Which strategy games are worth playing for beginners but are still fun for experienced players? We have compiled a list and asked Writing Bull.
You”re flirting with the strategy genre but can”t quite get into it? Or maybe you”re a pro looking for a little inspiration. In either case, you got off at the right stop! In this article, you”ll find lots of strategy games that are suitable for beginners, but don”t completely dumb down the ambition.
For once, however, I”m not relying solely on my own expertise, but have enlisted some active support! The recommendations come from an interview I conducted with strategy guru Writing Bull.
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This is what Writing Bull recommends
1st SteamWorld Build
Daniel”s first choice, especially for friends of the neat build, falls on an unusual candidate. Because SteamWorld Build has not actually been released yet. The building game is still under development, but can already be played as a demo on Steam. According to Writing Bull, it is especially worthwhile for beginners because it starts so small and explains its mechanics excellently.
SteamWorld Build is very well crafted at this early stage. The developers have aspirations to make it beginner friendly. I played it early on and was totally flashed by it. It”s a typical game that wins over beginners as well. It”s real time, but it”s not stressful at all, the worlds are manageable, there”s a very gentle learning curve, it”s cute, it”s cuddly, it doesn”t scare you
2. railway empire
Daniel”s second type is aimed at those players who also attach great importance to a dense atmosphere. For this purpose, he has chosen Railway Empire, a train simulation, in which there is much more than just laying track.
This is a transport game at first glance, but it”s actually also a building game. You build cities and factories. You can ride on the trains, which looks totally cuddly. If you want, you can also play without AI opponents, then everything is very relaxed. Everything is explained very well, there is a very good and compact ingame lexicon
3rd Anno 1800 (without DLCs)
Yes, Anno 1800 is actually as famous as it is infamous for its enormous size and complex commodity chains, and at first glance doesn”t necessarily seem suitable for beginners. But Writing Bull sees things a little differently. At least if you take this building game slowly and don”t plunge straight into the turmoil of industrialisation. Or even worse: into a Season Pass.
I can recommend Anno 1800, but please without DLCs, without all the Season Passes. First start only the basic game without AI opponents, don”t get stressed and explore everything. Then slowly increase and make sure you don”t lose too much money. Then it [also for beginners, editor”s note] can be a lot of fun
Civilization 6 (without addons)
In a similar direction to Anno, Writing Bull also goes for turn-based global strategy. That is, the genre that is all about the epic conquest of the world. Here the expert recommends the classic: Civilization 6. Again, without add-ons, then you really get into it. Precisely because it offers such a fluffy game experience and many helpful options are available to gently guide players. According to Writing Bull, Civ is still: The reference in turn-based and 4X strategy.5. village romance
Writing Bull”s final tip for beginners is the small, German puzzle game Dorfromantik. Here you have to try to create an idyllic landscape with the help of predefined six fields, on which cosy little villages, windmills, rivers or trains can be discovered everywhere. A game that is relaxing on the one hand, but on the other hand knows how to motivate again and again.
When it comes to tricky brain teasers, my recommendation would be Dorfromantik. Because it”s just deeply relaxing, with its dreamy music. You can”t really fail, there are always different modes. A beautiful story
This is what Kevin recommends
6. stronghold
How do I know that Stronghold is suitable for beginners? Because it really got me into the genre myself! Stronghold may be old hat compared to many of the other suggestions on this list (I”m talking about the original here, after all, which came out in 2001), but it”s still a wonderful title to play away to this day. The timeless visuals won”t put anyone off even 20 years later and still look really appealing thanks to the HD remaster.
In addition, Stronghold perfects a settler virtue: You can always see what”s going on in your castle, which farms are at work and which goods are in the warehouse or the granary. A little tip: Maybe try a few economy-based games on a low difficulty level first. The military story campaign can quickly become demanding.
7 Age of Empires 4
If you want to spend less time pushing goods, you should venture into Age of Empires 4. The latest instalment in the series brings the tried and tested RTS concept into the modern age and takes you into medieval battles between all kinds of different factions. The game is ideal for learning real-time strategy, as it focuses on classic strengths. There is also a very helpful campaign, in which you also learn a lot about the Middle Ages, as well as excellent tutorials that also prepare you for the challenging multiplayer.If you want to play strategy competitively sooner or later, you should start with Age of Empires 4. Alternatively, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition would be a good first step.
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