Top 5 Strategy Games for iOS and Android

No matter which period throughout human history you examine, one of the constants of each culture is the incorporation of games for pleasure, competition and education. Games have been discovered by historians dating back to as far as 2500 BC, showing that this type of social interaction has been instrumental in shaping our existence from the very beginning.

Games come in a myriad of different flavors, ranging from single person activities to those that can span nations. With the introduction of modern technology in the last century, games have evolved into something truly spectacular, with whole worlds being created for the enjoyment of millions of people. In addition, the rise in popularity of mobile computing devices has provided the opportunity for people to bring their favorite gaming pastimes with them wherever they go.

One specific category of games has benefited greatly from the ability to play them on hand-held devices: strategy games. Strategy games provide a unique opportunity for developers to provide not only interesting challenges, but also the chance to enhance them with eye-catching graphics and immersive sound. Following are some of the best strategy games that are currently available for both Android and iOS mobile devices.

Plague Inc.

Plague Inc. is touted as one of the most popular strategy games currently available for both Android and iOS users, as well as being a nominee for IGN?s 2012 Best Overall Strategy Game award. Plague Inc. continues its run of popularity with over two million downloads, marking it as the 15th most downloaded paid game on the iOS market.

The object of the game is simple in its overall goal, as well as providing a challenge in accomplishing it. Your character is ?Patient Zero,? tasked with spreading a deadly virus around the world, all while staying just ahead of the efforts to provide a cure. While the premise for the game may seem a bit macabre, you can enjoy hours upon hours of harmless fun.

Plague Inc is available from the Google Play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miniclip.plagueinc&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taW5pY2xpcC5wbGFndWVpbmMiXQ..) and at the Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plague-inc./id525818839?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2).

Backgammon Free

Our second offering steers us toward a mobile computing rendition of the famous boardgame, Backgammon. Backgammon Free provides many different challenges, with five levels of difficulty, a strong AI opponent and multiple boards and piece sets. This game is perfect for those looking to go head-to-head with friends or family, as well as providing an engaging activity to enjoy on your own.

Backgammon Free is available from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.backgammonfree&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInVrLmNvLmFpZmFjdG9yeS5iYWNrZ2FtbW9uZnJlZSJd) and the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/app/backgammon-free/id335445524?mt=8).

Mahjong

Another rendition of a popular and storied strategy game, which can be found for Android and iOS users, is Mahjong. Mahjong is similar in ways to solitaire, in that the goal of the game is to match up identical tiles to remove them from the board. Mahjong features over 80 different boards to play on, as well as varying levels of skill.

Versions of Mahjong can be found at the Google Play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nix.game.mahjong&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uaXguZ2FtZS5tYWhqb25nIl0.), as well as in the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mahjong-unlimited-hd/id434781441?mt=8) for iPad and iPhone users.

Great Little War Game

If your strategy gaming needs reach to the popular goal of conquering the world, Great Little War Game provides a 3D platform that gives you the opportunity to go head to head with other players in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Battle your enemies on land, air or sea, making tactical use of different terrain features and variables. GLWG also provides multiple skill levels, a wide variety of different unit types and multiple play modes for different gaming experiences.

GLWG can be found in the Google Play store for both Android and iOS users at http://www.rubicondev.com/glwg/.

Little Commander- WWII TD

Rounding out our list of some of the most popular strategy games available on Android and iOS is Little Commander- WWII TD. Little Commander is a cartoon-style tower defense game that allows you to control your armies in a World War II setting. Virtually every aspect of the game is customizable, allowing for a unique gaming experience each time it is played.

Little Commander- WWII TD is available on both Android and iOS by visiting http://www.heyzap.com/game/little-commander-wwii-td.

If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to pass your free time, as well as a way to exercise your brain in the process, finding a great strategy game can go a long way towards satisfying both goals. With technology ever advancing, be sure to keep an eye out for better and more sophisticated games as time progresses.

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