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, aside from a few exceptions and unsuccessful attempts (like StarCraft's awkward debut on the Nintendo 64). However, numerous titles have since emerged, bringing strategic gameplay to living room consoles, especially on Xbox.

Xbox Game Pass provides a wealth of options for aspiring armchair commanders. Whether you prefer managing vast galactic empires or directing quirky invertebrates in bomb-slinging escapades, 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 new year brings anticipation. Looking ahead to 2025, Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass appears poised for success, building on a strong 2024 finish. While often overlooked, new strategy games are slated for the service, with a couple confirmed. Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 are likely to resonate with fans, particularly the former. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a strategy game added to Game Pass in December 2024. See below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A Demanding Tactical Game Perfect for Franchise Fans