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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
FIFA 18
The game requires tactical thinking, planning, and problem solving in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
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+5.0
Across the Obelisk
High strategic depth with deckbuilding, positioning, resource management, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Age of Wonders III
High strategic depth in tactical combat, empire management, and race/class/spell combinations.
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+5.0
Arena of Valor
High strategic depth in drafting, role selection, and in-match tactics.
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+5.0
ARMA: Cold War Assault
Strong emphasis on tactical planning, squad command, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
Players engage in tactical planning in multiplayer and zombies, including loadout choices and map control.
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+4.0
Cardboard Town
Strong emphasis on strategic planning, resource management, and problem solving.
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+4.0
CD 2: Trap Master
Strong strategic and tactical gameplay involving deck building, trap placement, and resource management.
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+5.0
Chess.com
Chess is a deeply strategic game requiring planning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
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+5.0
Cultist Simulator
Requires careful planning, resource management, and problem solving to succeed.
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+4.0
Darwinia
Strong emphasis on tactical decision-making, resource management, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Dicealot
Requires planning, probability assessment, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Dota 2
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay requiring planning, coordination, and problem-solving.
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+4.0
Enlisted
Requires tactical planning, squad management, and strategic use of terrain and resources.
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+4.0
HD Poker: Texas Hold'em
Poker requires strategic thinking, bluffing, and decision-making under uncertainty.
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+4.0
Hero of Fate
Requires planning party composition, skill synergies, and tactical decisions during combat and event choices.
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+4.0
InfraSpace
Requires planning and problem solving for traffic flow, resource distribution, and city layout.
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+4.0
Into the Radius 2
Players must plan loadouts, manage resources, and use tactical thinking in combat and exploration.
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+5.0
Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire
Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, problem solving, and tactical execution.
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+5.0
La-Mulana
Requires extensive planning, logical reasoning, and puzzle-solving strategies.
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+4.0
Mana Spark
Combat and item use require planning, timing, and tactical thinking; players must devise strategies to succeed.
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+5.0
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Complex strategic depth in team building, assist selection, combo execution, and match tactics.
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+5.0
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
High mental challenge with tactical positioning, mech build optimization, team coordination, and heat management.
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+4.0
Mini Settlers
Requires planning, problem solving, and optimization of resource flows and layouts.
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