Leading vast armies, or performing guerrillla warfare, here are the 25 best military strategy games to play on your PC right now

Games where you are given control of a millitary force to battle often againts enemy forces have been around since the inception of gaming. They combine the best aspects of gaming, the feeling of control, of power and the ability to prevail against stronger forces through the use of clever strategy.

Let's look at the best 25 millitary strategy games.

25) Europa Universalis 4

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Europa Universalis 4 is a game where you can choose any nation to play as, starting in the renaissance, up until the early 1800s. Just pick a country and see what kind of alternate history you can conjure up.

While the combat is not as deep and detailed as other games on this list, the economics and political aspect makes up for it. Betraying your allies or creating a vast continent spanning empire, all is possible in Europa Universalis 4.

Changing the destiny of the world, all up to you.

Fighting for the independence of the USA, just one event out of thousands.