Game of the year 2023: best simulation/strategy game –

While strategy and simulation games cannot boast of having had action, RPG and horror titles the same year, 2023 was pretty amazing for all genres. This includes any game you like that lets you take control of huge armies, powerful dragons or simulate what it’s like to rule an entire city, so join us as we go over some of the best strategy and simulation games coming out this year.

5. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Doom

I’m happy to get the longest title out of the way first on this list. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin had great expectations from fans of Warhammer, as it seemed to be a fantasy version of the highly successful Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2. While it may not be a hit throughout and the battles may prove to be a bit shallow, this game acts as a great introduction to both Warhammer Age of Sigmar and the RTS genre.

Take control of one of four unique factions as you fight for control of the Realm of Beasts, using your wits and some cool-looking units to achieve victory. There’s also a pretty solid campaign, so if you’re looking for a decent fantasy story, you’ll be fine with this game as well.

4. Total war: pharaoh

From the legendary strategy developers at Creative Assembly, we have a new historical installment in the Total War series. Fans remain divided over Total War: Pharaoh, but it does bring a lot to the table in terms of new and interesting features.

Battles in particular have never looked so epic on a historical scale. With the new Dynamic Weather systems, you can use heavy rain, scorching heat and more to your advantage and take amazing screenshots as your units take on enemy armies. There is also a lot of customization on the campaign side that just helps keep the experience fresh for long periods of time.

3. Cities: Skylines II

After the success of the first Cities: Skylines game fans were incensed when a sequel was announced. Again, there has been some division over the achievements not quite meeting expectations, and yet Cities: Skylines II still delivers a city management experience that few can match.

With improved management schemes, AI and a level of detail that can be mind-boggling at times, Cities: Skylines II delivers a great experience that should rival the best games offered in the simulation and strategy lineup of 2023.

2. Company of heroes 3

Speaking of games with high expectations, Company of Heroes has established itself as a series with realistic and strategic wartime gameplay. The third game does not disappoint if that is what you are looking for. It may not be as accessible as something like a Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, but for those who want that extreme depth, you’ll find it here.

A great campaign lets you do a lot of varied missions, and otherwise you still have to manage your units fairly perfectly if you want to come out on top. For those who like to step back in time to the theaters of WW2, you’ll want to check out Company of Heroes 2.

1. Terra zero

Terra Nil finishes at the top of this list, largely because it simply offers something so different that we were not otherwise drawn to it. Like many management and simulation games, you take control of regions and level them up. But instead of spreading your influence or painting the map your color, you actually do the opposite.

Your job is to clean up humanity’s mess and make the world a place where animals can live undisturbed again. You have to clean up pollution, recycle metals from abandoned buildings and more to make your environment beautiful again.

Did we miss any games? Let us know what your favorite simulation/strategy title of this year is!