Best Strategy games of 2017
The 49 best Strategy games released in 2017, ranked from 7,197 critic and player ratings.
The best Strategy game of 2017 is Divinity: Original Sin 2, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
02
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen adds extensive new content in the fight against Advent when additional resistance factions form in order to eliminate the alien threat on Earth. In response, a new enemy, known as the “Chosen,” emerges with one goal: recapture the Commander. This expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the “Chosen”, new enemies, missions, environments and increased depth in strategic gameplay.
86
/100
03
Oxygen Not Included
86
/100
Total War: WARHAMMER II
86
/100
05
StarCraft: Remastered
85
/100
06
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
This is the story of an unexpected encounter between Mario and the irreverent Rabbids. The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the Rabbids into the once-peaceful area, splintering this beloved land. To bring order back to the Kingdom, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through four different worlds.
83
/100
07
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Torment: Tides of Numenera is a game set in the world of Monte Cook's new tabletop RPG setting, Numenera. Torment continues the thematic legacy of Planescape: Torment, the critically acclaimed role-playing game from 1999 that's considered by many to be a hallmark for storytelling in computer RPGs. With Torment, we're creating a rich role-playing experience that explores similar deep, personal themes.
82
/100
08
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
82
/100
09
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
81
/100
10
Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM
81
/100
11
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
81
/100
12
Battle Brothers
80
/100
13
Endless Space 2
80
/100
14
Faeria
80
/100
15
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
80
/100
16
SpellForce 2 Anniversary Edition
80
/100
17
Darkwood
80
/100
18
Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
80
/100
19
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
20
Bridge Constructor Portal
78
/100
21
Pit People
78
/100
22
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
77
/100
23
Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder
77
/100
24
Sudden Strike 4
77
/100
25
Halo Wars 2
77
/100
26
Sniper Elite 4
76
/100
27
Ruiner
76
/100
28
The Jackbox Party Pack 4
76
/100
29
The Escapists 2
75
/100
30
Bomber Crew
75
/100
31
Distrust
75
/100
32
L.A. Noire
75
/100
33
They Are Billions
74
/100
34
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
74
/100
35
Expeditions: Viking
74
/100
36
TheHunter: Call of the Wild
74
/100
37
Domina
73
/100
38
SpellForce 3
73
/100
39
Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition
73
/100
40
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
73
/100
41
Aven Colony
73
/100
42
Stick Fight: The Game
73
/100
43
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
72
/100
44
Fire Emblem Heroes
72
/100
45
911 Operator
68
/100
46
Youtubers Life
63
/100
47
Valkyria: Revolution
55
/100
48
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3
53
/100
49
C
Hello Neighbor
37
/100
What is the best Strategy game of 2017?
Divinity: Original Sin 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 1,678 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.