It's hard to match the satisfaction of a plan coming together in a good strategy game, whether that's an army emerging victorious, conquering a new part of a map, or successful resource management.

It's time to talk war in Europa Universalis 5. Twelve years after its predecessor first established itself as one of PC's strategic titans, Paradox's long-awaited sequel is now exactly one month away.

The best PC strategy games in 2025 keep you on your toes with meaningful choices and weighty decisions, drawing you into their worlds with rewarding mechanics and impressive scale. Full of that ...