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Best Strategy games of 2021
The 24 best Strategy games released in 2021, ranked from 2,898 critic and player ratings.
The best Strategy game of 2021 is Wildermyth, with a critic score of 89/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Wildermyth
Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer.
89
/100
02
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and over 40 DLCs from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors and packs. Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.
87
/100
03
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
86
/100
Wildermyth
Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer.
89
/100
02
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and over 40 DLCs from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors and packs. Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.
87
/100
03
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
86
/100
04
Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
85
/100
05
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
85
/100
06
Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
82
/100
07
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
08
Age of Empires IV
81
/100
09
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits: a story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, Kena's adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
80
/100
10
Black Book
78
/100
11
Humankind
77
/100
12
Evil Genius 2 World Domination
77
/100
13
The Wild at Heart
76
/100
14
Pokémon Unite
75
/100
15
Total War Saga: TROY
75
/100
16
Encased: a sci-fi post-apocalyptic RPG
73
/100
17
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
18
Jurassic World Evolution 2
72
/100
19
Before We Leave
69
/100
20
Stronghold: Warlords
65
/100
21
King's Bounty II
64
/100
22
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
59
/100
23
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
59
/100
24
Farlight 84
30
/100
Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
85
/100
05
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
85
/100
06
Inscryption
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...
82
/100
07
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
08
Age of Empires IV
81
/100
09
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits: a story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, Kena's adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
80
/100
10
Black Book
78
/100
11
Humankind
77
/100
12
Evil Genius 2 World Domination
77
/100
13
The Wild at Heart
76
/100
14
Pokémon Unite
75
/100
15
Total War Saga: TROY
75
/100
16
Encased: a sci-fi post-apocalyptic RPG
73
/100
17
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
18
Jurassic World Evolution 2
72
/100
19
Before We Leave
69
/100
20
Stronghold: Warlords
65
/100
21
King's Bounty II
64
/100
22
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
59
/100
23
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
59
/100
24
Farlight 84
30
/100
FAQ
What is the best Strategy game of 2021?
Wildermyth currently tops the ranking with a score of 89/100 across 37 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.