Top Strategy Games on Xbox Game Pass for January 2025

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• Best 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 2: Bannerlord
  • Slay The Spire
  • Wildfrost
  • Stellaris
  • Gears Tactics
  • Crusader Kings 3
  • Minecraft Legends

• Best PC Game Pass Strategy Games

  • StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft 2
  • Frostpunk 2
  • Against The Storm
  • Rise Of Nations: Extended Edition
  • Dungeon Keeper 2
  • Command & Conquer Remastered Collection

Strategy games have come a long way in the console market, evolving from rare appearances to a robust selection available on platforms like Xbox Game Pass. These games offer a rich experience for players looking to indulge in complex decision-making and tactical planning, right from the comfort of their living room.

For those who enjoy commanding vast empires or orchestrating smaller-scale tactical battles, Xbox Game Pass offers a diverse array of strategy games. Whether you're interested in managing a galaxy-spanning civilization or directing quirky creatures in battle, there's something for every type of strategist.

While strategy games are the focus, tactical games are also included due to their strategic elements and similarities.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: As we step into the new year, anticipation builds for what 2025 might bring to Xbox Game Pass. After a strong finish in 2024, the service is poised for more exciting additions, particularly in the strategy genre. Fans can look forward to titles like Commandos: Origins and Football Manager 25, which promise to captivate strategy enthusiasts. In the meantime, subscribers can explore a new strategy game that joined Game Pass in December 2024. Click below to jump directly to that title.

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Aliens: Dark Descent

A Stressful Tactics Game That Is Perfect For Fans Of The Source Material

Aliens: Dark Descent is a thrilling tactical game that perfectly captures the essence of the iconic Aliens franchise. This game immerses players in high-stress scenarios where every decision counts. Fans of the source material will find themselves right at home, navigating through dark corridors and managing a squad of marines against the relentless Xenomorph threat. The game's real-time strategy elements combined with its intense atmosphere make it a must-play for those who crave a challenging and immersive tactical experience.