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Mental challenge and problem solving
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High strategy scores, with fantasy at +0 or below.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
Deep mental challenge requiring planning, problem solving, and tactical reasoning at operational and tactical levels.
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+5.0
Nebuchadnezzar
High emphasis on strategic planning, problem solving, and optimization of production and logistics systems.
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+5.0
Praetorians
Highly strategic gameplay focused on tactical troop management and terrain use.
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+5.0
Puyo Puyo Champions
High mental challenge with deep strategic planning, chain building, and counterplay.
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+5.0
Splendor
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning and resource management.
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+5.0
Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, resource management, and tactical battles.
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+5.0
Vietnam ‘65
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, logistics, and tactical problem solving.
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+5.0
The Emperor and State
Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, and problem solving across multiple interlinked…
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+5.0
Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making.
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+5.0
Industry Idle
Heavy emphasis on mental challenge, problem solving, and strategic planning in production and trade.
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+5.0
SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
Strong emphasis on strategic planning, problem solving, and complex decision making.
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+5.0
Combat Mission Shock Force 2
High emphasis on mental challenge, problem solving, and tactical planning.
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+5.0
Phantom Squad
Core gameplay centers on strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical coordination, rewarding thoughtful play.
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+5.0
Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
High emphasis on tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic decision-making in submarine warfare.
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+5.0
Big Pharma
Strong strategic and problem-solving elements in production design and market competition.
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+5.0
Conduct DELUXE!
Strong emphasis on strategic planning, timing, and problem solving to manage multiple trains and avoid collisions.
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+5.0
Field of Glory: Kingdoms
Highly strategic with complex problem solving, planning, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Line War
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, resource management, and tactical decision making.
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+5.0
Occupy Mars: Prologue (2020)
Strong emphasis on planning, problem solving, and managing complex systems to survive harsh conditions.
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+5.0
Rome: Total War™ - Alexander
High strategic and tactical challenge requiring planning, resource management, and battlefield tactics.
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+5.0
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
High mental challenge with complex tactical and strategic decision-making required.
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+5.0
Pro Cycling Manager 2019
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, tactical decision-making, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Incremental Adventures
High mental challenge involving optimization, planning prestige timing, and team composition.
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+5.0
SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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