Can you recommend?

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I've been outta the gaming world for years, not sure whats good these days. I'm after a strategy war game, build up settlements and armies and take over territory type game.

Any you'd recommend?
 
Some obvious suggestions...

Paradox's grand strategy titles: Crusader Kings 2, Europa Universalis 4, Hearts of Iron 4

The Total War series: Rome 2, Attila, Warhammer
 
Another vote for Civ5 and I'm really enjoying total war warhammer. It's a nice departure from their usual stuff with the fantasy setting allowing for some interesting gameplay variation.

Battlefleet gothic is another good RTS, although not of the base building variety.

Dawn of War 3 should be with us in the somewhat near future and is looking very good indeed.

If you liked supreme commander, ashes of the singularity is its spiritual successor and it's a good RTS.
 
Civilization V is the obvious one, it's somewhat genre-defining. Often on sale on Steam, although sadly you just missed the Steam summer sale where the complete Civ V bundle was going for 92% discount. But keep an eye out, it often pops up on Steam's weekly sales.

The Total War series of games are all good if you don't mind micro-managing the actual battles (the automatic battle resolution on the campaign map tends to leave a lot to be desired). Also note that the more recent Total War games can require a fairly decent computer to run.

Europa Universalis IV is an interesting game but is rather hampered by a somewhat clunky and rigid user interface. There are mods available which can help, but it's still no excuse. Crusader Kings II is a new game from the same people, I've not tried this yet so don't know if they improved the UI.
 
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