While PC may be the preferred destination for strategy games, there's no shortage of great games available on PS4 and PS5, if you know where to look. If you prefer to game on either of these consoles, you're in luck.
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PostsFrom commanding your units in real-time battles to planning your perfect city, strategy games come in a variety of subgenres that can appeal to vastly different audiences. No matter what your preferences are, here are some of the best strategy games to play on your PlayStation.
Updated March 31, 2025 by Jacob Whaling: We've updated this list with a few more strategy games to check out on PS4 and PS5.
26 Ruined King: A League Of Legends Story
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RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 67% Released November 16, 2021 ESRB m Developer(s) Airship Syndicate Publisher(s) Riot Forge Engine Unity Franchise League of LegendsWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you're a League of Legends fan and like turn-based strategy games, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story will be right up your alley. This game is perfect for those who love digging deep into the lore of Runeterra—particularly the Ruination, and it's also a good way to take a break from League of Legends.
It's also fun to note that you'll see your favorite characters fighting differently since it's a turn-based strategy game. Even if their abilities are familiar, you'll have to be careful with your turns if you stand any chance of beating the Ruined King.
25 Cities: Skylines 2
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City Builder Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 54% Released October 24, 2023 ESRB e Developer(s) Colossal Order Publisher(s) Paradox Interactive Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALCities: Skylines, especially its second installment, takes the original game and enhances its potential, offering a much more expansive experience to build and manage your city. If you enjoy starting from scratch and having the freedom to shape your city however you want, then this game is for you.
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PostsIt operates much like the first game, reflecting real-life city management. You manage utilities, provide services to the residents, set up transportation systems, and even create realistic cities. All of these tasks require strategic planning and approach to ensure the success of your city. If you aspire to construct the city of your dreams, Cities: Skylines 2 provides the platform to do just that.
24 Frostpunk
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City Builder Survival Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released April 24, 2018 ESRB M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Mild Sexual Themes, Mild Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) 11 Bit Studios Publisher(s) 11 Bit Studios Engine Liquid Engine Franchise FrostpunkWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONFrostpunk is part city builder, part management sim. On a frozen Earth, you are in charge of building and maintaining the only remaining city, where the survivors of harsh winters have banded together to survive. Frostpunk is defined by its unforgiving world, and you need to do everything you can to survive.
Frostpunk is an extremely polished and fleshed-out strategy game, where you will be forced to make important, long-lasting decisions to ensure the survival of your city. If you're looking for an intense and sometimes emotional city builder, it doesn't get much better than Frostpunk.
23 Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
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Digital Card Game Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released October 23, 2018 ESRB T For Teen due to Violence, Blood and Gore, Suggestive Themes, Language, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) CD Projekt Red Publisher(s) CD Projekt Red Engine unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIt's a pleasure to play as Geralt in the Witcher series while slaying all sorts of magical monsters, but sitting down and playing a game of Gwent is also a good way to unwind from hacking basilisks to bits. Besides being a fun strategy card game, it's also free on PS4.
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PostsDespite being released in 2017, constant updates kept this card game alive and kicking. It's not as simple as making sure you can obliterate your opponent's cards, and things can easily get complicated depending on the factions at play.
22 Bad North
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Real-Time Strategy Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 46% Released August 20, 2018 ESRB T For Teen // Blood, Violence Developer(s) Plausible Concept Publisher(s) Raw Fury Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIf you haven't had enough of Bad North on your mobile device or Nintendo Switch, it's also available on PS4 and PS5. Even if you don't buy the Jotunn Edition, simply defending your lonesome, minimal kingdom in the middle of nowhere is a satisfying experience. As idyllic as this game looks, it's still a real-time strategy game that gradually becomes more challenging.
Things do get chaotic in this seemingly zen island, and invasions come in waves. You'll need to arm your troops and upgrade their class if you want to keep your island's relative peace.
21 Slay The Spire
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Roguelike Deckbuilding Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released January 23, 2019 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Tobacco Reference Developer(s) Mega Crit Publisher(s) Humble Bundle Engine libGDX Steam Deck Compatibility VerifiedWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONThe roguelike deckbuilding genre has become massive in recent years, with tons of unique and diverse games, but Slay the Spire still reigns supreme as the quintessential example of a roguelike deckbuilder. As one of four classes, you will climb the Spire, building your deck by collecting cards and powerful Relics along the way.
Slay the Spire nails every aspect of its gameplay loop, making for a fresh and fun experience every time you set out for the Spire. Every class is unique and powerful in its own way, the difficulty is challenging but fair, and RNG keeps things interesting. If you have any interest in deckbuilding card-battlers, you really can't go wrong with Slay the Spire.
20 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
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Turn-Based Strategy Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 64% Released November 15, 2018 ESRB t Developer(s) Bulwark Studios Publisher(s) Kasedo Games Engine Unity Franchise Warhammer 40KWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALTake control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. As Magos Dominus Faustinius, you’ll lead operations on the newly rediscovered planet of Silva Tenebris. Customize your force, manage resources, discover long-forgotten tech, and fight to prevent the Necron awakening across 50 hand-crafted missions.
Flesh is weak! Upgrade your Tech-Priests with weapons, support items, servo-skulls and other mechanical augments as you assemble your cohort. Customize your force’s disciplines, choosing from multiple character classes to create a squad for every playstyle. Engage in immersive tactical combat that will test your mettle under the extreme threat of the Necron awakening. Access your most powerful weapons and abilities by using Cognition points and advance against the enemy without mercy. Fear not the xenos, for the Omnissiah watches over you.
Experience a compelling story written by Black Library author Ben Counter, filled with richly imagined characters and specifically crafted to fit the unique personality of the Adeptus Mechanicus faction. Highly evocative, skilfully realised visuals combine with Guillaume David's incredible audio design to transport you to the grim darkness of the far future.
If you haven't played any previous Warhammer games, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is a good pick if you want to get into the series. Though criticized for not being difficult enough, it can be one of the reasons why it's a good entry point in the series.
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PostsYou'll be handling the most technologically advanced army while raiding Necron tombs. Each encounter will have different objectives that you'll have to survive through, and if you reach the end of it all, you'll be pleased to know that this game has a ton of replay value.
19 Northgard
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Strategy City Builder Systems 4.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 80% Released March 7, 2018 ESRB e Developer(s) Shiro Games Publisher(s) Shiro Games Engine Heaps.ioWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you've been sucked into a rabbit hole of Norse myth-related games, then Northgard's right up your alley. You might not be hacking people and gods up the way you would in God of War: Ragnarok, but you'll be in charge of turning Northgard into a flourishing Viking settlement.
Civilizations are hard to sustain under harsh climates, but the Vikings were able to do it centuries ago and went to conquer vast lands. It'd be a shame if you can't keep your mythical Viking clan alive in Northgard through the cold winters simulated within your PS5.
18 Planet Coaster
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Simulation Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 91% Released November 17, 2016 ESRB E For Everyone due to Crude Humor, Mild Violence Developer(s) Frontier Developments Publisher(s) Frontier Developments Engine COBRAWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALMaybe the kind of strategy game you want to play doesn't involve the complete obliteration of your opponent. You can forget about your dream of owning Disneyland and build your own theme park in Planet Coaster instead. What can go wrong in a theme park strategy game?
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PostsAbsolutely everything, and you'll find that managing the happiest place in the world means being unhappy yourself. Everything can go wrong in a theme park, from bankruptcy and crime to dangerous rides. Even if you're not trying to conquer countries or worlds here, you'll be experiencing a dystopian Disneyland if you make all sorts of bad choices.
17 Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun
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Real-Time Strategy Tactical Action Adventure Indie Games Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 93% Released December 6, 2016 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Violence Developer(s) Mimimi Games Publisher(s) Daedalic Entertainment Engine unityWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONShadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun stands out as a great tactical stealth game set in the Edo period of Japan. The game offers complex missions where you lead a team of skilled characters, each with unique abilities. It smoothly combines strategic planning with precise execution, allowing you to navigate tough environments, avoid enemies, and accomplish objectives.
With its immersive atmosphere, well-designed levels, and captivating storyline, Shadow Tactics excels in the tactical stealth genre. If you enjoy stealth-based gameplay and strategic thinking, this game is a definite must-try.
