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Strategy
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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+4.0
IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
Strong mental challenge requiring tactical decision-making, resource management, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Clanfolk
Requires planning, resource management, and problem solving to survive and thrive.
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+4.0
LUMINES REMASTERED
Requires planning, timing, and problem solving to create combos and manage the board effectively.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Tactical combat, army management, and political decisions require strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Teeworlds
Strategic elements in team modes like Capture the Flag and clan wars; requires planning and tactical thinking.
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+4.0
The Crimson Diamond
Requires logical reasoning, planning investigations, and solving puzzles through careful thought.
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+4.0
while True: learn()
Puzzles require logical planning, optimization, and problem solving using programming concepts.
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+4.0
Megastore Simulator
Requires planning and problem solving in store layout, inventory management, and employee scheduling.
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+4.0
Contradiction: Spot The Liar
Players use logical reasoning and analytical thinking to identify contradictions and solve the mystery.
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+4.0
Sektori
Requires planning upgrades, timing strikes, and adapting to evolving arenas and enemy patterns.
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+4.0
The Darkest Files
Players engage in logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to build and prove cases.
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+4.0
Golf Peaks
Requires planning, logical reasoning, and strategic use of limited cards to solve puzzles efficiently.
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+4.0
Haxball
Requires strategic thinking, positioning, and teamwork to succeed in matches.
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+4.0
DCS World Steam Edition
Requires mental challenge, planning, and tactical decision-making in combat and mission execution.
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+4.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Flight planning, navigation, and aircraft systems management require analytical thinking and problem solving.
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+4.0
Mixolumia
Requires strategic planning for piece placement and combo building, with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
I hate this game
Puzzles require logical thinking, planning, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Warfare Legacy Collection
Game emphasizes tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving in battles.
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+4.0
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
Tactical squad commands and planning flank attacks are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
Glyphica: Typing Survival
Players must plan weapon upgrades, target priorities, and build synergies to succeed.
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+4.0
KNIGHTS
Requires planning multiple moves ahead and problem solving to complete puzzles.
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+4.0
Mad Games Tycoon
Game requires strategic planning in development, marketing, staff assignment, and business expansion.
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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
Day of Defeat
Strong strategic elements in map control, class selection, and team coordination.
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