Xbox Game Pass Highlights Top Strategy Games in January 2025

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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 II: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

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

Strategy games were once a rarity on consoles, aside from a few exceptions and unsuccessful attempts (like StarCraft's infamous Nintendo 64 release). However, many excellent strategy titles now grace living room screens, particularly on Xbox consoles.

Xbox Game Pass offers a compelling selection for aspiring armchair commanders. Whether you prefer managing vast galactic empires or directing quirky invertebrate bomb squads, Game Pass caters to diverse strategic tastes.

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

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The new year brings anticipation for exciting additions to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's service is poised for continued success, building on a strong 2024 finish. While not always the spotlight stealers, new strategy games are expected, with confirmed titles like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 on the horizon. These should resonate well with fans, especially Commandos: Origins. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a strategy game recently added in December 2024. See below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

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