SpellForce 2: Dragon Storm

If The Spellforce Universe pack (which included the original and its expansions), seemed like a bit of a commitment, Steam subscribers can now get the sequels for the slightly smaller price of $30.

This is a tempting offer - the game is a skilful blend of resource management strategy game, with hero-equipping RPG dynamics. Hero units take over towns to make more disposable units, which you can then despatch to their deaths.

The games are both worth buying, although the expansion pack doesn't add much to the spellbook (fnar, fnar), and the accents are often atrocious - but if you are interested, I'd really recommend the boxed copy of the Spellforce Universe pack. Although it's a fiver more expensive, this beefier pack is available at online stores for less than the combined price.

Steam offers (don't forget they add VAT) and you get a complete game and two expansions. So if you want value don't go with Steam.