In Depth Strategy Games

Rise of Nations is the real time version of Civ

The Civ series of games are actually relatively quite simple and accessable. If you want to progress to something with more depth and complexity, I suggest any of the following:


Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun

War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition

AGEOD's American Civil War: The Blue and the Grey,

Napoleon's Campaigns,

Birth of America II,

Rise of Prussia.

Forge of Freedom

Crown of Glory: Emperor's Edition

Gary Grigsby's War Between the States

Space Empires IV Deluxe

Medieval Total War 2 is a great game.

I looked at all those games and thanks for posting but with the previous post what game would you recomendbarkul

I like all of them but they are definitely niche games. I won't make a specific recommnedation as I have no idea what aspects of a game are the ones that are compelling to you and provide you with enjoyment. Some have demos, give those a try and see what you think.

Rise of Nations is the real time version of Civ

Baranga

Another vote for Rise of Nations

Also: Galactic Civilizations II

If you want something really different: Armageddon Empires