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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 2: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings 3
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft 2
  • Frostpunk 2
  • Against the Storm
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper 2
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

Strategy games have seen a significant rise in popularity on consoles, especially within the Xbox ecosystem, overcoming past limitations and challenges. Xbox Game Pass offers a diverse selection catering to various preferences, from grand strategy to tactical combat.

Xbox Game Pass provides a robust catalog for strategy game enthusiasts. Whether your preference leans towards galactic empire building or directing quirky invertebrate soldiers, there's a title waiting for you.

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

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The start of 2025 brings anticipation for new additions to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's service is poised for continued success following a strong finish to 2024. While not always the focus, several new strategy titles are expected, including confirmed projects like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25. These titles, particularly Commandos: Origins, are highly anticipated by genre fans. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a strategy game recently added in December 2024. See the link below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A High-Pressure Tactical Experience Perfect for Franchise Fans