#01	Advance Wars License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 8.4/10 2d strategy top-down-perspective turn-based role-playing science-fiction modern military anime / manga diagonal-down turn-based strategy strategy / tactics turn-based strategy (tbs)
#02	Heroes of Might and Magic III License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad Release: 1999 Rating: 9.1/10 3d fantasy isometric medieval role-playing strategy turn-based
#03	Frozen Synapse License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2011 Rating: 7.6/10 2d science-fiction strategy top-down-perspective turn-based free-roaming camera cyberpunk / dark sci-fi strategy / tactics tactical asynchronous multiplayer great soundtrack multiplayer turn-based strategy competitive singleplayer addictive difficult chess replay value local multiplayer turn-based tactics co-op
#04	Fire Emblem: Awakening License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2012 Rating: 8.1/10 fantasy role-playing strategy turn-based diagonal-down anime / manga tactical rpg war strategy / tactics
#05	XCOM: Enemy Unknown License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS3, Android, PS Vita, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 8.8/10 science-fiction strategy turn-based diagonal-down managerial / business simulation rpg elements multiple units/characters control point and select strategy / tactics turn-based tactics (tbt) turn-based strategy tactical singleplayer base building turn-based tactics unforgiving replay value addictive character customization perma death multiplayer difficult role-playing action atmospheric futuristic alien
#06	Rome: Total War License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2004 Rating: 8.4/10 history management real-time real-time strategy strategy alternate historical diagonal-down free-roaming camera turn-based turn-based strategy multiple units/characters control point and select africa classical antiquity europe historical events middle east strategy / tactics real-time tactics (rtt) turn-based strategy (tbs)
#07	Darkest Dungeon License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 8.8/10 role-playing horror medieval side view 2d scrolling turn-based tactical rpg point and select fantasy turn-based combat dungeon crawler dark fantasy roguelike lovecraftian difficult singleplayer perma death strategy atmospheric dark 2d roguelite gothic
#08	Stellaris License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7/10 strategy real-time science-fiction 3rd-person-perspective strategy / tactics
#09	Into the Breach License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.7/10 tactical turn-based strategy science-fiction post-apocalyptic diagonal-down isometric rpg elements point and select mecha / giant robot strategy / tactics turn-based tactics (tbt) turn-based strategy pixel graphics turn-based tactics mechs roguelike puzzle / logic roguelite singleplayer turn-based combat role-playing replay value simulation procedural generation great soundtrack

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