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Popular, well-rated games with a strong strategy score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Strategy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Lichess
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Requires planning and problem solving around time management, NPC schedules, and mask abilities.
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+5.0
Bloons TD 6
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Slay the Spire
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Counter-Strike: Source
High emphasis on tactical planning, team coordination, and mental challenge.
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+5.0
Oxygen Not Included
Requires complex planning, problem solving, and strategic resource management.
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+5.0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning, resource management, and tactical execution.
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Overwatch
High strategic depth with team composition, counter-picking, map control, and timing of abilities critical to success.
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Complex tactical combat and problem solving are core gameplay elements.
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+5.0
Age of Empires II (Retired)
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Inscryption
Requires deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving in card battles and puzzle elements.
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+5.0
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Chaos Zero Nightmare
Requires complex planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making in deck building and combat.
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+5.0
Hearthstone
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, deck construction, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
StarCraft
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, resource management, and tactical execution.
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+5.0
Dyson Sphere Program
High mental challenge involving planning, problem solving, and strategic resource management.
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+5.0
Project Zomboid
High mental challenge requiring planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Kerbal Space Program
Requires careful planning, problem solving, and strategic thinking for missions.
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+5.0
ELDEN RING
Players must use careful planning, pattern recognition, and tactical thinking to overcome challenges.
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+5.0
Hades II
Requires planning, build optimization, and tactical combat decisions.
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+5.0
Kenshi
Requires planning, resource management, tactical combat, and strategic decision-making.
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