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Top 25 Strategy Games for 2026

Which games reward planning?

Positioning, resource management and long-run decisions, turn-based or real-time.

743 catalogued, top 25 ranked below

The strategy games on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

The same 25 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

25 games have both

8410066100Players →Popularity →

Axes are fitted to these 25 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

  • Multi-platform
  • Nintendo
  • PC
  • Xbox

Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
  • Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
  • Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

How to choose between these

25 entries, six things that separate them

The ranking answers "which is best received". It cannot answer "which is best for you", because that depends on things no formula knows. Here is what actually separates these 25 strategy games, in the order worth thinking about it.

  1. Check the sample size before the score

    A score is only as good as the evidence under it. 24 of these have more than 50,000 player reviews, which makes their number very hard to move.

  2. Look at where critics and players disagree

    The widest gap here is Inscryption, where players sit above critics by 12 points. A gap that size usually means the game changed after launch, or that it does something critics undervalue. It is worth reading why before deciding which number you trust. The disagreement map plots this across the catalogue.

  3. Decide what you are actually willing to spend

    The median here is $19.99, and the cheapest paid entry is Buckshot Roulette at $1.49. Prices move constantly, so a game a place or two down the list is often the better buy this week. Filter by price below rather than assuming the top pick is the right purchase.

  4. Match it to the hardware you own

    10 of these are Steam Deck Verified by Valve's own testing, and install sizes vary by more than an order of magnitude. If you are choosing for a handheld or a drive that is nearly full, that narrows the field faster than any score.

  5. Check it supports how you want to play

    Solo, with a friend online, or two people on one sofa are different requirements, and a well-reviewed game that does not support yours is the wrong game. The filters below answer this directly.

  6. Look for the things a score hides

    10 declare six or more accessibility features, and 3 carry in-game purchases. Neither shows up in a review score, and both change the experience substantially. Each entry lists its own.

Choose one if…

Tick what matters to you. This filters the ranking above rather than reordering it, so the order you see is still the order the formula produced, minus the games that do not fit. Every filter reads a field from the game's own store listing.

Nothing selected, so all 25 strategy games are shown below. Pick one or more above to narrow it.

Still to come

70 unreleased strategy games are on the way. They carry no score, because nothing has been received yet, only a note of how many people have wishlisted them.

Upcoming strategy games

strategy games by the numbers

The figures below describe all 25 entries on this page together, not the top pick. They are recomputed on every build, most recently on 2 September 2026, from 17,386,051 player reviews.

$19.99Median price2 free · $1.49 to $59.99
97%Median player sentiment13 pts above the catalogue average
12 ptsSpread, best to worst24 at 90% or better · 0 under 70%
2019Median release year6 from the last five years · oldest 2000
3Discounted right nowaveraging 49% off list
10Steam Deck Verified21 GB average install

What the pricing looks like

23 of the 25 carry a listed US price, with a median of $19.99 and a mean of $22.39. The mean sitting above the median tells you the field is pulled up by a few expensive outliers. The cheapest is Buckshot Roulette at $1.49, the most expensive Baldur's Gate 3 at $59.99. 2 are free to download. 3 carry in-game purchases on top of whatever they cost. Prices are read hourly from the US Steam storefront and move constantly.

How much this field agrees with itself

Player sentiment spans 12 points across these 25 entries. That is a narrow band, which means the ranking is separating good from good, and the entries below the top few are not meaningfully worse. 14 carry a critic aggregate, averaging 90 out of 100. Players rate this field 7 points higher than critics on average, which is worth knowing before you weigh either number. See where the two diverge.

Who makes them, and what they overlap with

The studios appearing most often here are Valve (3), Larian Studios (2), Aspyr (Linux) (1), Aspyr (Mac) (1) and ATLUS (1). The genres these entries also sit in are strategy (14), simulation (9), rpg (5), fps (2), horror (1) and open-world (1), which is a fair map of what you are actually choosing between.

Update history 1
  1. First published with 25 entries ranked.

Common questions

What is the best strategy game in 2026?

Baldur's Gate 3 ranks first, with a GamingPickz Score of 9.6 out of 10. That score is computed from player sentiment adjusted for sample size, critic reception and popularity, using the weights published on this page.

How many strategy games are there?

We track 743 strategy games. Games with fewer than 50 player reviews are excluded from the ranking, because a percentage with no sample behind it is not a measurement.

How is this list ranked?

By a published formula, not by editorial preference. Player sentiment is pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it, then weighted against critic scores and popularity. Nothing on this page is paid for and no placement can be bought.

How often is this updated?

Recomputed on every build from data read on a stated date. Player review counts move daily, so positions in the middle of the list shift more than the top or bottom.

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25 best strategy games, ranked

Ordered by GamingPickz Score. Every figure links back to the source that produced it.

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  1. 1Baldur's Gate 3 logo

    Baldur's Gate 3

    Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist

    9.6GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Baldur's Gate 3 at a glance
    Released2023StudioLarian Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 855,414Critics96/100
    Price$59.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size150 GBAccessibility10 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 855,414 reviews, then blends with the 96 critic aggregate, giving 9.6.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 855,414 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 10 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  2. 2Bloons TD 6 logo

    Bloons TD 6

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.5GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Bloons TD 6 at a glance
    Released2018StudioNinja Kiwi
    Player sentiment97% positive of 394,354CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$13.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size2 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 394,354 reviews, giving 9.5. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 394,354 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 2 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Carries in-game purchases. Check what they cost before committing.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  3. 3Schedule I logo

    Schedule I

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.5GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Schedule I at a glance
    Released2025StudioTVGS
    Player sentiment98% positive of 314,499CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$19.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size8 GBAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 314,499 reviews, giving 9.5. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 314,499 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 8 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  4. 4Phasmophobia logo

    Phasmophobia

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.4GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Phasmophobia at a glance
    Released2020StudioKinetic Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 838,254CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$13.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size21 GBAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 94% shrinks to 94.0 on 838,254 reviews, giving 9.4. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 94% positive across 838,254 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  5. 5Left 4 Dead 2 logo

    Left 4 Dead 2

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.3GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance
    Released2009StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 1,055,804Critics89/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size13 GBAccessibility8 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 1,055,804 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 9.3.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 1,055,804 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 8 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PCXbox 360Steam Deck

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  6. 6Satisfactory logo

    Satisfactory

    Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist

    9.3GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Satisfactory at a glance
    Released2024StudioCoffee Stain Studios
    Player sentiment97% positive of 278,668Critics91/100
    Price$39.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size20 GBAccessibility9 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 278,668 reviews, then blends with the 91 critic aggregate, giving 9.3.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 278,668 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  7. 7Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition logo

    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.3GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2017StudioLarian Studios
    Player sentiment96% positive of 205,637Critics93/100
    Price$44.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size60 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 205,637 reviews, then blends with the 93 critic aggregate, giving 9.3.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 205,637 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  8. 8Totally Accurate Battle Simulator logo

    Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.3GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Totally Accurate Battle Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioLandfall
    Player sentiment98% positive of 153,489CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$6.79Steam Deckverified
    Install size4 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 153,489 reviews, giving 9.3. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 153,489 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 4 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  9. 9Team Fortress 2 logo

    Team Fortress 2

    Best for: Trying the genre without spending anything

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Team Fortress 2 at a glance
    Released2007StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment91% positive of 1,248,892Critics92/100
    PriceFreeSteam Deckplayable
    Install size15 GBAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 91% shrinks to 91.0 on 1,248,892 reviews, then blends with the 92 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 91% positive across 1,248,892 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Free to download, so trying it costs only time.
    Worth checking first
    • Carries in-game purchases. Check what they cost before committing.
    • Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.

    PCPlayStation 3Xbox 360Steam Deck

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  10. 10Counter-Strike logo

    Counter-Strike

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Counter-Strike at a glance
    Released2000StudioValve
    Player sentiment97% positive of 261,499Critics88/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility4 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 261,499 reviews, then blends with the 88 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 261,499 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.
    • Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  11. 11Slay the Spire logo

    Slay the Spire

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Slay the Spire at a glance
    Released2019StudioMega Crit
    Player sentiment97% positive of 217,947Critics89/100
    Price$24.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size1 GBAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 217,947 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 217,947 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 1 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  12. 12Sid Meier's Civilization V logo

    Sid Meier's Civilization V

    Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Sid Meier's Civilization V at a glance
    Released2010StudioFiraxis Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 210,613Critics90/100
    Price$29.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 210,613 reviews, then blends with the 90 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 210,613 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  13. 13Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition logo

    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment98% positive of 155,468Critics87/100
    Price$4.99Steam Deckunsupported
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 155,468 reviews, then blends with the 87 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 155,468 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  14. 14Persona 5 Royal logo

    Persona 5 Royal

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Persona 5 Royal at a glance
    Released2022StudioATLUS
    Player sentiment96% positive of 138,589Critics95/100
    Price$59.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size41 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 138,589 reviews, then blends with the 95 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 138,589 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  15. 15Factorio logo

    Factorio

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Factorio at a glance
    Released2016StudioWube software
    Player sentiment98% positive of 233,978Critics90/100
    Price$35.00Steam Deckverified
    Install size5 GBAccessibility7 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 233,978 reviews, then blends with the 90 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.

    What the data supports
    • 98% positive across 233,978 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Declares 7 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.

    PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  16. 16Counter-Strike: Source logo

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Best for: Playing with other people

    9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Counter-Strike: Source at a glance
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Critics88/100
    Price$9.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install sizeNot statedAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 193,040 reviews, then blends with the 88 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.

    What the data supports
    • 96% positive across 193,040 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Cloud saves and cross-platform play, so progress follows you between machines.
    Worth checking first
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.
    • Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  17. 17Buckshot Roulette logo

    Buckshot Roulette

    Best for: Playing with other people

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Buckshot Roulette at a glance
    Released2024StudioMike Klubnika
    Player sentiment95% positive of 125,085CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$1.49Steam Deckunsupported
    Install size0.49 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 95% shrinks to 95.0 on 125,085 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • 95% positive across 125,085 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 0.49 GB.
    Worth checking first
    • Valve rates it Unsupported on the Steam Deck.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  18. 18Dyson Sphere Program logo

    Dyson Sphere Program

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Dyson Sphere Program at a glance
    Released2021StudioYouthcat Studio
    Player sentiment97% positive of 91,586CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$19.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size5 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 96.9 on 91,586 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 5 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  19. 19Ravenfield logo

    Ravenfield

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Ravenfield at a glance
    Released2017StudioSteelRaven7
    Player sentiment97% positive of 79,971CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$17.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size1 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 97% shrinks to 96.9 on 79,971 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 1 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  20. 20South Park: The Stick of Truth logo

    South Park: The Stick of Truth

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    South Park: The Stick of Truth at a glance
    Released2014StudioObsidian Entertainment
    Player sentiment98% positive of 73,376CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$29.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size6 GBAccessibility1 declared feature

    Raw 98% shrinks to 97.9 on 73,376 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 6 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  21. 21Volcano Princess logo

    Volcano Princess

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.1GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Volcano Princess at a glance
    Released2023Studio养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
    Player sentiment98% positive of 49,009CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$10.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size5 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 98% shrinks to 97.9 on 49,009 reviews, giving 9.1. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 5 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  22. 22Counter-Strike: Global Offensive logo

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    Best for: Trying the genre without spending anything

    9.0GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at a glance
    Released2012StudioValve
    Player sentiment86% positive of 9,826,211CriticsNo aggregate
    PriceFreeSteam Deckplayable
    Install size85 GBAccessibility6 declared features

    Raw 86% shrinks to 86.0 on 9,826,211 reviews, giving 9.0. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Free to download, so trying it costs only time.
    Worth checking first
    • Carries in-game purchases. Check what they cost before committing.
    • Flagged for mature content on its store page.
    • Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  23. 23Inscryption logo

    Inscryption

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Inscryption at a glance
    Released2021StudioDaniel Mullins Games
    Player sentiment97% positive of 148,199Critics85/100
    Price$19.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size3 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 148,199 reviews, then blends with the 85 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 148,199 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Small install at 3 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  24. 24Oxygen Not Included logo

    Oxygen Not Included

    Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified

    9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
    Oxygen Not Included at a glance
    Released2019StudioKlei Entertainment
    Player sentiment97% positive of 143,589Critics85/100
    Price$24.99Steam Deckverified
    Install size3 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 143,589 reviews, then blends with the 85 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.

    What the data supports
    • 97% positive across 143,589 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
    • Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
    • Small install at 3 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

  25. 25Cookie Clicker logo

    Cookie Clicker

    Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category

    9.0GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
    Cookie Clicker at a glance
    Released2021StudioOrteil
    Player sentiment96% positive of 92,880CriticsNo aggregate
    Price$4.99Steam Deckplayable
    Install size0.34 GBAccessibility0 declared features

    Raw 96% shrinks to 95.9 on 92,880 reviews, giving 9.0. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.

    What the data supports
    • Small install at 0.34 GB.

    PC

    Full entryGames like thisStore page

Also catalogued

718 more strategy games, not yet reviewed

None of these carry a review yet. The rest are catalogue records: title, year, studio and platforms, sourced from Wikidata. They are not indexed by search engines, because a record is not a review.

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