Strategy games have been a bit underrated compared to more popular game genres such as action or adventure. But strategy is a very important part of any game and that is what makes it fun. Consider an action game where you can just shoot people left and right against an action game where you have to plan your attack. If you are a fan of strategy games, Android has a lot, even some full of action. This is our turn of the horizon of the best strategy games on Android in the wake of 2020. If you also like war games, we have the list of the 5 best war games for Android not to be missed .
1. Clash Of Clans
Many of you probably already know the game and may have already tried it. Whether you like it or not, it's up to you to decide, but what can not be denied, is how much this little clan building game is popular. If you like to create real-time games and strategy games on Android, chances are you're enjoying Clash of Clans. At least for a while before waiting times become ridiculously large,
2. Knights of feather and paper 2
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 is a turn-based Android strategy game that includes a long campaign, many discoverable dungeons, various knights, magi and monsters. Knights of Pen and Paper 2 is, well, a sequel to that. This retro-style, pixel-art adventure is full of dangers, intrigues and semi-appropriate cultural references. You can play as a player or game master in this table RPG.
3. Age Of Sparta
Age of Sparta is an Android strategy game that covers two genres: City building and fighting. The game building part of the city is mainly focused on earning money through various revenue buildings. The money earned is then used to create everything from units to religious buildings that are used in the combat part of the game. If that sounds familiar to you, it's because it is. The game looks a lot like Clash of Clans. There is however a campaign mode that unloads a load of text over and over to explain the context. It's something you will not find on Clash of Clans.
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4. Plague Inc.
Plague Inc is an old title and is no longer as popular as before. The concept, at least at the time of launch, was quite original and it's still a fresh breeze. You play a germ (virus, bacteria or other) and your goal is obviously to spread around the world causing disease and destruction and thus killing the last human on the planet. If it does not seem funny to you, you are a maniac.
5. Great medieval battles
Great Medieval Battles is a historic Android strategy title with near-RTS gameplay. It takes place during the Wars of one hundred years and has many skirmishes with a campaign mode and a multiplayer mode. The combat system is what makes the game fun to play and even watch. Battles are fast, so you need to use the time you have effectively. This is a must-have game for fans of historical titles such as Total War.
6. Hearthstone
Hearthstone is a Blizzard game, the developers of popular games behind games like World of Warcraft. It's a strategy game also available on Android, involving magic cards used to summon creatures from the underworld, cast spells, and experience a fantasy adventure of epic proportions. Your goal is to earn as many cards as you can to add to your impressive collection. If nothing else, the game has been in the news these days for censoring a player on his political support in Hong Kong.
7. Kingdom Rush Vengeance
Kingdom Rush is a series of tower defense strategy games for Android. Vengeance is the fourth and last opus of the series. In terms of gameplay and game design, this one improves a lot of things compared to previous titles. The game brings 7 new rounds, 19 stages, 10 heroes, 40 enemies, 30 distinct improvements and 50 achievements. There are also many integrated purchases, although the game also has an initial cost.
8. World of arms
Even though the name suggests a world war-like scenario, World at Arms is talking about America fighting a terrorist organization named KRA. This is a basic building strategy title on Android with a split-screen fighting system that could be refreshing for most people. Increasing the level of your base unlocks more special weapons such as an air strike, a nuclear strike, an explosive shell, etc. Be careful though, because your enemies will also attack your base.
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9. Army Of Heroes
With the motto "Fight, Destroy and Defend," the Army of Heroes is an online war and action strategy game for Android. Since you play against real people, you have millions of enemies to defeat. Your motivation is to train your army to defend your base against potential enemies coming to capture your base. Meanwhile, you will also try to build a strong outpost territory to defend your base and conquer the world. Survival is the key to victory.
10. Tropico
Tropico is one of the best strategy games involving building cities and it is also on Android. If you've played this one on a PC or console, you know it can be a lot of fun. The premise of the game is basically that we give you an island and that you are the dictator. Are you going to bring it to democracy and lose control or crush your opponents with an iron fist? It depends on you, but let us tell you that neither one nor the other is as simple as it seems.
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