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Best Strategy games of 2013
The 61 best Strategy games released in 2013, ranked from 12,752 critic and player ratings.
The best Strategy game of 2013 is Dota 2, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Dota 2
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena video game and the stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients (DotA) mod. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
90
/100
02
Pikmin 3
87
/100
03
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
Dota 2
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena video game and the stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients (DotA) mod. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
90
/100
02
Pikmin 3
87
/100
03
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
04
Europa Universalis IV
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
85
/100
05
Football Manager 2014
85
/100
06
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes the renowned Metal Gear franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who uses his High Frequency katana blade to cut through any thing that stands in his vengeful path! A huge success on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance comes to PC with all the famed moves and action running within a beautifully-realized HD environment. This new PC version includes all three DLC missions: Blade Wolf, Jetstream, and VR Missions, in addition to all customized body upgrades for Raiden, including: White Armor, Inferno Armor, Commando Armor, Raiden’s MGS4 body, and the ever-popular Cyborg Ninja. "CUTSCENES" option added to the Main Menu. Play any and all cutscenes. "CODECS" option added to the Main Menu. Play all and any codec conversation scenes. Menu option added to the CHAPTER Menu enabling user to play only the Boss battles. "GRAPHIC OPTIONS" added to the OPTIONS Menu. Modify resolution, anti-aliasing, etc. There is an option reading "ZANGEKI" that will modify the amount of cuts you can make.
85
/100
07
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder? Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings this critically acclaimed role-playing experience to PC, Mac, iPad, and Android.
84
/100
08
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
83
/100
09
Gunpoint
83
/100
10
Pandemic: The Board Game
83
/100
11
Desktop Dungeons
82
/100
12
Battlefield 4
81
/100
13
King Arthur's Gold
81
/100
14
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
15
Company of Heroes 2
80
/100
16
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
80
/100
17
Evoland
80
/100
18
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
19
Wargame: Airland Battle
80
/100
20
Sanctum 2
80
/100
21
Kingdom Rush Frontiers
80
/100
22
Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves
79
/100
23
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
78
/100
24
Anomaly 2
77
/100
25
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
76
/100
26
Divinity: Dragon Commander
76
/100
27
Reus
75
/100
28
Infested Planet
75
/100
29
A
Payday 2
75
/100
30
Crysis 3
74
/100
31
Arma 3
74
/100
32
Eador. Masters of the Broken World
74
/100
33
Morphopolis
74
/100
34
Worms Clan Wars
73
/100
35
CastleStorm
73
/100
36
Shadowrun Returns
72
/100
37
Skulls of the Shogun
72
/100
38
Cities in Motion 2
72
/100
39
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate
72
/100
40
Total War: Rome II
72
/100
41
Bionic Dues
71
/100
42
Democracy 3
70
/100
43
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re ; Birth1
70
/100
44
The Bridge
69
/100
45
Age of Empires II HD
68
/100
46
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
68
/100
47
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
68
/100
48
A Valley Without Wind 2
68
/100
49
The Night of the Rabbit
68
/100
50
The Banner Saga: Factions
67
/100
Europa Universalis IV
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
85
/100
05
Football Manager 2014
85
/100
06
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance takes the renowned Metal Gear franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who uses his High Frequency katana blade to cut through any thing that stands in his vengeful path! A huge success on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation3, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance comes to PC with all the famed moves and action running within a beautifully-realized HD environment. This new PC version includes all three DLC missions: Blade Wolf, Jetstream, and VR Missions, in addition to all customized body upgrades for Raiden, including: White Armor, Inferno Armor, Commando Armor, Raiden’s MGS4 body, and the ever-popular Cyborg Ninja. "CUTSCENES" option added to the Main Menu. Play any and all cutscenes. "CODECS" option added to the Main Menu. Play all and any codec conversation scenes. Menu option added to the CHAPTER Menu enabling user to play only the Boss battles. "GRAPHIC OPTIONS" added to the OPTIONS Menu. Modify resolution, anti-aliasing, etc. There is an option reading "ZANGEKI" that will modify the amount of cuts you can make.
85
/100
07
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder? Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition brings this critically acclaimed role-playing experience to PC, Mac, iPad, and Android.
84
/100
08
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
83
/100
09
Gunpoint
83
/100
10
Pandemic: The Board Game
83
/100
11
Desktop Dungeons
82
/100
12
Battlefield 4
81
/100
13
King Arthur's Gold
81
/100
14
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
15
Company of Heroes 2
80
/100
16
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
80
/100
17
Evoland
80
/100
18
Magic: The Gathering 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
80
/100
19
Wargame: Airland Battle
80
/100
20
Sanctum 2
80
/100
21
Kingdom Rush Frontiers
80
/100
22
Sang-Froid - Tales of Werewolves
79
/100
23
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
78
/100
24
Anomaly 2
77
/100
25
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
76
/100
26
Divinity: Dragon Commander
76
/100
27
Reus
75
/100
28
Infested Planet
75
/100
29
A
Payday 2
75
/100
30
Crysis 3
74
/100
31
Arma 3
74
/100
32
Eador. Masters of the Broken World
74
/100
33
Morphopolis
74
/100
34
Worms Clan Wars
73
/100
35
CastleStorm
73
/100
36
Shadowrun Returns
72
/100
37
Skulls of the Shogun
72
/100
38
Cities in Motion 2
72
/100
39
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate
72
/100
40
Total War: Rome II
72
/100
41
Bionic Dues
71
/100
42
Democracy 3
70
/100
43
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re ; Birth1
70
/100
44
The Bridge
69
/100
45
Age of Empires II HD
68
/100
46
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
68
/100
47
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
68
/100
48
A Valley Without Wind 2
68
/100
49
The Night of the Rabbit
68
/100
50
The Banner Saga: Factions
67
/100
FAQ
What is the best Strategy game of 2013?
Dota 2 currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 2,860 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.