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Strategy
Mental challenge and problem solving
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Less relaxation
High strategy scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Strategy affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Deathsmiles
Requires planning shot directions, stage order, and difficulty selection to optimize performance.
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+4.0
EMPTY SHELL: PROLOGUE
Players must plan resource use, combat tactics, and movement carefully to survive randomized challenges.
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+4.0
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
Requires planning, problem solving, and tactical use of possession and commands to overcome obstacles.
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+4.0
Overcooked
Requires planning, coordination, and problem-solving to manage tasks and kitchen hazards efficiently.
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+4.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Requires strategic weapon switching, timing, and combo execution to overcome enemies and bosses.
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+4.0
ARK: Survival Evolved
Requires planning for base defense, resource management, tribe warfare, and taming.
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+4.0
The Way of the Exploding Fist
Requires tactical thinking, timing, and move selection rather than button mashing.
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+4.0
Resident Evil 5
Requires tactical planning in combat, resource management, and boss fight strategies.
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+4.0
CRUEL
Requires tactical decision-making about pacing, resource use, and enemy prioritization.
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+4.0
OTXO
Requires tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving in combat and build choices.
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+4.0
CAPTURED
Players must plan routes, manage resources like batteries, and use tactics to evade entities.
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+4.0
Furi
Requires analytical thinking to learn boss patterns and devise timing and positioning strategies.
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+4.0
Jamestown
Players must plan use of vaunt, ship choice, and movement to survive bullet patterns and bosses, requiring strategic…
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+4.0
KILL KNIGHT
Requires mental challenge, planning, and tactical decision-making to manage resources and enemy waves.
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+4.0
Police Stories: The Academy
Strong mental challenge with tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic execution.
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+4.0
Traditional Chinese Medicine Simulator
Requires analytical thinking and problem solving to diagnose and treat effectively.
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+4.0
東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
Requires planning optimal routes, memorizing patterns, and strategic use of bombs and positioning.
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+4.0
DDNet
Players must plan routes, coordinate with teammates, and use game mechanics strategically to succeed.
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+4.0
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Requires planning, timing, and problem-solving to survive and complete tasks.
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+4.0
Green Hell
Requires planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making to survive.
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+4.0
PICO PARK 2
Requires planning, coordination, and problem solving to complete puzzles efficiently.
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+4.0
Salt and Sanctuary
Combat and build planning require strategic thinking; boss fights demand timing, positioning, and resource management.
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+4.0
Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
Requires planning, pattern recognition, and tactical use of Break modes and upgrades; high mental challenge.
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+4.0
DEMON'S TILT
Requires planning shots, managing ball position, and deciding when to nudge or pursue objectives.
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