The best strategy games for Xbox Series X|S

Inscryption
An unsettling deckbuilder with puzzles and secrets hiding beneath the surface.
Balatro
Create powerful synergies and absurdly high scores in this poker-inspired roguelike deckbuilder.
Dorfromantik
Combine colorful tiles to expand your village landscape and reach new biomes.
Wingspan
Attract beautiful birds and combine their strengths to create the best wildlife preserves.
Humanity
An offbeat puzzle game about a dog commanding massive crowds of people to their goal.
Monster Train
Create strategic, powerful decks to push back against the forces of heaven.
SteamWorld Heist II
Position your steampunk crew and orchestrate ricochet action in turn-based battles.
Monster Train 2
Angels and demons become allies in this revamped roguelike deckbuilding train-riding feast.
Shogun Showdown
Carefully position yourself and time attacks to survive these roguelike combat encounters.
Islanders
Place buildings on peaceful islands and score points based on their surroundings.
Islanders: New Shores
Create tranquil, organic cities by following intuitive building placement rules.
Signs of the Sojourner
Trade cards to reshape your ability to connect with disparate characters.

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