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Some city builders let you create a sprawling metropolis with ease. Others make you fight for every brick, every meal, every miserable citizen just trying to survive another day. Whether it’s brutal survival mechanics, punishing logistics, or just the slow, painful realization that you’ve doomed...

City builders have come a long way, from the early days of SimCity to the detailed, sprawling metropolises of Cities: Skylines. Some focus on deep simulation, others on economy and trade, and some just throw you into survival mode and see if you can keep everyone from starving. So, what’s the...

Grand strategy and 4X games usually go one of two ways: slow, deliberate turn-based gameplay or real-time chaos with a pause button to keep things from spiralling out of control. Both have their strengths - and both have their frustrations. Turn-Based (Civilization, Old World, Master of Orion)...

Deep strategy games walk a fine line between complexity and fun. Some nail it, giving you an intricate but rewarding experience. Others just turn into a tedious slog, buried in bad mechanics or design choices that ruin the long game. What’s the worst mistake a grand strategy or 4X game can...

Every grand strategy and 4X game is about taking something small and turning it into something unstoppable - whether through diplomacy, war, or just sheer stubbornness. But some campaigns stick with you forever. Did you unite the world in Crusader Kings, turning a minor dynasty into an...

4X games have defined deep strategy for decades, giving players massive worlds (or galaxies) to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate. Some lean into grand storytelling, others focus on pure mechanics - but which one stands above the rest? Master of Orion II – The foundation of space 4X...

Grand strategy games already demand patience, planning, and a high tolerance for menus, but some take it to another level. Whether it’s managing an entire economy, fine-tuning military logistics, or keeping an empire from collapsing under its own weight, some of these games feel more like...

Hit chance percentages in turn-based games are one of the biggest love-it-or-hate-it mechanics out there. Some players thrive on the chaos, where a lucky shot can turn the tide (or a missed 95% chance makes them want to uninstall). Others prefer pure strategy - no randomness, just decisions and...

Some turn-based games don’t just challenge you - they actively hate you. Every bad move sticks, every mistake snowballs, and sometimes even playing perfectly isn't enough. These are the games that don’t care about your feelings. Which one punished you the most? XCOM and its infamous 95% miss...

Not all turn-based strategy games are about blasting aliens or fighting dragons. Some go all-in on military realism, where logistics matter as much as firepower and a single bad decision can ruin an entire campaign. If you’ve ever agonized over whether to push forward or dig in, you know exactly...

Turn-based tactical strategy has given us some of the most intense, rewarding, and downright brutal games out there. Whether it’s planning the perfect ambush, pulling off a clutch shot with a 50/50 chance, or watching everything fall apart because you miscalculated enemy movement - these games...

We all know the RTS heavyweights - StarCraft, Command & Conquer, Age of Empires, the usual suspects. But what about the games that never got the recognition they deserved? Was Earth 2150 ahead of its time with its day-night cycle and deep customization? Did Rise of Nations blend RTS and 4X so...

RTS games are often judged by their multiplayer scene, but let’s be real - not every RTS is made for competitive play. Some of the best RTS experiences come from single-player campaigns that deliver great missions, memorable moments, and sometimes even decent storytelling (or at least the right...

Do you like the long game - setting up an economy, teching up, and building a base that actually feels like something worth defending? Or do you prefer jumping straight into the action, where every unit counts and there's no time for turtling behind walls? Classic RTS games leaned hard into...

RTS games have always been about juggling multiple things at once - building, managing resources, controlling armies - but have they gone too far? Some say modern RTS games are harder to get into than ever, with deep mechanics, huge battles, and economy systems that overwhelm new players. Would...

Once upon a time, Command & Conquer was the RTS franchise. Then EA happened. The C&C Remastered Collection was a solid nod to the past, but it didn’t bring the series back to life. So, is C&C just dead and buried, or is there still a way forward? Would a new C&C need to evolve to survive, or...

Some city builders go all-in on deep simulation - SimCity 4, Cities: Skylines - giving you traffic headaches and budget crises that feel painfully real. Others, like Tropico and Anno, lean into the fun, letting you bend the rules for the sake of a good time. So, what’s the most realistic city...

The RTS genre has been through plenty of ups and downs over the last decade, but one thing’s clear - it’s still going strong. Whether you’re into large-scale battles, tight tactical skirmishes, or something in between, there’s been no shortage of great games keeping the genre alive. But let’s...

We’ve taken you through the world of classic real-time strategy games, explored the intricacies of turn-based grand strategy, and even previewed some of the most exciting upcoming titles. But now, it’s your turn to shape the future of the podcast! We want to know: what topics or formats would...

When we covered Stellaris in Episode 11 of our podcast, we looked at what makes the game so special: its expansive sandbox gameplay, the freedom to create unique empires, and the endless possibilities brought by mods and DLCs. But one question kept coming up: Will we ever see Stellaris II? The...