Find your kind of game
Strategy
Mental challenge and problem solving
Explore another motivation
Focused on strategy
Games where strategy stands out from the other motivations.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Strategy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+4.0
NERTS! Online
Requires mental challenge, planning, and fast decision-making under pressure.
-
+4.0
梦魇:无归 Nightmare without return
Turn-based combat and character build choices require planning, resource management, and tactical thinking.
-
+4.0
Noita
Requires strategic thinking in wand building, resource management, and environmental navigation.
-
+4.0
POLYBIUS
Requires planning, timing, and tactical use of speed and power-ups to succeed.
-
+4.0
Quest for Glory 1-5
Players use logic and problem solving to overcome puzzles and combat challenges; multiple solutions require planning.
-
+4.0
Racket: Nx
Requires planning shots, angles, spins, and timing to succeed; strategic thinking rewarded.
-
+4.0
Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Requires strategic build planning, ability synergy, and tactical combat decisions.
-
+4.0
Species: Unknown
Players use planning, problem solving, and tactical thinking to complete varied objectives and counter monsters.
-
+4.0
Strange Antiquities
Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to identify artifacts and solve puzzles.
-
+4.0
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Turn-based combat, duels, and army battles require planning and tactical thinking.
-
+4.0
Tetris® Effect: Connected
Gameplay involves planning, spatial reasoning, and strategic use of the Zone mechanic.
-
+4.0
The Binding of Isaac
Requires planning item synergies, enemy tactics, and resource management.
-
+4.0
The Consuming Shadow
Requires logical deduction, resource management, and tactical combat decisions.
-
+4.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Requires strategic weapon switching, timing, and combo execution to overcome enemies and bosses.
-
+4.0
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Requires planning character builds, quest approaches, and tactical combat decisions.
-
+4.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Requires mental challenge, planning combos, timing, and adapting tactics during fights.
-
+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Combat and puzzle-solving require planning, problem-solving, and strategic use of abilities and resources.
-
+4.0
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
Requires tactical thinking, timing, and planning punches and defense to outmaneuver AI opponents.
-
+4.0
Tin Star
Requires thoughtful decision-making, skill management, and planning to navigate challenges and consequences.
-
+4.0
TowerFall Ascension
Requires tactical thinking, timing, and planning in combat and use of power-ups.
-
+4.0
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Combat and character customization require tactical thinking, planning, and problem solving.
-
+4.0
Two Point Museum
Management, expedition planning, and exhibit arrangement require strategic thinking and problem solving.
-
+4.0
UFO 50
Several games require mental challenge, problem solving, and tactical planning.
-
+4.0
Wandering Sword
Combat and character development require tactical thinking, planning, and problem solving.
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of strategy, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.