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Popular, well-rated games with a strong strategy score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Arma 3
High emphasis on tactical planning, situational awareness, and problem solving in combat and mission design.
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+5.0
Crusader Kings II
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay requiring planning, diplomacy, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Epic Arena
Core gameplay is strategic turn-based tactics requiring planning, reasoning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Against the Storm
High mental challenge with complex resource management, planning, and adapting to changing conditions.
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+5.0
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Core gameplay revolves around strategic tower placement, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
OpenTTD
Requires deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Poly Bridge 2
Requires careful planning, problem solving, and optimization of bridge designs.
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+5.0
Stronghold HD (2012)
Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
High emphasis on strategic planning, resource management, unit counters, and tactical decision-making.
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+5.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
High strategic depth in planning missions, managing resources, and adapting tactics.
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+5.0
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Tactical planning, positioning, and team coordination are essential; game rewards strategic thinking.
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+5.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
High emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving in fortress management and modding.
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+5.0
Hexcells
Strong emphasis on logical reasoning, deduction, and strategic problem solving.
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+5.0
Age of Empires
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning and tactical problem solving.
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+5.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Strong emphasis on tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic coordination.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Requires careful planning, tactical combat, and problem solving to overcome enemies and navigate the world.
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+5.0
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, tactical positioning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron IV
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical execution.
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+5.0
Legends of Runeterra
Core gameplay centers on deep strategic thinking, timing, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Core gameplay is deeply strategic, requiring planning, positioning, and tactical problem solving.
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+5.0
Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat.
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+5.0
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Core gameplay revolves around strategic tower placement, resource management, and adapting to enemy waves.
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+5.0
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Turn-based combat and skill checks require tactical thinking, planning, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Hexcells Infinite
Requires deep logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to deduce correct moves.
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