In Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, players are transported back in time to ancient China where they become an emperor tasked with building and managing their own city. Players must build housing to attract citizens, command workers and farmers, construct walls to keep out barbarians, march armies into battle against enemies, promote trade and commerce through taxes, create schools and clinics for their citizens' health needs as well as palaces and gardens for aesthetic purposes. Spanning seven dynasties across 3,000 years of history from 2100 BCE until 1211 CE when Genghis Khan invaded the Middle Kingdom; this game promises a grand journey full of adventure and intrigue that will challenge any budding emperor.

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings is the sequel to the award-winning, best-selling real-time strategy game Age of Empires. Players take on the role of a leader from one of 13 civilisations and lead them through 1000 years, from the fall of Rome to the Middle Ages. The game keeps the epic scope and gameplay mechanics from its predecessor while introducing improved features for combat and economics. Microsoft developed this title as part of their popular Age Of Empires franchise.

Age of Empires II: HD Edition is a classic strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and reimagined in high definition by Hidden Path Entertainment. Players can explore the original single player campaigns from Age of Kings and The Conquerors expansion, choose from 18 civilizations spanning over a thousand years of history, and go online to challenge other Steam players to test their skills in world domination throughout the ages. Microsoft Studios proudly brings this edition to Steam for both fans of the original game and newcomers alike.

Total War: Shogun 2 is the ultimate refinement of the popular Total War series, offering improved AI and online functionality. Combining both real-time and turn-based strategy gaming, it provides an enjoyable and deep experience for veterans of the Total War franchise as well as those new to the series. With its cutting-edge technology, polish, and gameplay options, Total War: Shogun 2 promises a truly unique strategic experience.

Age of Empires is a classic real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios and designed by Bruce Shelley, co-designer of the hit strategy game Civilization. Players take on the role of a guiding spirit in the evolution of small stone age tribes, starting with minimal resources and growing their civilizations into great empires. Gamers have several ways to win including world domination through conquering enemy civilizations, exploration, or economic victory through wealth accumulation. With its epic 10,000 year timeline and unique strategies for success, Age of Empires provides an exciting challenge for gamers everywhere!

Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the latest chapter in Relic Entertainment's real-time strategy video game franchise. The game is powered by an upgraded version of Relic's proprietary Essence Engine and features full Microsoft DirectX 10 support. It includes two unique armies with full length campaigns, where players can fight as the British 2nd Army during the liberation of Caen, France or command the German Panzer Elite to repel Operation Market Garden - one of history’s largest airborne invasions. Additionally, multiplayer modes are available online and compatibility with original Company of Heroes allows for a total four playable armies.

Call of Duty 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The game offers players the opportunity to experience four individual soldier stories as they battle through insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each storyline for an immersive character-driven experience, or engage in historic battles chronologically for fast-paced action. Infinity Ward has enhanced combat with realistic battlefields that enable squads to tackle various mission objectives while utilizing tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities. A new engine and AI technology provide authentic squad combat and thrilling action, while concealing visibility with smoke effects, weather conditions such as sandstorms, blizzards, etc., and a Battle Chatter System featuring context-sensitive updates provided through an advanced AI system.

Faces of War is a real-time strategy video game with advanced tactics and the ability to control a single unit in battle. Developed by the same team that created Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Faces of War immerses players into WWII action with four new campaigns that include famous battles such as D-Day and the storming of Berlin, plus new winter missions. Complex team AI allows for full control over units while still allowing players to focus on strategic aspects. Morale has been added as a new characteristic for human units which can be influenced by many in-game events. With improved physics and unit models, personal moves like climbing fences and aimed shots, and new commands like move to cover or charge position, Faces of War provides an enhanced gaming experience for all its players.

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is an action-packed first-person shooter video game developed by Electronic Arts. Players take on the role of Lt. Mike Powell, a member of the 1st Ranger Battalion during World War II, and battle through over 20 levels based on historical military campaigns from that era. As they progress, players will be able to use period weapons and command war vehicles such as tanks in order to complete objectives like silencing gun batteries at Port Arzew or surviving landings at Omaha Beach.

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is the second expansion pack for Age of Empires III, a real-time strategy game. It offers gamers of all ages and types an immersive experience in the Eastern world, with three unique civilizations to choose from - Japan, China and India. Each civilization will have its own powerful leaders, armies and wonders as well as buildings that reflect their respective architectural styles. In addition to this, new gameplay elements such as random map styles remixes of classic Age of Empires game styles plus 15 new Asian Wonders will be introduced. Finally returning to single-player campaigns based on historical civilizations players can engage in strategic combat with Japan, China or India through several engrossing scenarios.

Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs is an expansion pack for the real-time strategy game Age of Empires III. Players are given the ability to lead one of three Native American civilizations - the Iroquois Confederation, Aztec Empire and Sioux Nation - in their quest to expand their empire and gain control over America. This expansion includes new content such as civilizations, single player campaign, Home City enhancements and additional maps/units. Players will be challenged with new ways to play and win in this gripping historical adventure.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 is a real-time strategy video game that focuses on tank combat and sniper missions. The game features new single player style skirmish modes which allow players to experience intense, realistic battles in extreme environments. Players can engage in tactical warfare by controlling individual units or entire armies from different factions while utilizing advanced tactics such as ambushes, flanking maneuvers and more. Additionally, the game includes intense sniper stealth missions where players must use their wits and skill to outsmart enemies and accomplish objectives.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is an action-packed role-playing game set in the medieval world of Calradia. Players take on the role of a warrior seeking to gain power and glory while leading their followers into battle. The game features an expanded and improved fighting system, allowing players to use siege engines against mountain fortresses, establish criminal empires in cities, or take part in chaotic battles for supremacy. With its immersive story and detailed combat system, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord provides a rich experience that will keep gamers entertained for hours.

Men of War: Assault Squad is a stand-alone expansion pack for the original Men of War game. It focuses on skirmish maps and multiplayer play, allowing players to battle against each other or team up in intense cooperative missions. Featuring five new single player scenarios that cover some of the most famous World War II battles, including D-Day and Stalingrad, as well as 10 new multiplayer maps that offer hours of intense action, Men of War: Assault Squad provides an exciting gaming experience with endless replayability.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy video game that recreates the epic conflict of ancient China. Players can build and expand their empire through turn-based campaigns, while engaging in stunning real-time battles. This installment of the Total War series redefines it with its focus on heroes and legendary historical figures from this era in Chinese history.

Call of Duty: Black Ops, developed by Treyarch, is the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise. It is rumored to be a first-person shooter set during the Cold War period. The game will feature an extensive single player campaign and competitive multiplayer modes as part of its core gameplay experience. This will be the second time in the series that it has gone back to a period prior to World War II, with 2008's Call Of Duty: World At War being set during WW2. With Black Ops, players can expect new weapons and technology from this era along with classic elements from previous entries in the series such as zombies mode and online play for up to 16 people simultaneously.

Cossacks: European Wars is a real-time strategy game set in 17th and 18th century Europe, during the age of Napoleonic war and early gun combat. The game is similar to Age of Empires II, featuring large-scale battles with hundreds of units at once. Players can choose from 12 different nations, each with its own building styles and military technology. By engaging in diplomacy or warfare, players must build up an empire that will survive during this chaotic period in European history.

Age of Empires III is a real-time strategy game developed by Ensemble Studios that picks up where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off. Players take on the role of a European power determined to explore, colonize and conquer the New World. The game features stunning visuals such as towering cathedrals and Native American tribes, along with Industrial Age units like rifled infantry, cavalry, and ships armed with cannons for combat. Gameplay elements include the concept of a Home City, new civilizations, technologies and an immersive single-player campaign across three generations. Additionally gamers will experience advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail for realistic gaming.

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II is a third-person tactical action game set during the war in Europe. Players can engage in over 30 missions, using more than 100 different vehicles and 25+ weapons to take out their enemies. The game features real ballistic physics and destructible environments, giving players an immersive experience. Players can also control a team of elite special forces soldiers with advanced AI that will attack in formation, retreat if necessary, look for cover or ambush you. Over 100 human animations are included to provide realism and detail throughout the game.

Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault is a video game set in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from 1941-1944. Players take on the role of Marine recruit Tom Conlin and fight against the Imperial Japanese Army, starting with Pearl Harbor and leading up to the battle at Tarawa Atoll. The game features an array of authentic weapons for players to use, as well as new multiplayer modes allowing up to 32 players from different armies such as American, British and Japanese forces. Medal of Honor Pacific Assault follows previous entries in the series with a brand new arsenal weapons, enemies and storyline.

Rising Storm is the latest game in the Red Orchestra franchise. It takes realistic graphics, audio and gameplay of RO2 to a new level by enabling players to fight iconic battles from WWII's Pacific Theater. Players can take part in beach assaults, jungle fighting and close quarters night-fighting as either US Army/Marine Corps or Imperial Japanese forces on up to 64-player servers. Asymmetrical warfare is also introduced with the Americans having an advantage due to their semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic weapons and flamethrowers while the Japanese rely on knee mortars for indirect fire, booby traps made from grenades and close quarter combat using bayonets and katanas.

Imperial Glory is a real-time strategy game set in the 19th century. Players can choose to lead one of five great empires - Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary - each with their own unique attributes. The game features large scale land and naval battles across different geographical regions such as England, Russia and Morocco. Players must use politics, trade, diplomacy resource management and technology research to achieve ultimate glory for their empire. With stunning 3D visuals and immersive gameplay mechanics Imperial Glory promises to be an extensive strategy game that will challenge players on every level.

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a real-time tactics video game from Eidos Interactive that puts players in the role of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines. Players are tasked with leading their squad across France and deep into Nazi Germany, infiltrating hostile territories and launching raids to disrupt the German war machine. With land and sea-based missions, Commandos 3: Destination Berlin offers strategic challenges for tactical thinking gamers.

Medal of Honor: Airborne is an intense first-person shooter game from Electronic Arts. Players take on the role of Boyd Travers, a Private First Class in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. Each mission begins with an interactive airdrop behind enemy lines, allowing players to choose their own starting point and drastically changing how each mission plays out. On the ground, realistic weapons are available for use in free roaming FPS environments while photo-realistic characters add to the intensity of this cinematic story-driven game. Battles range from Sicily to Germany as players fight their way through Europe in this historically accurate adventure.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a first-person shooter video game set in a near-future version of the Cold War. Players take on the role of an elite soldier tasked with thwarting Raul Menendez, a diabolical villain who has hijacked US military infrastructure to advance his own agenda and bring the world to the brink of destruction. The game features state-of-the-art technology and next-gen robotics, allowing players to use advanced weapons and equipment in order to save humanity from total annihilation.

Cossacks: The Art of War is an expansion to Cossacks: European Wars that introduces a variety of new features and improvements. Players can now enjoy an improved single player mode with adjustable difficulty, as well as internet play and community features like the ability to view each other's histories and review recorded games. Additionally, there are new units, nations, ships, a map editor, joining forces with the computer and exchanging resources available for players to explore. All these features combined make Cossack: The Art of War an exciting experience for strategy gamers.

Defender of the Crown is an exciting video game set in medieval England after King Richard has been killed. The player takes on the role of a noble knight and must lead their country to peace by laying seige to castles, raiding enemy strongholds, enlisting Robin Hood's help and outwitting the Normans. To win, players must battle their foes both on the battlefield as well as in grand tournaments of chivalry. This game offers hours of entertainment with its thrilling action-packed storyline!

Ryse: Son of Rome is a thrilling action game set in the era of the Roman Empire. Players take on the role of Marius Titus and experience his journey from soldier to general as he leads his troops into battle against enemies both human and supernatural. Through intense combat, exploration, and puzzle solving, players can become legendary heroes who will be remembered for centuries. The game features realistic graphics that bring ancient Rome to life with lush environments, vibrant characters, and authentic weapons. With its gripping story line and intuitive gameplay, Ryse: Son of Rome promises an immersive experience that will keep gamers engaged until the end.

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is a next-generation video game set during World War II. Players assume the role of Matt Baker and Joe Hartsock, two members of the 101st Airborne Division, as they fight to open up "Hell's Highway" during Operation Market-Garden. The game features stunning graphics and sound, cutting edge gameplay mechanics, and an entirely redesigned online multiplayer component for hours of intense squad-based action. With its compelling story and unrivaled authenticity, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is sure to provide an exciting gaming experience for any fan of WWII shooters.

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings is a turn-based strategy game where players move through the Dark Ages and Middle Ages with the goal of dominating the world. Players can choose from five different civilizations (Britons, Franks, Mongols, Saracens, or Japanese) and control 'hero' units such as Richard the Lionheart and Genghis Khan to affect battles on the field. In addition to leading 45 types of battle units such as bowmen and monks into combat, players are able to construct buildings that will help them learn new skills and create resources for their civilizations. With over 50 technologies available for research - including chemistry, ballistics, siege craft and spying - players can advance their civilization into a new age. Other features include a Combat Advisor offering advice on certain strategies in campaigns; up to four wireless multi-player scenarios; Empire Points used to unlock maps & units; etc.

Men of War: Red Tide is the sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS game Men of War. This new story-driven campaign follows Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich and introduces dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons. The game has a stunning mixture of both real-time strategy and third-person action, where players take command of the feared “Black Coats” - an elite combat group specializing in engagements near shorelines during World War II. Across 20+ missions, gamers control tanks, self-propelled guns, armored trains, landing craft, artillery and more as they fight through historic theaters such as Odessa, Sevastopol and Theodosia. Air support options include fighters, bombers and hydroplanes while cruisers, destroyers and gun boats provide naval fire support.

Death to Spies is a video game based on the Soviet counterintelligence service, SMERSH. The player takes on the role of a captain in the 4th department of this organization and must complete various missions during World War II, such as stealing important documents, eliminating enemy officers or high-ranking officials, kidnapping, and sabotage. These missions are based on real historical events and operations that were carried out by military intelligence and counterintelligence forces during the war. Players must use stealth tactics to avoid detection while completing their objectives in an effort to help secure victory for the Red Army. Death to Spies offers players an immersive experience into life behind enemy lines during one of history’s most iconic wars.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a first-person shooter video game in the Red Orchestra series. It features 64-player multiplayer matches, 16-player skirmishes, and customizable characters. Players can use authentic weapons from M16s to AKs, double barrel shotguns and toe popper mines. Helicopters such as Hueys and attack helicopters are also available for combat. The game provides an intense experience with realistic graphics that capture the brutality of the Vietnam War along with additional features like tripwires and tunnels for strategic play. Napalm also makes an appearance in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam adding further authenticity to this captivating gaming experience.

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring is a Real-Time Strategy game based on J.R.R Tolkien's epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. Players can choose to fight as either the forces of good, represented by Frodo and his companions in their quest to destroy the One Ring, or as Sauron's forces of evil intent on seizing control over Middle-earth forever. With massive battles erupting across Middle-earth, players must use strategy and cunning to determine who will ultimately claim victory in this legendary war for power and dominion.

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a popular video game set during the Second World War. Players take on the role of Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin and his brother, as they battle Japanese forces in an attempt to prevent them from dominating the Pacific. The game features real-life historical battles such as Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal, more than 20 authentic WWII weapons, intelligent enemies and a heroic cast that fight alongside you through each level. There are also ten multiplayer levels available for play along with an all-new two-player co-op mode.

Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world with 3D graphics. Players can take on the role of an Orc or Goblin boss, captain of the Human army, or lead the Elven forces into battle. In each campaign players will have to gather an army, upgrade units, find magic artifacts and learn spells as they participate in castle sieges and village defense operations. The story follows General Pfeil's small but experienced army attempting to fight against Ugraum's large horde that has been incited by cruel shamans as part of a dark plot from evil powers. Fantasy Wars offers epic battles with strategic advantages for those who pay attention to detail and cooperate between different types of units using the landscape to their advantage.

Highland Warriors is a strategy video game that takes place in Scotland during the late 13th century. Players take control of either William Wallace or Robert the Bruce as they lead their forces to reclaim Scotland from Edward I, also known as "The Hammer of the Scots". The game follows historical events such as King Kenneth McAlpin's unification of the Picts and Scots into Alba in 843 and Edward I's invasion 400 years later. Players must use strategic tactics to defeat enemy forces and ultimately win freedom for Scotland. With its action-packed gameplay, Highland Warriors provides an immersive experience set within a crucial period of history.

Enemy Front is a video game set in World War II, where players take on the role of a hardened soldier behind Nazi lines. Across multiple years and battles, they must engage in various missions such as skirmishes, espionage assignments and sabotage activities. The ultimate goal is to make it all the way to Berlin and disrupt a secret weapons base that could result in an assured Nazi victory.

Theatre of War is a World War Two real-time strategy game. Players command hundreds of different unit types in five historically accurate campaigns from 1939-1945, including US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish forces. This RTS focuses on realism and detail as well as historical accuracy to challenge players with real world military tactics. It's an immersive experience for any armchair general looking for something more than a click-fest.

Men of War: Vietnam is a tactical strategy video game set during the Vietnam War. It is the successor to Men of War, and brings an immersive experience for players to explore the jungle battles of this historical conflict. Players can take on various roles in each battle, from commanding an entire army or just a single soldier. The game also features realistic environments and weaponry, as well as challenging objectives that test players' decision-making skills. With its attention to detail and strategic depth, Men of War: Vietnam makes for an engaging experience that fans of the series will enjoy.

Men of War: Condemned Heroes is a video game set during World War II on the Eastern Front. Players take command of one of the notorious companies that fought through most of the war, from desperate battles in 1942 in Ukraine to massive operations like Bagration and Magnush bridgehead to attacks on German Altdam and Stettin near the end of the war. The goal is to lead these forces against all odds towards victory.

In Pirates of Black Cove, players take on the role of a pirate and must join, champion, and unite the three different factions: Pirates, Corsairs and Buccaneers. If successful in their mission to bring peace among these factions, they will gain access to powerful hero units that can help them defeat the dreaded Pirates of Black Cove once and for all. The player's success depends on their strength as a pirate - do they have what it takes or are they just a weak land lubber?

War of the Roses is a new IP that transports players back to 15th century England, where two rival branches of Royal House of Plantagenet - house of Lancaster and house of York - fought over ownership of the throne. It's a team-based multiplayer melee combat experience that features authentic weapons like broad swords, long bows and battle-axes. Built on stunning graphics engine, War of the Roses allows for both online multiplayer and single player campaign with progression system from filthy peasant to unstoppable killing machine.