Even in the 100 best role-playing games on the PC , it was really difficult to come to an agreement. Our ranking caused a lot of quarrel – even from our columnist Christian Schiffer there was criticism ! So what do we learn from this? Well, absolutely nothing.

Because all the discussions and squabbles inevitably lead to 100 passionate texts that celebrate the memories, strengths and peculiarities of the best genre representatives. So there is also a big stunt in 2020: This time we are choosing the 100 best strategy games of all time! And that’s where the discussions start right away.

What is strategy anyway? Tactics, real-time, build-up or round strategy, what do we take in or leave out without the fans climbing us onto the roof? And how do we prevent The Witcher 3 from winning again somehow?

As with the role-playing games, we have opted for a very broad definition for the strategy genre. Because not only the Starcrafts of this world have been able to conquer our gamer hearts over the years, but also MOBAs like Dota, card games like Slay the Spire, farming games like Stardew Valley. This also provides the necessary flavor, because let’s be honest: It is obvious that Anno, Age of Empires, Civilization, Total War and of course the popular Command & Conquer 4 will take place here somewhere.

So let’s celebrate one of the best genres in the world together. Discuss with us, indulge in memories, contradict, give us our opinions – and ideally have a little fun too! By the way, not only here in the comments, but also on our Discord server , where you can and should exchange ideas with us about the top 100 strategy games.