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 a few exceptions and unsuccessful attempts (like StarCraft's awkward Nintendo 64 debut). However, numerous titles now bring strategic gameplay to consoles, especially Xbox.

Xbox Game Pass provides a diverse collection for strategy game enthusiasts. Whether you prefer managing vast empires or directing quirky invertebrate armies, Game Pass has something for everyone.

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

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The new year brings anticipation for exciting additions to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's service is poised for success following a strong 2024. While not always the focus, new strategy games are expected, with confirmed titles like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25. These additions, along with a December 2024 Game Pass release, offer much to look forward to. See details below.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A Demanding Tactical Game Perfect for Franchise Fans