Turn based strategy games

bigdunc · 17 Dec 2011 at 12:41

Any recommendations for a couple of good turn based strategy games?

I haven't really played any before so all suggestions welcome

Cheers

Overslop · 17 Dec 2011 at 12:49

Civilization V is good for newcomers and an excellent, albeit flawed game.

Huw · 17 Dec 2011 at 13:41

Can you narrow it down a bit? Setting/timeline etc?

Currently I'd really recommend Disciples 2 or 3. In the same vein, the King's Bounty games are mental and awesome.

Elven Legacy is a bit older but still great and you can get the collection really cheap nowadays.

If you want staggering scale and detail, something by Paradox like Hearts of Iron 3. Not really turn-based but ponderous enough and pausable while you issue commands.

Solium Infernum plays like a boardgame but I can't recommend it highly enough. Great in single player, amazing in multiplayer, and dripping with atmosphere.

Space Empires 4 still hasn't been bested in the sci-fi grand strategy category as far as I'm concerned.

Frozen Synapse. More tactical than strategic but frigging amazing!

coolnoj · 17 Dec 2011 at 13:42

Are you interested in turn based as in large scale world strategy
- civ games or Europa Universallis

or turn based unit strategy
- Heroes of Might and Magic or King's Bounty

Your best bet is to try the demos of them for yourself. I know I had an absolute blast playing King's Bounty The Legend and Crossworlds. I have spent a lot of time playing Europa Universallis with the expansions as well. Never managed to really get engrossed by the latest Civ5 myself.

No1newts · 17 Dec 2011 at 13:47

coolnoj said:
or turn based unit strategy
- Heroes of Might and Magic or King's Bounty

Beaten

AHarvey · 17 Dec 2011 at 13:57

Huw said:
Frozen Synapse. More tactical than strategic but frigging amazing!

one of the few games I've actually purchased on Steam and well worth the money.

lokiss · 17 Dec 2011 at 14:36

Panzer corps.

Recent remake of panzer general.. deserves a promo

Loosecannon · 17 Dec 2011 at 15:20

go to www.gog.com

look up Battle Isle Platinum at $4.99 (so about £3.40)

Buy it!

You get:
Historyline 1914-1918
Battle Isle
Battle Isle 93
Battle Isle 2
Battle Isle 3
Incubation + expansion

Best value ever...

Muzza1875 · 17 Dec 2011 at 15:25

The new Risk game which I think you can buy on steam is pretty decent.

Diplexbullet19 · 17 Dec 2011 at 18:01

I'd recommend hearts of iron 2 over 3 anyday! 2 is a lot more fun 3 just seems slow and frustrating.

robfosters · 17 Dec 2011 at 19:32

Aren't TW games considered turn based strategy games?

They're excellent.

PerfectForm · 17 Dec 2011 at 20:49

galciv 2, Altho its pretty deep for a new player

Warbie · 17 Dec 2011 at 20:54

Blood Bowl. goty for me

Spektor · 17 Dec 2011 at 21:05

Galactic Civilizations 2 is now on steam. The AI in it is second to none for TBS, gives you a very good game.

Thumpsta · 17 Dec 2011 at 21:15

Civ 5 for me. Maybe not the best of the franchise but still a great game.

mangobreeder · 17 Dec 2011 at 23:39

Combat mission : Normandy is very good if you like WW2

Or jagged alliance is very good

JHeaton · 17 Dec 2011 at 23:46

robfosters said:
Aren't TW games considered turn based strategy games?

They're excellent.

Mhm. Empire, Napoleon, Shogun 2 if you want newer stuff, but Medieval 2 is great and I hear awesome things about Rome but keep forgetting to buy it when I go on a Steam shopping spree.

Biohazard · 18 Dec 2011 at 00:19

I wish they would make another Medieval.

robfosters · 18 Dec 2011 at 01:02

Apparently a new Rome is next.

That would be awesome.

joey1211 · 18 Dec 2011 at 01:06

Do not start playing these games.

The hours, days, weeks, maybe even months that I spent (wasted?) on Civilization 2 makes me cringe.

Still dip into it occasionally