The Most Popular Strategy Video Games Right Now

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Updated May 15, 2024 41 items
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Gamers everywhere, we're ranking the most popular strategy games in 2021. Featuring both old and new games, this list of the most played strategy games right now includes some of the best-selling games on PC, as well as Xbox X/S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4. What are the top 10 strategy video games today?

Online multiplayer strategy games, like StarCraft 2, Stellaris, and XCOM 2, keep getting new players, thanks to professional gamers, esports tournaments, Twitch streamers, and YouTube gaming channels. Other good strategy games trending now include Civilization VI, Total War: Warhammer II, and new releases like Desperados III.

Vote up the top strategy games everyone should be playing right now, and vote down all the games you think are overrated. Games from all consoles (PS5, Xbox X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) are featured, including mobile and PC games.