“The Colossus” ship design, as seen above, is one of the most powerful space-faring crafts in the game. As the developers keep putting out new DLCs on an almost monthly basis, Stellaris can hold the mantle of the “Grandest of Grand Strategy games”. Fight in space, on planetary surfaces, and beings from different dimensions in this intense Sci-fi strategy. The real-time fleet battles are beautiful and there are dozens of ship styles for each species as well as varying tech paths that give distinct advantages and superweapons to your mighty fleet. Use your diplomatic savvy to secure resources and build an armada that is feared throughout the galaxy. Battle pirates and monstrous space creatures. As you explore the galaxy around you, you will encounter countless anomalies and random events that keep you sucked into the gameplay. Stellaris places you in a galaxy with dozens of other empires that will be vying for power. Paradox Interactive hit the proverbial nail on the head with their newest project that has been evolving over the past 2 years. From these dazzling bulwarks, you will plan your impossible mission to combat the AI threatening the existence of all life in the galaxy. These planetoid like cities are the heart of Human resistance against the AI. The arks in AI War 2 are the last bastions of humanity in the galaxy. Every battle will be pivotal in ensuring the survival of the Human race and every battle will be fierce. Your intergalactic AI overlords have a near infinite amount of ships and resources. Gorgeous graphics, hours of music, and an intense battle engine make AI War 2 a must have for the Sci-fi strategy fanatics that take their recreation seriously.ĪI War 2 provides close quarter space combat on a colossal scale that is not for the faint of heart. Possibly one of the most moddable strategy games on the market, you will find infinite entertainment value and your biggest problem will be getting away from your computer. The biggest perk to AI War 2 is the moddability aspect. You must fight against overwhelming odds, steal technologies, fortify your small footholds of humanity, and fight an all out war of survival. The game places the player in a galaxy that has been overrun by Artificial Intelligence and Mankind is on the brink of extinction. AI War 2 is the quintessential mixture of grand strategy and real-time strategy gameplay.