Xbox Game Pass's Finest Strategy Games in January 2025

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• Top Xbox Game Pass Strategy Games

  • Aliens: Dark Descent
  • Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition
  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Halo Wars
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Wartales
  • Metal Slug Tactics
  • Dungeons 4
  • Humankind
  • Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
  • Slay the Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings III
  • Minecraft Legends

• Top PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft II
  • Frostpunk II
  • Against the Storm
  • Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper II
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

Strategy games have significantly expanded their presence on consoles, overcoming past limitations and offering compelling experiences on Xbox platforms. Xbox Game Pass provides a diverse selection for strategy enthusiasts.

Whether you prefer commanding vast empires or engaging in tactical combat, Game Pass caters to various preferences. The service boasts a wide array of titles, from grand strategy to more focused tactical experiences.

Note that tactical games, while distinct, are included due to their strategic elements.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The start of 2025 brings anticipation for new additions to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's service is expected to continue its strong performance, building on its 2024 success. While not always the main focus, new strategy games are anticipated, with several titles confirmed. Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25 are potential highlights, particularly Commandos: Origins. Meanwhile, subscribers can explore a strategy game recently added (December 2024). See below for details.

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• Wildfrost

Aliens: Dark Descent

A Tense Tactical Experience Perfect for Franchise Fans