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Best Strategy games of 2018
The 44 best Strategy games released in 2018, ranked from 8,313 critic and player ratings.
The best Strategy game of 2018 is Into the Breach, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Into the Breach
90
/100
02
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
03
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics. This game spins a truly regal tale of Meve, a war-veteran and queen of two Northern Realms - Lyria and Rivia. Facing an imminent Nilfgaardian invasion, Meve is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
86
/100
Into the Breach
90
/100
02
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
03
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics. This game spins a truly regal tale of Meve, a war-veteran and queen of two Northern Realms - Lyria and Rivia. Facing an imminent Nilfgaardian invasion, Meve is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
86
/100
04
Frostpunk
Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
85
/100
05
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Join in The Witcher universe’s favorite card game, available for free! Blending the CCG and TCG genres, Gwent sees you clash in fast-paced online PvP duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. Collect and command Geralt, Yennefer and other iconic Witcher-world heroes. Grow your collectible arsenal with spells and special abilities that dramatically turn the tide of battle. Use deception and clever tricks in your strategy to win the fight in classic, seasonal and arena modes.
85
/100
06
Magic: The Gathering Arena
84
/100
07
Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear. Purchase and upgrade your own buildings to use as safe fortified havens when things go bad, or use them to start up a business. Aid or oppose the various factions in the world while striving for the strength and wealth necessary to simply survive in the harsh desert. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Carry your wounded squad mates to safety and get them all home alive.
84
/100
08
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
09
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
10
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
11
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
12
Among Us
82
/100
13
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
14
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
15
Northgard
79
/100
16
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
79
/100
17
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
78
/100
18
BATTLETECH
78
/100
19
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
78
/100
20
Beholder 2
76
/100
21
Aegis Defenders
76
/100
22
For the King
76
/100
23
Railway Empire
76
/100
24
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
75
/100
25
Project Hospital
75
/100
26
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
75
/100
27
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
75
/100
28
Jurassic World Evolution
74
/100
29
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
74
/100
30
Surviving Mars
74
/100
31
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
32
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
71
/100
33
Space Hulk: Tactics
71
/100
34
Conan Exiles
70
/100
35
Party Hard 2
70
/100
36
DayZ
69
/100
37
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
69
/100
38
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
39
60 Parsecs!
68
/100
40
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
66
/100
41
Ash of Gods
65
/100
42
Ash of Gods: Redemption
65
/100
43
Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
63
/100
44
SYMMETRY
58
/100
Frostpunk
Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
85
/100
05
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Join in The Witcher universe’s favorite card game, available for free! Blending the CCG and TCG genres, Gwent sees you clash in fast-paced online PvP duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. Collect and command Geralt, Yennefer and other iconic Witcher-world heroes. Grow your collectible arsenal with spells and special abilities that dramatically turn the tide of battle. Use deception and clever tricks in your strategy to win the fight in classic, seasonal and arena modes.
85
/100
06
Magic: The Gathering Arena
84
/100
07
Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear. Purchase and upgrade your own buildings to use as safe fortified havens when things go bad, or use them to start up a business. Aid or oppose the various factions in the world while striving for the strength and wealth necessary to simply survive in the harsh desert. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Carry your wounded squad mates to safety and get them all home alive.
84
/100
08
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
83
/100
09
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
10
Valkyria Chronicles 4
83
/100
11
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
12
Among Us
82
/100
13
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
14
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
80
/100
15
Northgard
79
/100
16
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
79
/100
17
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
78
/100
18
BATTLETECH
78
/100
19
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
78
/100
20
Beholder 2
76
/100
21
Aegis Defenders
76
/100
22
For the King
76
/100
23
Railway Empire
76
/100
24
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
75
/100
25
Project Hospital
75
/100
26
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
75
/100
27
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
75
/100
28
Jurassic World Evolution
74
/100
29
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
74
/100
30
Surviving Mars
74
/100
31
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
32
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
71
/100
33
Space Hulk: Tactics
71
/100
34
Conan Exiles
70
/100
35
Party Hard 2
70
/100
36
DayZ
69
/100
37
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
69
/100
38
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
39
60 Parsecs!
68
/100
40
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
66
/100
41
Ash of Gods
65
/100
42
Ash of Gods: Redemption
65
/100
43
Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
63
/100
44
SYMMETRY
58
/100
FAQ
What is the best Strategy game of 2018?
Into the Breach currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 802 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.