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1. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a moba, multiplayer and strategy game. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played strategy game, thanks to its 277,865 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
277,865
players
2. Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG! Magic: The Gathering Arena is a strategy, card game and trading card game game. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 28,286 reviews of which 17,382 were positive and 10,904 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. While seeing 9,232 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among strategy games based on player count.
6.1
17,382
10,904
9,232
players
3. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world! Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is a card game, strategy and trading card game game. Released on January 18th 2022 has received 98,374 reviews of which 70,918 were positive and 27,456 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 8,580 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among strategy games based on player count.
7.1
70,918
27,456
8,580
players
4. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters! Summoners War is a rpg, strategy and turn-based strategy game. Released on January 07th 2024 has received 10,282 reviews of which 7,357 were positive and 2,925 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 7,114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.0
7,357
2,925
7,114
players
5. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a strategy, base-building and rts game. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 48,342 reviews of which 40,941 were positive and 7,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,827 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.3
40,941
7,401
2,827
players
6. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a dungeons & dragons, idler and strategy game. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,480 reviews of which 11,212 were positive and 3,268 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,209 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.6
11,212
3,268
2,209
players
7. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold! Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a card game, anime and strategy game. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 43,630 reviews of which 36,345 were positive and 7,285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 1,929 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.2
36,345
7,285
1,929
players
8. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 14,036 reviews of which 10,260 were positive and 3,776 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,849 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.2
10,260
3,776
1,849
players
9. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing! Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense is a early access, strategy and tower defense game. Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,136 reviews of which 944 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,755 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played strategy games.
7.9
944
192
1,755
players
10. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Crusader Kings II is a grand strategy, strategy and medieval game. Released on February 14th 2012 has received 73,809 reviews of which 66,359 were positive and 7,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,219 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played strategy games.
8.9
66,359
7,450
1,219
players
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