A hybrid real-time/turn-based strategy game, Sins Of A Solar Empire is destined to turn into one of the classic games of the strategy era. Rich and accessible, Sins Of A Solar Empire features deep resource management with some breathtaking space battles. And it looks fantastic.
Medieval II is an epic game that took strategy games to whole new levels when first released. Featuring over seventy-five hours of engrossing gameplay, where players can indulge in combat, diplomacy and espionage, this game will have you hooked within minutes with beautiful graphics to augments some excellent gameplay. Battlefield moments are exceptional, with some of the biggest battles you'll ever see on a computer screen.
Getting long in the tooth, its hard to believe that Rise of Nations is over 6 years old. However, it's age is belied by the astounding gameplay which combines elements of the Civilisation and Age OF Empires series into. While it might not compare favourably in terms of graphics with other, newer releases into the genre, you'd be hard pressed to find a game today that has the depth of Rise Of Nations.
If you like sci-fi strategy games, Supreme Commander will appeal. Featuring massive battles and armies made up of thousands of land, air and sea troops, giant robots, massive battlefields and a deep, immersive gameplay, this a sci-fi strategy that will drain more than a couple of hours from your day.
The above is only a very small sample of the many PC Strategy games that are available, but you'll be hard pressed to find better examples of the genre. As you might expect, PC strategy games cover a wide choice of areas and time periods, meaning players can immerse themselves in anything from building up the Holy Roman Empire through to destroying planets in a far-flung, futuristic galaxy.