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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
Tactical Breach Wizards
Core gameplay involves deep tactical planning, problem solving, and optimizing turn-based combat.
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+5.0
Arknights
Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, and tactical combat decisions.
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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
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Heavy emphasis on strategic resource management, planning, and decision-making throughout gameplay.
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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
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Core gameplay revolves around mental challenge, problem solving, and tactical 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
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Tactical squad commands and positioning require strategic thinking and planning.
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+5.0
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
Transistor
Combat and skill customization require significant strategic thinking and planning.
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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
Crusader Kings II
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay requiring planning, diplomacy, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Epic Arena
Core gameplay is strategic turn-based tactics requiring planning, reasoning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Against the Storm
High mental challenge with complex resource management, planning, and adapting to changing conditions.
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+5.0
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Core gameplay revolves around strategic tower placement, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
OpenTTD
Requires deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving.
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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
Stronghold HD (2012)
Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
High emphasis on strategic planning, resource management, unit counters, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
High strategic depth in planning missions, managing resources, and adapting tactics.
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