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+4.0
Dinotica
Strategic planning in combat builds, resource management, and base layout is important.
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+4.0
Enemy Mind
Players must plan ship switching, ammo management, and positioning to succeed.
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+4.0
Executive Assault
High strategic depth in base building, resource management, unit customization, and tactical combat.
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+4.0
GRIDROAD
Strong emphasis on planning, timing, and logical problem solving.
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+4.0
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
Players must plan stealth approaches and puzzle solutions, adapting to dynamic AI.
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+4.0
Heretic's Fork
Requires strategic deck building, resource management, and tactical decisions to optimize defenses.
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+4.0
HoloParade
Requires planning, resource management, and tactical decision making to succeed.
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+5.0
Idling to Rule the Gods
Requires significant mental challenge, planning, and problem solving to optimize progression.
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+5.0
Insurgency: Sandstorm
High emphasis on tactical planning, positioning, and team coordination; players must think critically and adapt…
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+4.0
Iron Grip: Warlord
Strong strategic elements in tower placement, resource management, and tactical FPS combat.
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+5.0
Just Xiangqi
Core gameplay revolves around deep strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving inherent to Xiangqi.
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+4.0
Kingdom: New Lands
Requires planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making.
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+4.0
Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes (GOLD Edition)
Game demands tactical thinking, planning, and problem solving in RTS and RPG hybrid gameplay.
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+4.0
Knightin'+
Requires strategic thinking for puzzles and combat tactics, especially boss fights.
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+4.0
Mad Television Tycoon
Strong emphasis on planning, scheduling, and balancing competing demands requiring strategic thinking.
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+4.0
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Tactical combat, mech loadout planning, heat management, and resource decisions require strategic thinking.
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+4.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Requires planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving to navigate enemy patrols and complete objectives stealthily.
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+5.0
Mortal Kombat
Combat requires strategic thinking, meter management, and tactical use of Kameo fighters and combos.
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+4.0
Motel Manager Simulator
Requires planning, resource allocation, and problem solving to optimize business performance.
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+4.0
Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Base management, mission planning, and tactical combat require strategic thinking and problem solving.
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+4.0
Nodes Escape
Strong emphasis on mental challenge, reasoning, and problem solving.
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+4.0
Odd Realm
Strong mental challenge in planning, resource management, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Requires careful planning, timing, and problem solving to navigate hazards and rescue Mudokons.
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+4.0
Outcast Tales: The First Journey
Tactical turn-based combat and resource management require planning and problem solving.
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