Experience magic, monsters, and mayhem in the best fantasy war games you can play in 2015!

Sometimes, all a war game needs is a little magic. Like, spells-that-can-turn-you-inside-out kind of magic. Or fire-breathing dragons that can turn soldiers into armies of burnt matchsticks.

You have to admit, fantasy does bring spice to war gaming. Listed here, then, are the 11 Best Fantasy War Games to Play in 2015 – fantasy games set in medieval worlds filled with elves, orcs, demons, and all those things that’ll make the Tolkien in you smile.

11. Warlock: Master of the Arcane

Love Civilization but feel the series doesn’t have enough vampires, pointy ears, and fireballs? You’ll have a blast with Warlock: Master of the Arcane.

This 4X turn-based strategy has you assuming the role of a Great Mage (each representing human, undead, monster races) as they lead their civilization to victory. You explore and expand your empire in the starting land of Ardania. Eventually, however, you’ll be able to travel between dimensions called the Underworlds, giving you access to new areas.

As expected, various elements come into play, like economy, diplomacy, religion, more. Magic can be researched, giving you a host of powerful spells with which to turn your rivals’ armies into dust. Heroes level up, equip special items, and embark on quests. And, true to the genre, there is more than one way to win the game.

Few fantasy games are this addicting!