Strategy reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 135 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 29 posts to rank the best Strategy brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/anno, r/StrategyGames, r/iosgaming, r/gamingsuggestions, r/ancientrome. Top-rated brands include Anno (4.5/5), Total War (4.8/5), Diamond Armlet (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews135
Subreddits28
Posts29
Brands82
Products27
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#1
Anno
4.5
(23)
"Bought 1800 on sale and its been amazing. Very addictive, hours go by like nothing."
"If you plan to retire, start Anno 1800 : pure fun."
"I've played anno since 1602 came out... I've recently revisited anno1404 and I'm fully hooked again. I highly recommend it."
"Definitley the 1800s one, that game is sickeningly addictive."
"Anno is THE strategy game... 1800 has dozens of resources... you need keep your economy in balance."
"Anno 1404 plus Venice is one of my all time favorite games."
"1701 or 1404. They were in 3D, so graphics are better and everything is visible."
"I started with 1404 and then moved on to 1800, and it went really well."
"My recommendation would definitely be to start with Anno1800."
"Anno 1404 with Addon feels the most Anno-like."
#2
Total War
4.8
(8)
"You can't go wrong with any of the total war games, it's all I play ATM."
"Also Rome is very good, personally I favour medieval 2 total war. You can also get empire total war"
"Total war series or civilization"
"TOTAL WAR: Medieval II, TOTAL WAR: Empire"
"Rome is excellent but you also now have medieval 2 and empire total war which is the most recent and also one of my favourite total wars"
"I think you’d like Total War games. You can dive into TW: Three Kingdoms."
"I know TW: Warhammer, but I always thought they were pretty dense with the 4X part and then the whole army managing during battles, but I will give them a try."
"I would recommend TW: Rome 2."
#3
Diamond Armlet
4.2
(6)
"Diamond Armlet as mentioned by others but Blizzara + Ice Staff is the real key to doing it comfortably"
"Further vote for diamond armlets."
"Diamond armlet and Tourmaline Ring (for the zombies' cloying breath that causes sap)"
"3 diamond armlets and decoy on a tank"
"Diamond Armlet has another effect to make you immune to lightning DMG."
"Diamond armpits."
#4
Age of Empires 2
5.0
(3)
"Age of Empires 2 remake is really good."
"Age of Empires 2 is the best place to start IMO."
"Age of empires 2 or mythology are the best ones of all the franchise."
#5
FTL
5.0
(3)
"It’s iPad only but it’s very good space simulator rogue likehttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ftl-faster-than-light/id833951143"
"FTL is another good one."
"I’d also recommend FTL as great strategy games"
#6
Civilization VI
4.0
(3)
"Civilization VI"
"Civ 6 is solid"
"You can play as the Romans and Emperor Trajan in Civilization 6 and conquer the world if you want."
#7
Into the Breach
5.0
(2)
"+1 for Into the Breach which is available free if you’re a Netflix Subscriber."
"Into the Breach is classic"
#8
XCOM 2
5.0
(2)
"XCOM 2 Collection"
"I’d also recommend Xcom2"
#9
Warcraft 3
5.0
(2)
"For RTS games if you can get your hands on the old Warcraft 3 I would definitely recommend playing the campaign."
"Warcraft 3 is still doinf great with a lot of new players recently, because of Grubby."
#10
Starcraft 2
5.0
(2)
"As someone said before Starcraft 2 is fun."
"My favorite is Starcraft 2, start with the campaigns and if you want to get stressed play ranked."
#11
Carl
5.0
(2)
"A little gem that no one uses: Carl with heat ejector/protect + rebirth or demonfire."
"Carl is really good as an angel with the OP ability."
#12
Penny
5.0
(2)
"Penny with the angle shield power is so good here."
"Penny is unironically very good."
#13
S&P 500
5.0
(2)
"Start with a broad market ETF like VOO or IVV. Simple, effective."
"The best strategy would be to buy S&P500 based ETFs like VOO or VOOG and hold 10+ years."
#14
The Battle of Polytopia
4.5
(2)
"I can’t recommend The Battle of Polytopia enough."
"There are also simple 4x games like Battle for Politopia."
#15
Total War: Rome I and II
4.0
(2)
"Rome I and II Total War, Imperator Rome as well are great strategy games."
"Expeditions: Rome, total war: Rome 1&2, Mount and Blade: Bannerlord... Should get you just about every genre there too."
#16
Company of Heroes
4.0
(2)
"Company of heroes"
"Company of Heroes."
#17
Potato Growing Technique
4.0
(2)
"We grew some this year for the first time. We added more soil every once in a while."
"If you are going to grow them in the bucket... Keep adding dirt. ... Bury them as they grow... In order to be successful, you need that whole pot full of dirt."
#18
As Far as the Eye
4.0
(2)
"As Far as the Eye - looks interesting, will definately check it out!"
"As Far as the Eye"
#19
Diplomacy is not an option
4.0
(2)
"Diplomacy is not an option is pretty tight imho."
"Diplomacy is not an option for a difficult but relatively straightforward build-up-and-defend kind of game."
#20
Python
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend that you learn the Python programming language."
#21
Fidelity
5.0
(1)
"For a minor, a custodial account is the way to go. Fidelity or Schwab are solid choices."
#22
Total War: Rome
5.0
(1)
"Rome Total war, Rome Total war 2, Total war Atilla... YouTube is riddled with Rome total war 2 battles. They're amazing."
#23
Total War: Rome Remastered
5.0
(1)
"Get Rome total war remastered. Incredible game, especially the barbarian invasion expansion."
#24
Total War: Rome II
5.0
(1)
"Rome 2 total war with DEI mod. So immersive and one of the best games I’ve ever played."
#25
Shadow of Rome
5.0
(1)
"Combines gladiator fighting and sort of spying and puzzle solving. Best Roman themed game I ever played."
#26
Dan John
5.0
(1)
"I like Dan John's easy strength for fat loss."
#27
Carl von Clausewitz
5.0
(1)
"Also check out "On War" by Von Clausewitz."
#28
Gaia Project
5.0
(1)
"Check out Gaia Project if you like factions."
#29
Ora et Labora
5.0
(1)
"Ora and Labora is great."
#30
Gene
5.0
(1)
"Gene is really good."
#31
Max
5.0
(1)
"I like Max with rebirth or ascension/fury."
#32
Indus
5.0
(1)
"I use the Indus from this; its an LTF card"
#33
Holo Emitter
5.0
(1)
"Helps with tickspider and helps even greater with sledge queen"
#34
Thermalright Burst Assassin EVO Dark
5.0
(1)
"For a cooler, a Burst Assassin EVO Dark is recommended."
#35
Global Fencing Masters
5.0
(1)
"Pretty sure Global Fencing Masters offers the exact service you want."
#36
Hill's Science Diet
5.0
(1)
"I would get a 12 pack from chewy of wet and a bag of dry from hills for the age appropriate food and read directions on feeding."
#37
Stronghold
5.0
(1)
"The Definitive Edition is excellent, though you should probably get Stronghold Crusader too"
#38
ICT
5.0
(1)
"ICT 2022 Model is everything you need"
#39
Company of Heroes 2
5.0
(1)
"If you like ww 2 try out company of heroes series. Especially 2. Its on sale for like 5 euros now."
#40
Starcraft 1
5.0
(1)
"Starcraft 1remater is also amazing."
#41
Tropico
4.0
(1)
"Tropico"
#42
Song of Conquest
4.0
(1)
"Currently playing Song of Conquest which I'm really enjoying."
#43
Northgard
4.0
(1)
"Northgard is a more relaxed RTS and a good way into the genre."
#44
Civilization 5
4.0
(1)
"The civ you want is 5. Seriously, it's a much better built game."
#45
Starcraft Brood War
4.0
(1)
"Best RTS is probably Broodwar but very old."
#46
Age of Empires 4
4.0
(1)
"AoE 4 is good also with DLC comming out"
#47
Dawn of War
4.0
(1)
"You can also try something quite action heavy like Dawn of War."
#48
World in Conflict
4.0
(1)
"World in Conflict doesn't even have base building or anything."
#49
They Are Billions
4.0
(1)
"They are billions is a good one but really punishing"
#50
Epic Palace Knossos
4.0
(1)
"You may also like resource/time mgmt strategy games like Epic Palace Knossos."
#51
Predynastic Egypt
4.0
(1)
"You may also like resource/time mgmt strategy games like Predynastic Egypt."
#52
Egypt Old Kingdom
4.0
(1)
"You may also like resource/time mgmt strategy games like Egypt Old Kingdom."
#53
Ozymandias
4.0
(1)
"There are also simple 4x games like Ozymandias."
#54
Creeper World 3
4.0
(1)
"Creeper World 3 has some staying power for me."
#55
DotAge
4.0
(1)
"DotAge and Farlanders are turn-based city builders that have a finite scope and require a degree of strategy."
#56
Farlanders
4.0
(1)
"DotAge and Farlanders are turn-based city builders that have a finite scope and require a degree of strategy."
#57
Democracy 4
4.0
(1)
"Democracy 4"
#58
Hexguardian
4.0
(1)
"Hexguardian"
#59
Age of Wonders
4.0
(1)
"Age of Wonders is the one I was keeping my eye on."
#60
Micro-Influencers
4.0
(1)
"Collaborate with micro-influencers and run giveaways to grow fast!"
#61
Project Casting
4.0
(1)
"Project Casting might be able to connect you with talented content creators and digital marketing folks."
#62
Product Hunt
4.0
(1)
"Launch on Product Hunt and other directories like uneed, tiny startups, fazier, micro launch."
#63
Magus Lucea Kane
4.0
(1)
"Might scratch that itch."
#64
Cursor
4.0
(1)
"Using it to help me learn."
#65
Expeditions: Rome
4.0
(1)
"Expeditions: Rome is pretty good! Mixture of strategy and RPG with good story and voice acting"
#66
Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord
4.0
(1)
"Mount and blade 2 bannerlord with the eagle rising mod. You lead your own roman army."
#67
Chevrolet
4.0
(1)
"Go to Chevrolet.com and use their tool to search inventory in your area."
#68
Twilight Inscription
4.0
(1)
"Is Twilight Inscription an option?"
#69
Maisie
4.0
(1)
"I used Maisie and she's solid tbh."
#70
Charlie
4.0
(1)
"If you want to cheese pick Charlie."
#71
Gus
4.0
(1)
"Gus worked for two games then i could bad randoms and lost 3 but gus is really good iguess."
#72
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I found A Buyer’s Guide to Stem Cell Therapies very helpful."
#73
Cellular Hope Institute
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend requesting information from Cellular Hope Institute, Progencell, Immunother"
#74
HSBC Live Plus
4.0
(1)
"Consider an HSBC Live Plus to get that little extra on dining and grocery"
#75
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
4.0
(1)
"Adding a CPU Cooler to your part list is recommended."
#76
Gummy Bears
4.0
(1)
"Personally, I use gummy bears. I like the taste, they are easy to chew, suck or swallow and are cheap."
#77
Iams
4.0
(1)
"A lot of the big brands (Hills, Purina, Iams, etc) have a satisfaction guarantee."
#78
Purina Pro Plan
4.0
(1)
"Purina pro plan has many different options and flavors."
#79
Alea Jacta Est
3.0
(1)
"Only two games I can suggest - Alea Jacta Est, and Qvadriga."
#80
GU
3.0
(1)
"I did not initially do well at all with GU or the common very sweet and thick gels so I tried 'whole food' which worked better for me."
#81
S&W
3.0
(1)
"I think S&W brand frozen vegetables are better, but only when on sale."
#82
Ecommerce Agency
1.0
(1)
"Please hire an agency. There is no way you will get things under your belt within a year or even two."
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