2008 : Best PC Games

Here are some of the greatest computer games for 2008:
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Civilization 4: Colonization
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Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir
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Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor
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Sins of a Solar Empire
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Spore
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Europa Universalis: Rome
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Europa Universalis: Rome

Rome Vae Victus is another complex territorial strategy game with EU engine, but taking place in the ancient times, when Rome empire ruled the Mediterranean. 

Here are all descriptive screenshots for Europa Universalis: Rome game.

19 Similar Games. Games like Europa Europa Universalis: Rome:

1. Europa Universalis. (2000)
2. Europa Universalis 2. (2001)
3. Europa Universalis 3. (2007) 
4. Europa Universalis 4. (2013)
5. Chariots of War. (2003) 
6. Victoria 2. (2010)
7. Crusader Kings 2. (2012) 
8. Stronghold: Crusader. (2002)
9. Stronghold 2. (2005) 
10. Hearts of Iron. (2002)
11. Knights of Honor. (2004)
12. Medieval: Total War. (2006) 
13. Anno 1701. (2006) 
14. Reign: Conflict of Nations. (2006) 
15. Celtic Kings: Rage of War. (2002)  
16. Rising Kingdoms. (2005)    
17. Empire Earth.  (2001)
18. Dominions 4. (2014)  
19. Great Invasions. (2006) 

Sins of a Solar Empire - Planets Screen

Sins of a Solar Empire PC Game - More explanation screenshots

Sins of a Solar Empire is a rare creation and most similar to it games are matched by Genre. It is played in a few hours combat mission, where we expand from one planet to whole galaxy in a manner like a Starcraft game, rather than Master of Orion game. The game is a worthy one and can bring some exciting 1-2 weeks.

Here is the planets screen. To the right we can watch how many resources a planet brings, and to the left  there is a quick access to all planets, their orbital constructions and fleets.

Game Data:
Name: Sins of a Solar Empire
Type: Real Time Strategy (RTS)
Genre: Space 
Year of Release: 2008
Platform: PC/Windows - More Info

18 Similar Games. Games like Sins of a Solar Empire:

1. Imperium Galactica 2. (2000) 
2. Nexus: The Jupiter Incident. (2004)  
3. Armada 2526. (2009)
4. Haegemonia: Legions of Iron. (2002)
5. Sword of the Stars. (2006)
6. Lost Empire. (2007)
7. Star Wars: Empire at War. (2007) 
8. Endless Space. (2012)
9. Master of Orion 2. (1996)
10. Space Empires 5. (2000)
11. Galactic Civilizations. (2006)
12. Ascendancy. (1995)
13. Distant Worlds. (2010)
14. Star Wars: Rebellion. (1998)
15. Star Trek: Birth of the Federation. (1999)
16. Pax Imperia: Eminent Domain. (1997)
17. Civilization: Beyond Earth. (2014)
18. Endless Legend. (2014) 

Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor - Industrial Planet

Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor Expansion - More screenshots

Here is an excellent planet for an industrial giant. There is one +200% and two +100% industry bonus there. A few more factories  and we a set for fast ship construction. Also this planet have a food bonus, a morale bonus(Wellness Falls) and an influence bonus, which additionally help the planet to sustain better.

Game Data:
Name: Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor
Type: Turn Based Strategy (TBS)
Genre: Space 
Year of Release: 2008
Platform: PC/Windows - More Info

24 Similar Games. Games like Galactic Civilizations 2: Twilight of the Arnor:

1. Galactic Civilizations. (2003) 
2. Galactic Civilizations 2 (2006) 
3. Galactic Civilizations 2: Dark Avatar. (2007)  
4. Master of Orion 2. (1996)
5. Space Empires 4. (2000)
6. Ascendancy. (1995)
7. Distant Worlds. (2010)
8. Star Wars: Rebellion. (1998)
9. Sins of a Solar Empire. (2008) 
10. Nexus: The Jupiter Incident. (2004)  
11. Armada 2526. (2009)
12. Haegemonia: Legions of Iron. (2002)
13. Sword of the Stars. (2006)
14. Lost Empire. (2007)
15. Star Wars: Empire at War. (2007) 
16. Endless Space. (2012)
17. Imperium Galactica 2. (2000)
18. Star Trek: Birth of the Federation. (1999)
19. Pax Imperia: Eminent Domain. (1997)
20. Civilization 4: Dune Wars. (2009)
21. Civilization 4: Planetfall. (2006) 
22. Civilization: Beyond Earth. (2014)
23. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. (1999) 
24. Endless Legend. (2014)

Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir - Yushai Combat

Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir 2 PC Game - More screenshots

Storm of Zehir is the first expansion for Neverwinter Nights 2. The game is played on a very cool overall map with cities, trade and random encounters. Here is a random encounter fight against Yushai creatures. Almost everyone have switched melee weapons with fire, cold and acid damage.

Game Data:
Name: Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir
Type: Role Playing Game (RPG)
Genre: Fantasy
Platform: PC/Windows - More Info
Year of Release: 2008

22 Similar Games. Games like Neverwinter Nights 2:

1. Neverwinter Nights. (2002) 
2. Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark. (2003)  
3. Neverwinter Nights 2. (2006) 
4. Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate. (2009) 
5. Pillars of Eternity. (2015)
6. Dungeon Siege 2. (2005)
7. Icewind Dale 2. (2002)  
8. Baldur's Gate 2: Throne of Bhaal. (2001)
9. Planescape: Torment. (1999)
10. Arcanum. (2001)  
11. Beyond Divinity. (2004)  
12. Torment: Tides of Numenera. (2015)  
13.  Avadon: The Black Fortress. (2011)
14. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. (2003)
15. Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel. (2001)
16. Serpent in the Staglands. (2015) 
17. Lands of Lore. (1993)
18. Sacred. (2004) 
19. Diablo 2. (2000)  
20. Dragon Age. (2009) 
21. World of Warcraft  (2004)

Spore - Space Exploration

Spore PC Game - More explanation screenshots

Spore is a very amusing game, where we must develop from a single cell organism to a space race. It combines arcade, first person and strategy elements, for the different stages of development.

This is the map, when our already intelligent society master the arts of space travel.  There we meet with another societies evolved from a single cell.

Game Data:
Name: Spore
Type: Live Simulator,  Real Time Strategy,  Adventure,  Arcade,  Action,
Genre: Ancient -  Space
Year of Release: 2008
Platform: PC/Windows - More Info

6 Similar Games. Games like Spore:

1. Spore: Galactic Adventures.  (2011)
2. Darkspore. (2011)
3. The Sims. (2000)
4. Craft The World. (2013)  
5. Cultures 2. (2002)
6. Minecraft. (2009)