Strategy is one of the most popular genres of computer games. Their difference from the same shooters or RPGs lies in the use of certain tactics, specific actions in order to defeat the opponent.
This is a kind of chess, only there is much more freedom. The player feels like the ruler of the world, the king of his position. With the troops entrusted to him, he moves towards the enemy.
Today, projects of this genre can be found not only in the form of a separate client, but also in browser versions. The latter have become quite popular due to their low power requirements for a personal computer, the ability to play from any PC or laptop (you just need to log in under your account), as well as good story and gameplay components.
Consider below the most popular browser strategies.
Elvenar
One of the most popular strategies today is the game Elvenar. It combines city building (where you can develop your settlement as the gamer wants), as well as combat. They are turn-based and somewhat reminiscent of the notorious Heroes of Might and Magic series.
You can only choose between two factions - humans and elves. According to the lore, the former rely on engineering and mechanisms, while the latter rely on the forces of nature and magic.
The construction of cities is implemented quite simply. The town hall becomes the center of the settlement, from which other buildings depart. Among them are industrial and residential.
In terms of combat, each faction's army is full of unique units. Among the elves, for example, you can find golems, swordsmiths, archers, treants and sorceresses. As part of the human army, there are paladins and barbarians, crossbowmen and priests, as well as hellhounds. The essence is simple - the "Persians" of ranged and melee combat, various spells for buffs and debuffs are used until the enemy loses.
The strategy is really immersive with a vengeance. Nice graphics, simple controls, nostalgia for the Heroes of Might and Magic - all this will attract potential players.
Forge of Empires
Another of the most popular strategies is Forge of Empires. Its plot is simple, but interesting enough: you - as a ruler, you need to turn a small village into a metropolis in which high technology is a common thing. To do this, you need to extract resources, engage in diplomacy and defeat the troops of enemies.
There is a fairly plausible combat system in which each type of troops has its pros and cons - they should be taken into account. For example, the archer cannot be in the vanguard - He should be behind. In addition, it is better for him to be located on a hill, and not in a lowland.
Building trade and economy is another attractive part of the game. There are many opportunities for this, because the economy is as important an aspect as city building and combat. You won't be bored, because the developers constantly give tasks for a while with good rewards.
Vikings: War of Clans
Vikings: War of Clans came out in 2017. And since then, she has also occupied the top lines of the rating. According to the plot, you are the head of the Viking clan. Your task is to make it bloom and become much stronger. To do this, you need to do urban development, develop a good economy by trading with other players and improving your own buildings. And most importantly - you need to fight for the future of the clan, winning PvE and PvP battles.
Cross Platform - one of the most striking features of the strategy. Thanks to it, so many users spend their time in Vikings, because you can play it not only from a PC or laptop, but also from mobile devices.
The battles are extremely well done. Each unit has a unique appearance, its pros and cons. You can choose the type and sequence of units, which allows you to deepen the tactical component of the game.
There is simply no time to be bored, because, in addition to developing the base and battles, you need to complete tasks for a while, after which you can get good bonuses and prizes. Special attention in this browser-based project is worthy of its RPG-component. We are talking about pumping the main character, the leader of the clan. His skills allow you to strengthen the army, improve the extraction of resources, build buildings faster, and so on.
Empire Online 2
In all browser strategies, a combination of three elements is noticeable - trade, war and diplomacy. This trinity forms the basis of the entire gameplay. However Empire Online 2 can offer something more.
It is also worth paying attention to the cultural element of the project. It requires monitoring the mood of the subjects of the state. If the residents are happy, then the user receives bonuses, if not, restrictions are imposed on him, and the indicators decrease. Openings, diplomatic marriages, certain buildings, and many other things are responsible for raising the mood. Reduce its isolation, war and invasion.
For more immersion in the game, the developers of "Empire Online 2" introduced rulers' death system. Thanks to her, another component appears - the dynasty. The gamer needs to support her, monitor potential diplomatic marriages, conclude only profitable ones. This adds depth and variety that very few online strategies have.
Sparta: War of Empires
Sparta: War of Empires real-time type. In general, it resembles Travian (cf. Travian Kingdoms), although this game turned out to be deeper and with improved graphics compared to its counterpart.
Users build city-states, fight enemies, conduct various studies. And while most of the project is similar to many other online strategies, the details make it unique.
The first thing to note is the soundtrack. Jesper Kud, notorious to gamers, worked on it, who created the musical accompaniment for games such as Assassin`s Creed and Hitman. It is also worth paying attention to the style - much resembles films about Ancient Greece and Rome, which is important for immersing yourself in the atmosphere.
This project, unlike other browser-based strategies, has features regarding the recruitment of troops. In other games, this happens in special buildings that you need to build yourself. And "Empire Online 2" offers to take a different path. The gamer needs conclude contracts with policy states, which provide the required units.
Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming
Everyone who has read or watched Game of Thrones will be delighted to see the project Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming. While playing, everyone becomes not only a witness, but also a participant in the confrontations between the Houses in the notorious kingdom of Westeros.
At the beginning of the story, you need to complete tasks to develop the base, improve buildings, defeat rebels and other enemies, and also pass tests to get heroes from the series. The interface seems a little overloaded, however, everything is in its place. Best to play in full screen mode.
20 hours after infusion of five essences of fire, the gamer gets access to the main feature - his own dragon (essences of fire are poured into the dragon's egg at the first start and in the process of completing the initial quests).
The developers of this browser-based online strategy carefully transferred many familiar elements from the series into it. This allows her to remain in the top 10 along with other projects.
Dominion Brotherhood
Next in line is another browser game from the strategy genre - Dominion Brotherhood. The plot is quite simple and somewhat reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings - there is one ring (Ring of Power), which is of interest to everyone. Everyone is in search and the one who takes possession of it will find strength and power.
To achieve the goal, all the possibilities are available to the user: collecting resources, building and improving buildings, training and strengthening troops, hiring heroes and pumping them. All this allows you to move along the storyline.
The essence of the game is centered around the Ring of Power, for which there is an eternal struggle between the lords. Whoever gets it will rule the world, so it's no surprise that those who are hungry for power are ready to give up all their strength for the sake of victory.
The gamer can distribute the army into several different groups, and then appoint a commander in each of them. This will allow you to fight in several places at once or attack and guard the base at the same time.
The social component is present in the form of guilds. Beginners should join one of them from the very beginning in order to gain strong allies and calmly move through the story, increasing the level one by one.
Although the Brotherhood of Dominion does not surprise with anything new, the project still turned out to be original. It will be quite interesting for many gamers.
War of Thrones
War of Thrones conquered many. It is easy to manage, attracts with style and a large number of its own chips.
This browser strategy combines the era of the Middle Ages and fantasy. Along with the usual units in your army, you can meet such non-standard units as demons, succubi, griffins.
Throne Wars offers a huge amount of everything: quests, buildings and NPCs. After quickly completing the training, the gamer gets access to the entire plot.
The scheme of playing this online strategy is quite simple - get resources, build buildings, train troops, upgrade skills and conduct research, complete tasks and get rewards for them, make alliances and fight in PvE и PvP. Such boring activities are included in interesting quests that are professionally voiced, which gives great depth to the project. And to help this is a nice graphics and a gloomy atmosphere.
Travian Kingdoms
This game differs from others, first of all, in its hand-drawn graphics, when most projects strive for a realistic look. Travian Kingdoms is a strategy with a perfectly tuned system and pleasant innovations. The user is offered three nations that he can lead - the Romans, Gauls or Germans. Each of them has its own characteristics:
- Gauls distinguished by cavalry and defense. The best option for beginners.
- Germans offer cheap units, so they will go through the strategy famous among Starcraft 2 players - “zerg rush”. Its essence is to crush the quantity.
- The romans - the most difficult faction that will suit experienced gamers of the genre.
After choosing one or another people, it is proposed to lead the settlement, which will gradually grow and become more and more powerful. Yes, it sounds simple, but it takes a lot of effort and time.
To survive, you need not only to work on the settlement, but also to negotiate with other people, look for allies and defeat enemies. In general, to realize the possibilities of diplomacy at 100%
The battles look simple, but pleasant - this was influenced by the graphics, made in a cartoon style. At the same time, the project stands out for its depth, which is important for the strategy genre.
Throne: kingdom at war
Throne: kingdom at war in many ways resembles other online strategies: the plot, gameplay and other features. Graphics and sound are quite decent.
First, the user is immediately given a kingdom that is on the verge of collapse. Your task is to repair everything, expand, and only then - increase military power, defeat the enemies around and lead the kingdom to greatness and prosperity.
The mechanics of government is not as simple as it seems at first glance. For this reason, the developers first introduce the user to the main points, for example, with the extraction of resources, the rebuilding of buildings and the training of warriors in the barracks. In the process, the developers offer to undergo more “aggressive” training. We are talking about the conquest and subjugation of the savages, as well as the conquest of lands. Playing, in general, will not be easy, but if you seriously approach the issue of building an economy and defense, then spending time here will be easy and enjoyable.
Rail nation
Travian Games, the developers of most browser-based strategies that have gained an impressive audience, decided to create a project that embodies the dream of every little boy for the New Year - a game about the railway Rail nation.
Here the user gets the opportunity not only to manage the railway transport, but also to develop the railway base. In Rail Nation, the developers have taken the issue of economic growth seriously, so it is important to pay attention to the correct distribution of funds for the successful management of the railway station. The user needs to constantly monitor the trains and their serviceability, calculate the time of flights, and also view the reviews of passengers who have used your services.
В rail Nation, in addition to tracking the condition of trains, you need to build buildings, improve them, and also study new technologies that make it easier to play with and make money easier. Customer reviews will become more pleasant as rail transport will deliver them faster. In general, this project is ideal for those who love strategy and railway themes.
The Settlers Online
One of the rather difficult, but no less interesting strategies from this, can be considered The Settlers Online or settlers, if it's simple. The plot is based on urban development. As in other games of this kind, the user is given a small piece of land with which he will have to work. It is logical that its expansion and development is expected.
In this project, the economy is given a little less attention. Here it is more important to work out the issue of creating an industrial base, from which you can get a large number of coins and other resources for the further development of the state.
Play Settlers difficult at first, but the developers have tried to make learning easy and understandable for most. That is why adaptation to local conditions takes place quite quickly and gently, without causing any particular difficulties.
The military component is also worthy of attention. First of all, the importance of reconnaissance should be noted - the amount of forces that are best directed towards the enemy depends on its use. Scouts are usually the "lightest" fighters, so the verification process is quite fast.
The army can be made large and heterogeneous, i.e. in the ranks there will be not only foot infantry, but also cavalry, as well as siege weapons.
Defeating an enemy brings the player rewards in the form of various items, licenses, and other things.
Heroes at War
The next game to consider in this review is Heroes at War. It attracts not only with relatively nice graphics, but also with a rather complex and intricate plot, which helps in immersion. It is not revealed immediately, leaving users in anticipation of what will happen next. In addition to building a base, you need to understand exactly how to act in order to avoid various troubles.
In this strategy, it is necessary not only to develop the city, but also to lead troops. The commander-in-chief is appointed as leader. He, the leader of the entire army, must be upgraded and equipped with powerful items.
As in any other strategy, it is necessary not only to play on defense, but also to attack neighboring territories yourself. This can be done not only solo, but also with a team of two people.
Tribal Wars 2
Interestingly, more than 30 million users play this strategy. And this is easy to explain: everyone likes the early Middle Ages. It was at this time that new empires were created and a large number of different wars were fought.
Tribal Wars 2, like many other online strategies, offers the gamer a dilapidated settlement that needs to be repaired, enlarged and strengthened. The installation of various buildings, cooking - all this leads to the gradual growth of the settlement. This is essential for prosperity and success.
The victims of the land expansion in this project are your neighbors, who can be visited as a guest or a conqueror. And the last action can be done by opponents in relation to the player.
Otherwise, the situation is the same as with other strategies in the browser. The gamer quickly becomes accustomed to managing resources and troops in cities, conducting research, expanding territory and defeating enemies. A special system, graphics component and depth of the game - all this attracts users.
Ikariam
Ikariam - a rather funny outwardly project in an antique setting. The graphics are cartoony, but do not cause rejection. Everything looks simple and clear, so it's nice and easy to play.
Good balance against AI and humans - a characteristic feature of the strategy, which is constantly updated. This is at least a little, but it makes changes to the PvE and PvP component so that one does not outweigh the other.
Quite prominent peaceful part in the form of research of territories and own technologies within the settlement, as well as economic development of the settlement by constructing buildings for the extraction of resources, of which there are seven pieces.
Success can be achieved in different ways: to become rich, to extract a large amount of resources and sell them to others, to crush with military force, and so on. Social component in this game - a separate moment. It is implemented perfectly, in Ikariama the community came out as close-knit as possible. This is essential for a healthy environment.
TotalBattle
Browser Strategy TotalBattle not too well known, compared to the same Icarium, Wars of Thrones or Empire Online 2, but this does not detract from the interest in the game.
The plot component turned out to be quite interesting. The start is intriguing. The user gets burned family castle. His character's entire family is executed. It turns out that the lord is left alone, and he will recreate a powerful empire. This is what the gamer will strive for.
Ascension to the throne begins with training, after which you can independently decide what to do, what to build and what to develop. The project requires the user to display political skills in order to find allies among some neighbors and not anger others who may become potential enemies. Diplomacy is very important here, because it is one of the elements of any strategy.
The political focus was especially fond of the players. Experienced strategists prefer to prevent wars using various tools to one hundred percent.
Star Federation
Star Federation - the only one on the list, the theme of which is not connected with the earth, but with space. In it you can meet large-scale battles in open intergalactic space, the development of vast territories and a complex intricate plot.
Several races are available for selection at once, each of which has its own characteristics and starting bonuses:
- Helions. They like to pursue an expansive policy, they are considered a militarized nation.
- Tormali. The best merchants. They have improved indicators of trade and science.
- Mruny. The most mysterious race. Has increased population and trade growth.
- Zekty. Technologists and miners. Faster development of production and resource extraction.
- Velides. The most militarized race for whom conflict is everything. As can be seen from the high rates of war and espionage.
- Glargi. The most ancient people, excellent scientists. Have improved science and playback speed.
- Astoks. One of the most interesting races to choose from. The best spies and resource miners.
Immediately after choosing a race, the gamer will have to build a base, hire and improve recruits, as well as study technologies - in general, standard actions in any online strategy. Depth adds the possibility of colonization, however, each race is different regarding the conditions of the planets in which it can live. For example, helions live only where there is oxygen, astoxes prefer ammonia, and so on.
In addition to developing their own base, a gamer can conquer planets from neighbors by occupying them himself. To do this, you need to use the ships, which can also go through various modifications - a kind of mini-games.
The battles are also not without tactical depth, so get ready to select vantage points, deploy troops and determine the order of battle. What is convenient, you can send an army to the specified planet and calmly close the browser tab. Subordinates will do everything themselves according to a predetermined scheme. In general, this game clearly deserves attention, despite its rather inconvenient interface.
MY SUNNY RESORT
MY SUNNY RESORT - the most peaceful in our ranking. Unlike most others, where the player is at war with opponents, here you need to become a successful hotel owner. On the way to prosperity, you have to organize: hire staff, install various attractions, and most importantly, attract potential payers and visitors to the newly created hotel.
The project, thanks to its well-thought-out system, allows you to dive into the role of the owner of such a business as deeply as possible, who, in order to succeed, needs to comprehend all the intricacies of managing a beach hotel. To become the best, you need not only to take into account the mood of customers and all the factors that directly influenced it, but also try to fulfill all their desires. The correct arrangement of furniture, design, behavior - all this affects the final result in the form of earnings.
The project is distinguished by its own system for determining the level of service. The better the reviews, the higher the chance to earn money to improve the status of the hotel itself. Like a peaceful and calm strategy? Then your choice is My Sunny Resort.
castlot
The game is an unusual mix of RPG and strategy based on the reign of King Arthur. The user is free to choose the tactics of developing his settlement. He can act along the path of economic superiority, improving the extraction of resources and increasing material wealth. Another option is the development of military forces and the seizure of nearby lands with further accession to their own.
The interface looks overloaded, however, after some time of adaptation, the gamer will feel at ease. Only then can we talk about immersion in the game.
The basis of the gameplay is the opposition to others, not only direct armed clashes, but also at the negotiating table. Diplomacy here plays no less a role than the army. Sometimes it is better to prevent a war than to start one.
This project - curtsy to the era of chivalry, because the theme of King Arthur has always been interesting. The gameplay is exciting and simple. If a player breathes unevenly towards medieval strategies, then he will definitely like Castlot.
Uptasia
Uptasia - another unusual mix, only not with RPG, but with a rather rare genre - hidden object. This mixture turned out to be unique and at the same time very interesting, so the game deserved some attention and success.
Gamers are required not only to create their own empire, but also to find various items. It is curious that the plot is missing here. Everything starts with growing wheat и bakery buildings. Next - the construction of various buildings and research. The latter requires the search for artifacts, where they appear genre elements hidden objects.
Gradually increasing the level opens up new opportunities, such as trading with other users, campaigning and poaching customers. The game turned out to be quite interesting and funny. If you are tired of wars, this option is what you need.
Grepolis
Anyone familiar with Travian Kingdoms will be pleasantly surprised by the resemblance of this browser game to Travian Kingdoms. Depth of possibilities, user-friendly interface - all this Grepolis inherited from the famous strategy. She took over the plot component from another no less famous project - Ikariam.
The tie came outsimple as five cents': The gamer receives a small village. He gradually turns it into a prosperous empire, which has a fairly powerful economy and a strong army. The player will have to go through the construction and improvement of buildings, the training of fighters, as well as the extraction of resources and the production of goods for further sale by land and sea.
In addition to diplomacy, the user is given the opportunity to start a conflict. In this case, he, using land and sea units, must attack the enemy and, with a sufficient number of soldiers, defeat them.
The game offers a nice graphical component, as well as a relatively fresh setting. Grepolis, like Ikariam, conveys the atmosphere of Ancient Greece well. Everything is taken into account, even myths. This is expressed in sacrifices to the Gods, which leads to an increase in certain parameters.
Generals art of war
According to the plot Generals art of war, the user is a general who must restore and expand the military base from where he will raid the armies of enemies and conquer the surrounding territory.
In the process, you can show not only the skills of a commander, fighting opponents of various strengths, but also political skills, finding allies and ending conflicts to your advantage. Negotiation skills are very important!
The project attracts fans fantasy, because it is in this genre that everything is done, from the general background to the various units. As in any strategy, building and army upgrades can be accessed under certain conditions. As a rule, we are talking about the headquarters and the laboratory. If someone likes fantastic settings, then he should take a closer look at this game.
Desert Operations
Desert Operations - another browser strategy. Unlike many military-themed games, it offers a simple and uncomplicated setting. The plot is quite interesting: there was the Seven Years' War, in which the United States and Great Britain were opponents of the union of United Europe. The result was set formation microstates, one of which goes to the user.
The gameplay does not bring anything new to the genre. The developers used an old and reliable scheme. The graphics are good. The PvP system turned out to be quite interesting, because the replay value is quite high.
Desert Operations has had a certain community throughout its existence, which is the backbone of the project. Beginners will feel comfortable there, as users are always ready to help.
Princely Wars
Princely Wars is a classic example of browser-based strategies, where, in addition to beautiful graphics, the player can enjoy extremely intense gameplay. According to the plot, the user finds himself in Europe of the Middle Ages.
As a rule, this time is marked by the formation of a large number of small states trying to survive surrounded by aggressive neighbors. One of these is given under the control of a gamer.
Among the usual characteristic features in the form of resource extraction, soldier training and raids, one can be distinguished, but very large - the short time of the existence of realms (game worlds). As a rule, the lifespan is several months, and then - moving to another realm. This makes the project more balanced, making it impossible to gain a foothold in specific places and receive benefits. In addition, the game with such a condition becomes many times more interesting. Love something out of the ordinary? Then Princely Wars are worth your attention.
Goodgame Empire
Goodgame Empire - the embodiment of fun and humor in a rather serious genre of "strategy". Yes, the user still starts with a small village, which should grow into a huge city. However, all this is presented in the most humorous way, which makes the project more interesting than many others.
In addition to the development of the settlement, gamers need to improve the economy and train soldiers. Diplomacy is another important key to success. In this game, diplomatic tools are implemented quite well, so there are no problems in finding new allies.
The expansion of the territory over time will require the appointment of a manager, facilitating the control procedures for urban infrastructure. The result is simple: nice graphics, good sound and user-friendly interface - all this makes the strategy interesting for testing and further playing.
We have collected 25 of the best strategies in existence today. Of these, even the most fastidious gamers will definitely be able to choose something that will drag on for a long time.
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