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Mental challenge and problem solving
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Strategy + Growth
A strong dose of strategy and growth in the same game.
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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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+5.0
Baba Is You
High mental challenge requiring logical reasoning, planning, and strategic manipulation of rules.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Requires planning, resource management, and tactical combat decisions.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
Core gameplay revolves around complex mental challenges, tactical planning, and problem solving with many interacting…
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+5.0
Counter-Strike 2
Strong emphasis on tactical planning, teamwork, and mental challenge.
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+5.0
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, resource management, and tactical problem solving.
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+5.0
UFC Undisputed 3
Requires mental challenge, planning, and tactical decision-making in striking, grappling, and career management.
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+5.0
Mindustry
Requires complex planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making in both factory building and combat.
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+5.0
The Farmer Was Replaced
Players must plan and optimize code and farm layouts, solving complex problems and puzzles.
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+5.0
Patrick's Parabox
High mental challenge requiring logical reasoning, planning, and strategic thinking to solve complex recursive puzzles.
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+5.0
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
Core gameplay is highly strategic, requiring advanced problem solving and multi-dimensional planning.
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+5.0
League of Legends
High strategic depth involving planning, coordination, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Tekken 3
Requires deep strategic thinking including timing, positioning, counters, and matchup knowledge.
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+5.0
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Requires careful planning, problem solving, and adapting strategies to manage abnormalities.
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+5.0
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Company of Heroes
Core gameplay revolves around tactical positioning, resource management, and strategic planning.
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+5.0
Dwarf Fortress
High mental challenge with planning, problem solving, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
Complex tactical combat requiring planning, exploiting weaknesses, buff/debuff management, and skill timing
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+5.0
Arma 3
High emphasis on tactical planning, situational awareness, and problem solving in combat and mission design.
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+5.0
Poly Bridge 2
Requires careful planning, problem solving, and optimization of bridge designs.
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+5.0
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Tactical planning, positioning, and team coordination are essential; game rewards strategic thinking.
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+5.0
Age of Empires
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning and tactical problem solving.
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