Xbox Game Pass: Top Strategy Games in January 2025 Unveiled

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• Top Xbox Game Pass Strategy Games

  • Aliens: Dark Descent
  • Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition
  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Halo Wars
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Wartales
  • Metal Slug Tactics
  • Dungeons 4
  • Humankind
  • Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings 3
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft 2
  • Frostpunk 2
  • Against the Storm
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper 2
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

The console market once lacked robust strategy game offerings, with a few exceptions and unsuccessful attempts (like Starcraft's clumsy Nintendo 64 debut). However, numerous titles have since brought strategic gameplay to living rooms, especially on Xbox consoles.

Xbox Game Pass provides a treasure trove of strategy titles for armchair commanders. Whether you prefer managing galactic empires or directing quirky invertebrate bomb-slingers, Game Pass caters to diverse tastes.

Tactical games, while technically a separate genre, are included due to their strategic similarities.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The new year brings anticipation for 2025's gaming releases. Xbox Game Pass is poised for a strong year, building on 2024's success. While not always the spotlight genre, new strategy games are slated for the service, with a couple confirmed. Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 are expected to resonate with fans, particularly the former. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a December 2024 addition. See below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

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