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Mental challenge and problem solving
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Strategy + Competence
A strong dose of strategy and competence in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Primordialis
Players must plan and problem-solve to build effective creatures and survive challenging encounters.
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+4.0
Retail Hell
Requires planning, resource allocation, and problem solving under pressure.
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+4.0
Touhou Mystery Reel
Requires planning attack timing, counters, and exploration of boss weaknesses; strategic thinking rewarded.
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+4.0
Cut the Rope 2
Requires planning and logical thinking to time cuts and use helpers effectively to solve puzzles.
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+4.0
Riven
Requires logical reasoning, puzzle solving, and planning to progress.
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+4.0
20XX
Players must plan upgrade choices, boss order, and combat tactics to succeed, requiring analytical thinking.
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
Campaign choices, multiplayer tactics, and zombies strategies require planning and problem solving.
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+4.0
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Combat and exploration require tactical thinking, resource management, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Dungeons of Blood and Dream
Players must plan ring placements, spell usage, and combat tactics to succeed.
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+4.0
Dunjungle
Players must plan builds, weapon combos, and combat tactics; boss fights require pattern recognition.
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+4.0
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Encourages strategic thinking, but some mechanics feel overly complicated.
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+4.0
KNIGHTS
Requires planning multiple moves ahead and problem solving to complete puzzles.
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+4.0
MageQuit
Drafting, spell combos, positioning, and timing require strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Metel - Horror Escape
Requires logical thinking, planning, and problem solving to avoid detection and solve puzzles.
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+4.0
Mini Airways - ATC simulator
Strong emphasis on planning, problem solving, and managing complex traffic scenarios.
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+4.0
Potato Flowers in Full Bloom
Combat and dungeon navigation require planning, resource management, and problem solving; players must adapt tactics to…
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+4.0
Smithworks
Requires planning, problem solving, and efficient task management.
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+4.0
That's not my Neighbor
Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem-solving to identify impostors and manage resources.
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+4.0
Tormented Souls
Requires mental challenge in puzzle solving, resource management, and combat tactics.
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+4.0
Ugly
Puzzles require logical reasoning, planning, and creative problem solving.
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+4.0
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Requires tactical thinking, team coordination, and problem solving to manage enemy types, positioning, and resource use.
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+4.0
Worms Revolution
Strong strategic elements in positioning, weapon choice, and use of worm classes.
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+4.0
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
Complex fighting mechanics require planning, timing, and tactical decision-making.
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+4.0
Day of Defeat
Strong strategic elements in map control, class selection, and team coordination.
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