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Best Strategy games of 2011

The 12 best Strategy games released in 2011, ranked from 1,330 critic and player ratings.

The best Strategy game of 2011 is Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2011.
  • 12 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,330 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 12

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01 Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition 2011 · 218 ratings · finished by 1% 92 /100
02 Total War: Shogun 2 Total War: Shogun 2 2011 · 207 ratings · finished by 3% In Total War: Shogun 2 you choose from one of 9 (10 with Ikko-Ikki dlc) clans, each with their own unique traits and skills and each with their own RPG-style warlord to lead them. Use a mixture of diplomacy, political manoeuvring, province building, research and special agents such as Ninja assassins or Geisha spies to get your enemies exactly where you want them. An intuitive user interface and a lovingly-created, complex and detailed campaign map make it both easy and enjoyable to build and run cities, recruit and move troops and issue commands – both noble and dishonorable, all with the aim of mastering enemy forces and seizing their lands. 88 /100
03 Orcs Must Die! Orcs Must Die! 2011 · 116 ratings · finished by 8% Orcs Must Die! is a strategy video game developed by Robot Entertainment. It is a Tower defense game that eschews the traditional top-down view of similar games, instead using a third-person action-oriented viewpoint. 86 /100
04 Anno 2070 Anno 2070 2011 · 94 ratings · finished by 7% Anno 2070 is a city-building and economic simulation game, with real-time strategy elements. It is the 5th game of the Anno series. It was released on 17 November 2011, and was co-developed by the German studios Related Designs and Ubisoft Blue Byte, and published by Ubisoft. Anno 2070 requires Uplay to operate. 83 /100
05 Anomaly: Warzone Earth Anomaly: Warzone Earth 2011 · 36 ratings · finished by 2% Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured several of the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Tokyo, planning the route and strategically choosing which units to deploy in order to crush the opposition. Take control of the Commander, whose special abilities and quick thinking will be vital in supporting the squad in its mission as you engage in fast-paced, tactical battle across a story-driven campaign and in two heart-pounding Squad Assault Modes. Enjoy innovative game play, mixing action and strategy in a clever twist on the familiar formula--because this time you're attacking the towers. You will need to think both tactically and strategically, choosing the right squad and the best route for each mission. What worked in the last mission might lead you to wrack and ruin in the next one! Extend tactical possibilities by gathering resources to buy new units and upgrade your squad during a battle. The great graphics and audio tie this game up in a neat bundle, and a sure-fire hit with strategy and action fans alike. 85 /100
06 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution 2011 · 267 ratings · finished by 7% 80 /100
07 From Dust From Dust 2011 · 64 ratings · finished by 9% A Modern God Game Where Nature is the Star From Dust is the latest original video game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, Another World. Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous. You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution, a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival... 80 /100
08 Might & Magic: Heroes VI Might & Magic: Heroes VI 2011 · 103 ratings · finished by 8% The adventure in Heroes VI, starting 400 years before events in Heroes V, catapults a family of heroes into a fast-paced epic story where Angels plot to end -- once and for all -- an unfinished war with their ancient rivals, the Faceless. A legendary Archangel General is resurrected, but with his powers crippled. Plagued by horrible memories of the Elder Wars, he plots to recover his powers and take control of Ashan while destroying both Faceless and Demons in a series of carefully orchestrated attacks and betrayals. He underestimates, however, the power of the all-too-human Griffin dynasty. 78 /100
09 Kingdom Rush B Kingdom Rush 2011 · 118 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 10% Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command! Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations! Rain fire upon your enemies, summon reinforcements, command your troops, recruit elven warriors and face legendary monsters on a quest to save the Kingdom from the forces of darkness!Key Features Epic defense battles that will hook you for hours! Command your soldiers and see them engage in hand to hand cartoon battles! Full screen High definition awesome illustrated cartoon art! 8 specialized tower upgrades to customize your strategy! Mighty Barbarians, Arcane Wizards, Forest Rangers to name a few. Over 18 tower abilities! Have your Sorcerers summon earth elementals and polymorph your enemies! Over 45 different enemies, from Goblins to Demons each with their own skills! (Beware of the mountain Trolls!) 7 Epic Boss Fights! Face the unstoppable Juggernaut, the unbeatable Troll Warlord and the humongous JT! 12 Legendary Heroes! (All unlocked with no additional cost!) Bring them to battle to face the hordes of evil! The classic 12 stage core campaign: Defend the Kingdom from the forces of Vez'nan! The Winter Storm 2 stage mini-campaign. The Rise of the Bandits 2 stage mini-campaign. The Curse of Castle Blackburn 4 stage campaign. 4 Bonus stages: The Ruins of Acaroth, The Rotten Forest, The Lair of Sarelgaz and The Fungal Forest! Hours of gameplay with over 50 achievements Extra game modes that will challenge your tactical skills to the limit. In-game encyclopedia with information from your towers and enemies. 75 /100
10 Sanctum Sanctum 2011 · 32 ratings · finished by 3% An inventive tower defense/ first person shooter hybrid that pits elite soldier Skye against various forms of alien life on a small set of unique maps. Skye must build and upgrade defensive structures while jumping into the fray to help her creations take down the hostile invaders. 70 /100
11 Age of Empires Online Age of Empires Online 2011 · 30 ratings 69 /100
12 Worms Ultimate Mayhem Worms Ultimate Mayhem 2011 · 45 ratings · finished by 5% 66 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Strategy game of 2011?

Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 218 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.