Fans of PS4 would know that there is no shortage of options when it comes to tactical/strategic games in PS4. Let it be a turn-based battle or the real strategy game the list is full of some great games that brought life to the strategic gaming genre. You can play these strategy games from the comfort of your room. Solid strategy games with excellent gameplay and graphics to test your tactical planning skills.
You must have seen our list of best PS4 games of all time and best multiplayer PS4 games along with many other lists of games covering all the major gaming consoles and top games that they offer. It is now time to look at the best PS4 strategy games. The list has some of the greatest games in the strategic genre like Valkyria, XCOM, Invisible Inc., and many more.
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20 Best Strategy Games
Anomaly 2 (2014)
Real-Time > General
We start our list of best strategy games on PS4 with this wonderful game. Doing some novel things in the post-apocalyptic genre would the last thing that you ever wanted to perform. Anomaly 2 did well in combining all the critical elements smartly without compromising on genre quality. The game combines StarCraft-type mechanics with tower offense, tower defense, and role-playing elements. The sequel brought the game to another level by covering all the best possible strategies in one single game.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden (2018)
Turn-Based > Tactics
Mutant Year Zero is a great example of interaction and exploration of your surrounding environment and doing combat at the same time. The result is just amazing. Unique gameplay that lets you invest your time into the story and strategy of the game. Humanity is on brink of extinction due to a red plague and you are part of a space force ‘stalkers’ who are sent to recover some critical resources and food.
Phantom Doctrine (2018)
Turn-Based > General
A spy-versus-spy thriller staged in the cold war era. There are 3 segments in the game, local tactics missions, intelligence operations, and global management. A real-time strategy game with elements of a tactical squad shooter. A compelling game with hours of intense gameplay.
Phantom Doctrine (2018) Gameplay
This War of Mine: The Little Ones (2016)
Real-Time > General
A small-scale but a game with high-concepts. This real-time strategy game is a blend of The Sims and resource management RPG. Your character has to make some tough and smart decisions to survive and make some unpopular choices.
This War of Mine the Little Ones (2016) Gameplay
Tropico 5 (2015)
Management > Government
The famous Tropico series like any other PS4 strategy games and is all about making some tough choices, but what makes this game fun is the choices presented to you in the game. You are in the Cold war era and you have to make your commitments, exploit the resources available on your island, or establish a tourist haven. The game is all about trying some new boldly things.
Tropico 5 (2015) Gameplay
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (2017)
Turn-Based > General
A mature turn-based strategy game generally regarded as the most popular bishoujo game. The game features some heavy lovemaking scene female characters and the protagonist. Lead the villagers against the tyranny of the wicked emperor.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (2017) Gameplay
Grand Kingdom (2016)
Turn-Based > Tactics
You are going to choose from the set of nations each possessing their own culture, values, and pros & cons. You are going to conquer one another and eventually try your luck in the final battle. Grand Kingdom comes with an excellent RPG story having addictive gameplay mechanics.
Grand Kingdom (2016) Gameplay
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (2016)
Turn-Based > General
Contrary to its name, this game is more like a puzzle game. Yet the elements of the turn-based strategy are incorporated brilliantly. The general presentation is awesome, it will start as a compelling fun game which turns out to be a tough challenge in the end. This game does hit you with some surprises and you are going to love them.
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition (2016) Gameplay
Worms W.M.D (2016)
Turn-Based > Artillery
Love deathmatches. Here is the best game for you filled with a thick coating of turn-based strategy. Amazing graphics, latest and advanced weaponry, and a whole lot of strategy to plan. The war is on and the last megadrile will be declared the winner.
Worms W.M.D (2016) Gameplay
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows (2017)
Turn-Based > Tactics
The city of amber is filled with music and songs and crafting these songs has given some powers to the ones who don’t deserve it. The game is a mixture of traditional RPG and turn-based strategy. An excellent implementation of strategy gaming with wonderful graphics and music.
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows (2017) Gameplay
DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014)
Real-Time > Defence
No. 10 on our list of best strategy games for PS4 is Defence Grid 2. DG2 is a classic example of a grid strategy game combined with tower defense. You as a commander is responsible to allocate resources and to manage multiple defenses to stop the enemy from stealing your power cores. A perfect strategy game for casual as well as hardcore gamers.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 (2014) Gameplay
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence (2015)
Turn-Based > General
The game is all about diplomacy, domestic policy, and conducting warfare. A detailed and deep historical game for hardcore players. You can either change history or create your own you can do both in this 2015 version of the game
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence (2015) Gameplay
The Banner Saga (2016)
Turn-Based > Tactics
If you are a fan of the Final Fantasy series, you should not miss this game with a very twisted narrative. The choices you made will impact your world in the game. Every minute of gameplay is intriguing and true to its name ‘saga’. If you have finished the game once, you can play it again and again with different choices every time to have some new experience.
The Banner Saga (2016) Gameplay
Stellaris: Console Edition (2019)
Real-Time > General
Build your alliances and trade networks by exploring stars in this space exploration extravaganza. Stellaris is the game that you can play at any time. You are set to work with different civilizations and encounter some unpredictable situations making this game an intense and fun play experience.
Stellaris: Console Edition (2019) Gameplay
Prison Architect (2016)
Management > Business
A one of a kind game in our list of top strategy games. Making money by imprisoning people was never fun until Prison Architect hit the gaming world. The game gets tougher and tougher as you expand your prison it is a real test of your strategic nature.
Prison Architect (2016) Gameplay
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance (2015)
Turn-Based > Tactics
Disgaea 5 is a fun game for all the rebels out there. This turn-based strategy game will keep you involved due to its intense gameplay and has become a top choice for the Japanese game fans and if you are familiar with the Japanese culture, the fun will hit the next level for others, the story might be a miss at many points in the game.
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance (2015) Gameplay
Invisible, Inc. Console Edition (2016)
Turn-Based > Tactics
A squad-based tactical game that will test your abilities to work with a team and how to manage a team in a testing and happening environment. You will have to know the abilities of every squad member and then effectively manage them to win the challenge that is in front of you. One better is on top of the game or else you all end up dead or in prison.
Invisible, Inc. Console Edition (2016) Gameplay
Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018)
Turn-Based > Tactics
Instead of having swords and sorcery, this game gives you guns and armored tanks unexpectedly turning the game genre. The result is fascinating with a great storyline and game mechanics. Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the classic example of quirky with a fun element attached to it.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018) Gameplay
XCOM 2 (2016)
Turn-Based > Tactics
The XCOM 2 is less about the alien mystery and more about their invasion. The alien threat is known to us and is everywhere now and your gang is trying to get rid of these aliens using different tactics. Equip your squad with advanced weapons and wage a guerrilla war against the invading aliens.
XCOM 2 (2016) Gameplay
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered (2016)
Turn-Based > Tactics
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered is our top pick in the list of best strategy games of all time. The game is just unstoppable and deserves to be the best in the genre. The game is a gripping tale of heroism staged in a world between reality and fantasy. Just like the other games in the series, the storyline sets it apart from all other games in the genre. You are engaged in on-ground action and a tactical overworld with two main command modes of the game. The game is a pleasant surprise at every level.
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered (2016) Gameplay
Final Words
Making a list of best strategy games is not an easy task and is certainly and never-ending debate. We hope that you would agree with our list of the best PS4 strategy games. Or you think that there are games that should be on this list. Comment below and let us know what you think of this PS4 strategy games list.
