We already published the list of best Xbox One games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Xbox One strategy games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Xbox One definitely has a great library of strategy games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Xbox One and strategy games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Zoo Tycoon
- Release Data: Frontier Developments/Microsoft Game Studios, 2013
- Genre: Strategy » Management » Business / Tycoon
This entertaining simulator puts you in the shoes of a zoo manager, allowing you to build and manage the property and tweak different aspects.
There are also several minigames that use the Kinect camera.
So, enjoy a guided experience in the lengthy story mode, put yourself to the test in various challenges, or go wild in the game’s endless mode.
#9. Worms Battlegrounds
- Release Data: Team 17, 2014
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Artillery
From shotguns and pistols to shrink rays and holy hand grenades, this game gives you 65 different guns and gadgets to destroy your competition.
The lighthearted attitude of the game makes it fun to pick and up play, but there’s enough complex strategy to satisfy even the most hardcore of strategy fans.
#8. Prison Architect
- Release Data: Double Eleven, 2016
- Genre: Strategy » Management » Business / Tycoon
This title allows you to get down and create your own prison.
And as creator of the prison, it’s up to you to select staff, keep the lights and water running, and make sure your prisoners are happy.
This is an in-depth simulator with a plethora of options, and one that will surely have you managing your prison for hours.
#7. Worms W.M.D
- Release Data: Team 17, 2016
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Artillery
Like other Worms games, Worms W.M.D has you controlling a squad of worm soldiers.
This game plays more like old-school Worms titles, removing some complex features.
However, there are a few new features, like the ability to craft weapons and lay down turrets.
If you’re looking for a funny way to settle the score between friends, Worms W.M.D is a great time.
#6. The Banner Saga
- Release Data: Stoic/Versus Evil, 2016
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Tactics
The Banner Saga is a game that puts a lot of focus on interactive storytelling.
And the gameplay is a blend of classic turn-based strategy with a focus on accepting the fate of your party.
But in the end, it mostly uses gameplay as a means for telling a complex and fantastical story, deeply baked into its Norse mythology themes.
#5. SMITE
- Release Data: Hi-Rez Studios, 2015
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » MOBA
This fun strategy title puts you directly into the action, controlling one of many mythological champions.
The main modes have two teams of five champions, each attempting to take down structures in various “lanes”.
In the end, the large roster of characters and ever-changing modes and rules makes this free-to-play game a great one to return to often.
#4. This War of Mine: The Little Ones
- Release Data: 11 bit studios/Deep Silver, 2016
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
This is expansion pack places you in control of a group of survivors living in filthy condition.
Although each character has different strengths and weaknesses, they are all under-equipped to deal with the harsh survival conditions.
This game is not only notable for its dark and gripping story, but how it smartly blends management and strategy gameplay in a unique way.
#3. Halo Wars 2
- Release Data: Creative Assembly/Microsoft Game Studios, 2017
- Genre: Strategy » Real-Time » General
This sequel ups the ante from the original, with an impressive single player campaign and tons of multiplayer modes.
The combat systems are simple to understand, and are based off a standard triangle strengths and weakness system.
And as a bonus, the gamepad controls have been reworked to allow more precision, making this one of the best RTS games on consoles.
#2. Cities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition
- Release Data: Tantalus/Paradox Interactive, 2017
- Genre: Strategy » Management » Government
This city builder takes all of the fun of games like SimCity and makes it even better.
Besides planning roads and buildings, you’ll have to figure out taxes, water and electric lines, as well as other factors.
Few games manage to capture the enormous task of actually planning and executing on city building, but Cities: Skylines manages to do so flawlessly.
#1. XCOM 2
- Release Data: Firaxis Games/2K Games, 2016
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Tactics
This sequel sees Earth under alien control, with an underground military organization attempting to win the planet back for humans.
You are in charge of directing soldiers during difficult fights, upgrading and recruiting more soldiers to your party when possible.
If you’re a fan of sci-fi and strategy, there are few games better than X-COM 2.
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