10 strategy games that will keep you hooked for a long time

#3 Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II is an off shoot of a grand-strategy game where one plays as a medieval lord, trying to gain more power, influence, and territory in a historically accurate medieval Europe. The graphics aren’t anything to die for but to compensate the game offers complex game mechanics where you manage economies, armies, and people. But it’s a personal element that makes Crusader Kings II so attractive.

You are not in charge of some abstract nation but in charge of a family dynasty. This means you will need to marry and have kids, so when you die, your heir will take over and the whole thing begins again. Through the game, you can use intelligence or brute force to increase your holdings all the while fighting off enemies both external and internal. Betrayal should be expected in the game, whether it’s from you or someone else.

As a Count or Duke, you can organise coups and rebel against your Lord for more power. As a King, you have to defend your Kingdom against invasion or uprising. But as long as there’s a member of your bloodline still alive, you’ll always have a chance to win it all back.