Strategic games are simulations in which the players’ use their decision-making skills that effect the a game’s outcome. This is a video game genre that focuses on skillful thinking and planning to achieve victory over one’s opponent. Almost all strategy games require internal decision tree-style thinking, and typically very high situational awareness.

These games emphasizes strategic, tactical, and sometimes logistical challenges. Many games also offer economic challenges and exploration. They are generally categorized into four sub-types, depending on whether the game is turn-based or real-time, and whether the game focuses on strategy or tactics.