Best Strategy Games On Xbox Game Pass (January 2025)

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• Top Xbox Game Pass Strategy Games

  • Aliens: Dark Descent
  • Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition
  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Halo Wars
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Wartales
  • Metal Slug Tactics
  • Dungeons 4
  • Humankind
  • Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft II
  • Frostpunk II
  • Against the Storm
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper II
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

The console market once lacked substantial strategy game offerings, with exceptions and failed attempts (like StarCraft's awkward Nintendo 64 debut). However, numerous titles now bring strategic gameplay to living room consoles, especially on Xbox.

Xbox Game Pass provides a strong selection for armchair commanders. Whether you prefer managing vast galactic empires or directing quirky invertebrate bomb-slingers, Game Pass caters to diverse strategic tastes.

Tactical games, while technically a distinct genre, are included due to their strategic similarities.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The start of 2025 brings anticipation. Xbox Game Pass appears poised for a successful year, following a strong 2024 finish. While not always the focus, new strategy games are expected, with confirmed titles including Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25. These additions, along with a December 2024 Game Pass release, offer subscribers exciting options. See the link below for details on that recent addition.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A High-Pressure Tactical Game Perfect for Franchise Fans