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SpaceChem
High emphasis on planning, logic, and problem solving; players must devise complex strategies.
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+5.0
Spellmasons
High mental challenge requiring planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making.
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+5.0
Spelunky
Requires planning, quick decision-making, and problem solving to navigate hazards and enemies.
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+5.0
Spirit Island
Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning and problem solving.
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+4.0
SUPERHOT
Players must plan movements and attacks carefully, solving combat puzzles with strategic thinking.
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+4.0
奇迹一刻 Surmount
Requires tactical planning, opponent analysis, and strategic training decisions.
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+5.0
TEST TEST TEST
High mental challenge requiring planning, reasoning, and strategic puzzle solving.
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+4.0
The Caligula Effect 2
Combat requires planning, timing, and tactical decision-making; players must analyze enemy actions and coordinate…
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+4.0
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
Requires strategic positioning, timing, and move selection to overcome enemies and bosses effectively.
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+4.0
The Wandering Village
Strong strategic planning required to manage resources, biomes, and Onbu's health and path.
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+4.0
Three Kingdoms: The Blood Moon
Strong emphasis on strategic deck building, timing, and anticipating enemy actions; tactical depth praised.
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+4.0
Thrive
Requires planning, resource management, and problem solving to survive and evolve effectively.
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®
Core gameplay revolves around tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic squad management.
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold
Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical execution.
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+4.0
Turkish Throne
Strong emphasis on strategic planning, electoral tactics, coalition building, and resource management.
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+4.0
Two Point Hospital
Requires strategic planning, resource management, and problem solving to succeed.
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+5.0
Vault of the Void
Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving in deck building and combat.
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+5.0
Victoria II
Heavy emphasis on strategic planning in economics, diplomacy, and warfare with complex problem solving.
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+5.0
YIIK Nameless Psychosis
Combat requires strategic thinking, planning with Karta cards, and managing bleeding mechanics.
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+5.0
Aethermancer
Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
Requires planning synthesis order, skill use, party positioning, and time management to succeed.
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+4.0
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
Combat and alchemy systems require planning, timing, and problem solving for effective outcomes.
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+5.0
Backpack Battles
Deep strategic planning required for item placement, build optimization, and adapting to RNG.
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+5.0
Barony
Requires careful planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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