2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for strategy gaming, with a mix of indie passion projects and major releases pushing the genre forward. In this episode of Critical Moves, Al, Nuno, and Joe break down the strategy games they’re most excited about, covering everything from grand strategy and RTS to colony management and turn-based tactics. Whether you love deep military simulations, innovative city-builders, or chaotic large-scale battles, this episode highlights the biggest upcoming releases you won’t want to miss.
Task Force Admiral – A World War II naval combat game bringing deep strategic carrier battles to the Pacific.
Ascent of Ashes – A colony management game from former RimWorld modders, blending survival, tactics, and diplomacy.
The Last General – A grand-scale RTS focused on logistics and battlefield tactics instead of micro-management.
Burden of Command – A turn-based tactical game where you lead a WWII unit, making tough moral and strategic decisions.
Kingmakers – A medieval strategy game… with modern firearms. Absolute chaos.
Kaiser Punk – An alternate-history grand strategy/city-builder where World War I never ended.
Broken Arrow – A modern military RTS focusing on combined arms and realistic tactical depth.
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun – A spiritual successor to Supreme Commander, bringing massive-scale RTS battles to a Dyson Sphere.
The team also discusses Hollywood Animal, Sea Power, and more. If you want a sneak peek at the future of strategy gaming, this episode is packed with insights, predictions, and plenty of heated debates.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Or find us on your preferred podcast service by searching Critical Moves Podcast.
Task Force Admiral – A World War II naval combat game bringing deep strategic carrier battles to the Pacific. Ascent of Ashes – A colony management game from former RimWorld modders, blending survival, tactics, and diplomacy. The Last General – A grand-scale RTS focused on logistics and battlefield tactics instead of micro-management. Burden of Command – A turn-based tactical game where you lead a WWII unit, making tough moral and strategic decisions. Kingmakers – A medieval strategy game… with modern firearms. Absolute chaos. Kaiser Punk – An alternate-history grand strategy/city-builder where World War I never ended. Broken Arrow – A modern military RTS focusing on combined arms and realistic tactical depth. Sanctuary: Shattered Sun – A spiritual successor to Supreme Commander, bringing massive-scale RTS battles to a Dyson Sphere.The team also discusses Hollywood Animal, Sea Power, and more. If you want a sneak peek at the future of strategy gaming, this episode is packed with insights, predictions, and plenty of heated debates.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Or find us on your preferred podcast service by searching Critical Moves Podcast.