Steam Summer Sale Shows Strategy Games Are Competing With Backlogs, Not Just New Releases
The Steam Summer Sale highlights that strategy game players face immense competition not just from new releases but also from their existing backlogs. New strategy titles must offer a clear, compelling problem for players to solve and demonstrate unique system relationships to stand out amidst a mature market with deep discounts. Games like Mandate Order need to articulate why their specific blend of city-building, war, and management systems is worth the significant time investment required.
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