Strategy browser games
Venetians - Merchant's Dynasty
Venetians - Merchant's Dynasty is all about improving your village, mostly expanding it. Game is called Venetians in English, but in German it's Venezianer. Mostly german players so you can counter a lot of pages written in german, like forum. Lots of premium purchase notifications, but there are some ways you can get some premium content without spending a dime (contest, invite friends, etc). Explore the world, conquer and advance your territory. Your production per day depends on the building levels you have.
(14 votes, average: 3.86 out of 5)
Shadowmere Tales
Shadowmere Tales is a fantasy themed kingdom management, magic and war game. Play solo or join an alliance of other players. A crazy amount of rules and content to learn makes it difficult for new players, but also exceptionally rewarding if you stick with it. Aimed at the thoughtful gamer who likes a challenge as opposed to being spoon-fed. Very limited graphics. Entirely free to play. As at July 2015 in permanent Beta. Players are invited to suggest and discuss the game development, which is continuous. Game has a long history of prior versions dating back to the late 90s, past players may recognize it as just Shadowmere or loosely, as Forgotten Worlds.
(14 votes, average: 4.64 out of 5)
e-sim
e-sim is a free strategic browser game about economical and political life. First you must choose your server with each having various attributes. Basically it's a modern world with every-day action. Enter a job market to find a job or start your own business. Train your stats and equip items. You can also create your own newspaper. Enter the market to buy/sell and make a profit. You can enter stock market after level 7. The state statistics gives you a clue which country has the most citizens.
(14 votes, average: 2.14 out of 5)
Courthoops
An Online Simulation Basketball Website where you can Manage a Team, Develop Players, Play Against Friends, and Create a Legacy.
(14 votes, average: 3.86 out of 5)
Pit of War
Pit of War is a gladiator focused browser-based role playing game. Items are very brutal looking. In-game starting tutorial is nicely done, gives you the knowledge about features in just few minutes. Equip your items and battle in arena for experience, gold and other loot. Main features are Gladiator Stable, Arena, Tavern, Blacksmith, Black Market, Temple, Slave Market and Bank. You can train your skill-tree just the way you want. Skip those skills that you don't like. Ranking is level-based. Fighting strategy system available so you can choose your fighting style in battles.
(14 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5)
Pirates Glory
Pirates Glory is an online roleplaying game and allows you to be a part of pirates life. By creating a new fleet you must select a fleet name and add ships into your new fleet. After you've created a fleet you'll be able to take a look at the map and send your fleet to destination that you've picked out. Before sending your fleet to other countries you should consider the sailing time. Market offers you an opportunity to purchase/sell resources.
(14 votes, average: 4.14 out of 5)
xNova Online
xNova Online is Sci-Fi browser game. You find yourself in a galaxy filled with various planets. Construct your buildings for resources, research technologies and create your army. xNova was released in 2014 and has a very good and modern looking theme. Many different types of ships as well as defense units available. Game is still in beta, meaning bugs may occur and some features could be still in development.
(14 votes, average: 3.36 out of 5)
AgeOfSpace
AgeOfSpace is a free strategy multiplayer browser game set in science fiction universe. The main aim is to expand to be able to dominate other galaxies. Make sure to build buildings, ships, defenses and new technologies. Allies are important and it's advisable to contact nearby players and alliances. Keep in mind that all research is essential to the development of your empire. Farming is an action where a player raids other players with weak defenses/fleets and a lot of resources. Try to avoid farming by having as little excess resources as possible. Build defenses, complete missions and explore the galaxy.
(14 votes, average: 4.21 out of 5)
Battle Space
Battle Space is a browser-based text game set in space. You aim is to expand to reach the top. The first mission is constructing a research lab. It's necessary to unlock new ships and projects. Once your mission is over, report the quest and earn rewards. Mother planet is called Terrene and you can do research on Terrene Foundations. As you progress, you can build weapons laboratory, defense system, ship factory, and so on. Headquarters section allows you to explore galaxies, organize fleets and deploy ships.
(14 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5)
War of Houses
War of Houses is a medieval text-based browser game. Work out in the gym to increase your defence, focus, skill and power. Earn Dragon Eggs to spend them on Determination Refill, IQ, Energy Refill, Confidence and others. You can commit crimes such as mugging, murder, searching for money, blackmailing, satanic rituals and much more. Sign up for various courses to gain stats. Attacking is a great way to get more experience. You can purchase a House, become the Lord Commander and go to the war with other Houses. Get a job, earn a lot of money, fight with other players and earn all the glory.
(14 votes, average: 3.5 out of 5)
Tribal Wars
Tribal Wars is a text-based browser game set in the Middle Ages. At the beginning you will have a small village and your goal is to create this village into a huge empire. Try to grow and develop your territory, although it won't be easy because all the other players have the same goal. Be the best and defend yourself from enemies. You should also join a tribe so you could get help through tough times. Conquer the world.
(13 votes, average: 3.31 out of 5)
New 1000 AD
New 1000 AD is a strategy game with turn-based battle system. Game theme is set in the middle ages. This is a game where playing as a lone wolf will not get you far. Join alliances and bond with other players to ensure faster progress throughout the game. Discover new strategies, trade for profit and outmaneuver your opponents in battles. You may choose between a Standard game and a Blitz game.
(13 votes, average: 4.77 out of 5)
O-WN
O-WN is a multiplayer strategy browser game with sci-fi fantasy universe and space adventures. Humanity abandoned planet earth and your main task is to create a new home for humanity. Explore the Solar system, choose a planet and build your own colony. As soon as you have occupied the planet, you can construct buildings, research new technologies and grow your colony. Additional features are gathering resources, creating a fleet, fighting your enemies and expanding your empire to other planets. You should also become a member of an alliance to team up with your friends, protect yourself and create complex strategies.
(13 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Mafia War
In Mafia War you run your own mafia empire in a multiplayer world where you can work together with your family! Participate in wars against other families and fight for more cartel areas to sell more and more drugs! Or just get into fights against the thousands of other players in PvP battles, stealing their cash and meth!
(13 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)
ANNO1777
ANNO1777 is a strategy browser game about building your empire. Under Goods section you can purchase useful items like clothes, weapons and even machines. Real Estate gives you a chance to rent a house. Keep an eye on the financial market where you can follow statistics about selling and buying. Fighting section gives you a list of players to attack. Work in companies to earn some money or start your own business. Collect bonuses and reach various rankings.
(13 votes, average: 4.54 out of 5)
Sparta: War of Empires
Sparta: War of Empires is an empire building RPG, meaning you are in constant progress with your own city. As in every empire type game, there are resources you need to gather to advance your city: Timber, Grain and Bronze. Create buildings to generate faster resource income. Train your warriors to create a deadly army. Warriors also require resources to exist. Upgrade buildings and if you do not have buildings then build them, pretty straight forward. Your resources can be traded and sold to friends and allies.
(13 votes, average: 3.23 out of 5)
Cluster Hack
Cluster Hack is hacking themed MMOG. Improve your character by gaining experience and upgrading your computer system. Winning clusters is the most important method to level up and gain resources. Hacking other players and stealing data can also be rewarding. Create scripts from files and some scripts can be uploaded to clusters for various bonuses. Highscore list can help you promote your website if you have one. Highscore is calculated using your PVP-, Cluster-, Hacking points. You are limited with Action Points so choose your moves carefully, for example even selling your loot costs AP.
(13 votes, average: 3.92 out of 5)
eDominations
eDominations is a strategy MMO playable via any browser. Game itself is trying to mirror actual real-life political, economy and military structures. As you play, your economic, strategic and diplomacy skills are being tested. Start building your homeland, defend it from other players who are trying to take you down. Progress your economy to create a monopoly. Complete missions to gain stats, experience and resources. eDominations is quite a new game and also supports mobile devices.
(13 votes, average: 3.31 out of 5)
Tribal Wars 2
Tribal Wars 2 is a medieval strategy browser game. It is supposedly a Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) war game. You have to manage your own castle and focus on strategy. Real time Player vs Player option. A mobile app of this game is announced. It is a sequel to the normal Tribal Wars game which was a huge success so much is expected from this second game. Lot's of interesting quests and fancy design with rich features. Beginners will be guided by a tutorial to fully understand the game.
(13 votes, average: 2.69 out of 5)
Torpia
Torpia is a browser based game involving strategy. Manage your troops, create buildings and upgrade them. Different resources like stone, wood, food, iron. Attack nearby villages and manage your army so they could defend your own village. You can trade your resources with caravans. Caravan is led by one of your explorers, who makes sure your traders don't keep your goods for themselves.
(13 votes, average: 4.77 out of 5)