Strategy video game

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Strategy video games
Subgenres 4X Auto battler Multiplayer online battle arena Real-time strategy Time management Real-time tactics Tactical RPG Tower defense Turn-based strategy Turn-based tactics Artillery Wargame
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Genres Action Shooter Action-adventure Adventure Casual Puzzle Role-playing Simulation Sports Racing Strategy
Lists Arcade games highest-grossing Best-selling games franchises Most-played mobile games Games considered the best Game of the Year soundtracks Negative reception Cancelled games
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Strategy video game is a major video game genre that focuses on analyzing and strategizing over direct quick reaction in order to secure success.^[1]

Although many types of video games can contain strategic elements, the strategy genre is most commonly defined by a primary focus on high-level strategy, logistics and resource management.

They are also usually divided into two main sub-categories: turn-based and real-time, but there are also many strategy cross/sub-genres that feature additional elements such as tactics, diplomacy, economics and exploration.