Best Strategy Games On Xbox Game Pass (January 2025)

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• Top Xbox Game Pass Strategy Games

  • Aliens: Dark Descent
  • Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Halo Wars
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Wartales
  • Metal Slug Tactics
  • Dungeons 4
  • Humankind
  • Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft II
  • Frostpunk II
  • Against the Storm
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper II
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

Strategy games, once a rarity on consoles, have found a home on Xbox, thanks to numerous compelling titles and the evolving console landscape. Xbox Game Pass has become a haven for strategy game enthusiasts.

For players seeking immersive strategic experiences, Xbox Game Pass offers a diverse selection. Whether your preference lies in galactic empire building or directing quirky invertebrate armies, the service caters to a wide range of strategic tastes.

Tactical games, sharing significant overlap with strategy games, are also included in this selection.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The start of 2025 brings anticipation for new additions to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's service is poised for continued success following a strong finish to 2024. While not always the headline grabbers, new strategy games are expected, with confirmed titles like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 on the horizon. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a December 2024 addition to the Game Pass catalog. See the link below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A High-Pressure Tactical Game Perfect for Fans of the Franchise