Strategy First

Strategy First at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to find out more about Strategy First, the numbers tell a story of a Canadian company that has been active since 1990. They have released 178 titles in total, acting as the publisher for 147 of them and developing 38 directly. Their work spans from the early 1990s through 2025, with a clear shift in output over time. The company was slow to start with only seven games in the 1990s. Production surged in the 2000s to 66 titles and peaked in the 2010s with 94 releases. Activity slowed again in the 2020s, where they have so far published just ten games. Strategy First focuses heavily on PC platforms, having released 177 titles for Microsoft Windows. They also support Mac with 11 games and Linux with eight. Their reach to consoles and mobile is minimal, with only a handful of releases on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and VR headsets. Genre-wise, they are most known for Strategy games with 69 entries, followed by Adventure titles at 53. They also have a strong presence in the Indie, Simulator, and Role-playing categories, though their output in Shooter or Racing genres remains small. Quality varies significantly across their catalog. The average IGDB rating stands at 56.3 out of 100 based on 101 rated titles. This score reflects a broad range of reception. They have nine titles rated as great and 39 as good, but they also carry 44 mixed-rated games and nine that fall into the poor category. Some of their highest-rated works include Supreme Ruler 2010 from 2005 and Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns from 2001. Disciples: Sacred Lands and Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood also appear in the top tier. Recent activity shows they are still publishing new content. Their latest releases include Antinarkomania, Metal Combat, Ghost Master: Resurrection, Select Quiz, and Train Hero between January 2025 and August 2025. These newer titles suggest they continue to operate despite a lower volume of output in the current decade compared to the 2010s peak.

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