From gripping and beautiful indie titles to a return to form of some of the most prolific developers of the genres, there have been a great many strategy and tactics games this year. I do not claim to have played them all,

Sometimes twitchy video game genres, such as fighting games and shmups, don't provide the kind of challenge you crave. Fast-paced, action-focused titles have their place, but now and then you need the exhilaration and accomplishment that comes from conquering foes with impeccable planning. That's when strategy and tactics games prove appealing.

We wrap up our year-end games coverage with the best Xbox games of 2024, starring Indiana Jones and a bunch of other stuff too.

Let's explore a quick recap of 2024's best esports moments and find out which titles had the top ten esports scenes this year.