Find your kind of game
Strategy
Mental challenge and problem solving
Explore another motivation
Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong strategy score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Strategy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+5.0
Europa Universalis IV
Core gameplay is deep strategic planning, problem solving, and complex decision-making.
-
+5.0
From Glory To Goo
Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, resource management, and tactical problem solving.
-
+5.0
Just Go
Core gameplay is strategic problem solving, planning, and tactical thinking inherent to Go.
-
+5.0
Perfect Heist 2
High strategic depth with class synergies, deception, and tactical planning required.
-
+5.0
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat.
-
+5.0
The Escapists
High strategic depth requiring planning, resource management, timing, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
Combat and party building require significant strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
Deep mental challenge with mechanics like GRD system, footsies, and combo planning.
-
+5.0
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising
High mental challenge requiring tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving
-
+5.0
FINAL FANTASY VI
Turn-based combat and party customization require planning, problem solving, and tactical thinking.
-
+5.0
Dota 2
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay requiring planning, coordination, and problem-solving.
-
+5.0
dotAGE
High mental challenge with resource management, planning, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Endless ATC
Requires planning, problem solving, and strategic thinking to manage traffic and avoid conflicts.
-
+5.0
Football Coach: College Dynasty
High emphasis on strategic thinking in recruiting, playcalling, and team management with complex decision-making.
-
+5.0
Master of Orion 2
Core gameplay is deep strategic planning and tactical problem solving.
-
+5.0
Minimalist Tower Defense
High emphasis on strategic planning, resource allocation, tower placement, and adapting to enemy waves and weather…
-
+5.0
Original War
High mental challenge with complex resource management, tactical combat, and planning.
-
+5.0
SteamWorld Heist
Core gameplay is tactical turn-based combat requiring planning, positioning, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Arco
Combat requires tactical planning, spatial reasoning, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Armoured Commander II
Heavy emphasis on tactical decision-making, resource management, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Combat and gameplay require tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving.
-
+5.0
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™
Core gameplay revolves around tactical planning, resource management, and countering opponents.
-
+5.0
Creeper World: Anniversary Edition
Core gameplay revolves around strategic resource management, positioning, and planning.
-
+5.0
DoDonPachi Resurrection
Complex scoring, route selection, and timing require analytical thinking and strategic planning.
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of strategy, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.
