer has been released for Sid Meier's Civilization VII and we have a release date of February 11th, 2025.

Check out the fancy new trailer for Beyond All Reason a really great free and open source RTS

By Liam Dawe, Aug 19

Beyond All Reason is quietly building up to be one of the best real-time strategy (RTS) games around. It's free, open source and it has a fancy new trailer.

Free classic RTS OpenRA mod 'Command & Conquer - Combined Arms' has a huge overhaul

By Liam Dawe, Aug 16

If you love your classic RTS games, especially those from Westwood like Command & Conquer and Red Alert, you need to play the OpenRA mod Command & Conquer - Combined Arms.

Stellaris Cosmic Storms expansion will launch September 10

By Liam Dawe, Aug 15

Might be time for another run in Stellaris with the Cosmic Storms announced today to release on September 10th. Developed in collaboration with Behaviour Rotterdam, it's set to expand space weather in a big way.

Battle Train could end up being my next favourite deck-builder

By Liam Dawe, Aug 13

There's just something satisfying about laying down tracks, and then slamming a train into your enemy. Battle Train is an interesting spin on deck-builders and there's a demo out now.

We'll get our first look at Civilization VII on August 20

By Liam Dawe, Aug 2

2K have announced that Civilization VII will get a world premiere of gameplay shown off during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Real-time air traffic controller sim Mini Airways is out now and will keep you on your toes

By Liam Dawe, Aug 1

What I initially thought would be a bit like Mini Motorways and Mini Metro, it's similar only really in style and name, but Mini Airways is a different and challenging beast that will keep your undivided attention.

Athena Crisis now Steam Deck Verified, full release with single-player campaign in September

By Liam Dawe, Jul 30

Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars, and not only is now Steam Deck Verified but they've announced the full release is coming soon.

Combining exploration, city-building and complex resource management, Scorchlands 1.0 is out now

By Liam Dawe, Jul 26

Available now with Native Linux support and full Steam Deck support with the 1.0 release, Scorchlands has left Early Access.

Check out the demo for MetalMercs with retro real-time tactical mech squad action

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25

MetalMercs could be a good one for those of you who love customizable mech combat action, and this time it's not turn-based it's actually real-time.

Cyber Knights: Flashpoint adds full gamepad support and Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe, Jul 17

A little heist on the go perhaps? Cyber Knights: Flashpoint from Trese Brothers is steadily turning into a favourite turn-based tactics game and now with all the controller improvements it should feel a whole lot better on Steam Deck too.