Free Online Strategy Games

Strategy games have been around for ages, and will be around undoubtedly until the end of the world. Some of the best PC strategy games on the market include Age of Empires III, the brand-new Medieval II: Total War, and Civilization IV. Unfortunately, there is one problem with these otherwise fantastic games - They cost money.

What if you're in the mood for a good strategy game, but NOT in the mood to spend money? Well, look no further. Here are some free online strategy games that you should check out.

WarOnline.Net

WarOnline.Net is the product of Australian programmer and game designer Alex Fiedler. It allows players to engage in three types of play: Battles, Duels and Campaigns (B/D/C). According to the website, "A battle is a short two or four player game. A campaign is a larger and longer ten to forty player game. A duel is a two player campaign." The game allows you to set formations and battle plans, and then watch as your armies do battle. To play, cookies must be enabled on your computer. You'll also need Flash Player version 5 or better and Internet Explorer 5 or better. Though, the website now indicates that Firefox and Mozilla will also work.

Cirondo

The brainchild of Andi and Angus Wright, Cirondo is a game that's as challenging as chess, but as simple as checkers. According to the Cirondo website, the object of the game is "to conquer the galaxy by eliminating your opponent from the board." This is achieved by "a vast array of strategies using your Moons, Planets and Solar Systems (known collectively as Stellar) to skilfully attack opponents." The game was developed in 1991 as a tabletop board game, but has now come to the Internet. It is one of the more popular and award-winning games in the United Kingdom, and is now taking the European continent by storm. It's due to come to the States soon. In the meantime, you can enjoy it online.

Starport: Galactic Empires

If you want to captain a starship in a galaxy full of intrigue and strategy, Starport: Galactic Empires is for you. For a free online strategy game, the graphics are impressive. And the fun value is high. You can team up with others or just solo it. Exploration, hunting for treasure, and the pursuit of fame are all part of the mix. You can't go wrong with this online strategy game.

Earth 2025

Tens of thousands of fans can't be wrong, can they? Earth 2025 is an immersive, addictive game of international technology, intrigue, and conflict in which you try to rise to the top through war, diplomacy, trade or a combination thereof. You compete with and interact with thousands of others in a highly entertaining environment. Best of all...it's free. So, if you're looking for a free online strategy game, check this one out.

Mech Crusaders

If you want to control an army of mechanized robots and androids, then "Mech Crusaders" is for you. This free online strategy game allows you to play right in your browser with no downloads. There are no pop-up advertisements and no plug-ins. And, it's free. According to the website, the game is "designed so that even if you only have an hour or so a day spare you can still compete, unlike other games where you have to play 24 hours a day to be at the top!"

The game requires no fees, only registration. So, check it out.

Well, the above options should get you started. If you love online strategy games - especially when they're free - check out the above, and let us know how you like them.